Articles tagged: Colac Fire Brigade
Record year for Colac fireys
Colac’s fire brigade has completed its busiest year on record with more than 300 callouts, with one young firefighter responding to about 90 per cent of incidents.
Bluewater evacuated, second laundry blaze
Colac Fire Brigade has responded to early morning call outs including a carbon dioxide leak and self-combusting laundry.
Skills showcased by district firefighters
About 100 junior and senior firefighters from across the region have shown off their skills under stellar conditions at Lake Colac.
Fire volunteers commended
After responding to more than 285 calls last year, the Colac Fire Brigade is looking ahead to new challenges and achievements in 2025.
Important message gaining mo-mentum
Movember is back and Colac Fire Brigade’s Daniel Williams has put the razor away for the month, raising awareness for men’s mental health.
Book sale raises $2K for CFA
The Colac Fire Brigade has raised almost $2000 through its annual book sale fundraiser.
Track removal disappointment
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams has expressed his disappointment in councillors supporting the removal of the running track on the foreshore under the adopted Colac Botanic Gardens master plan.
Colac firies join stair climb fundraiser
Colac Fire Brigade firefighters have climbed to the top, raising more than $3700 for cancer research and crisis support.
Colac fire station welcomes public defib
A defibrillator machine has been installed at the front of the Colac Fire Brigade station, providing central, 24-hour access to the vital, potentially life-saving equipment.
Potential running track move upsets brigade
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams is not happy with the proposed plans for the Lake Colac foreshore, which would force the brigade to relocate its training track.
Brigade backs worthy cause
There are a few hairy upper lips at the Colac Fire Brigade this month, for an all-too-important cause.
Call for more volunteers ahead of summer
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams says new volunteers are always welcome, especially in the lead-up to the fire season.
Meet the team and sign up at open day
If you want to meet the local fire brigade, seek advice on how to prepare your property for the fire season or sign up as a volunteer firefighter – Colac Fire Brigade’s open day is for you.
Prepare now for fire season
Act now, prepare fire plans and be ready are the messages from local fire brigades.
Brigades need volunteer boost
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams says people should consider putting their hand up for their community and join their local fire brigade.
CFA success at book sale
Colac Fire Brigade’s annual book sale has raised $5500.
