Articles tagged: Colac Fire Brigade
Cause of two fires unknown
Colac Fire Brigade extinguished two small suspicious fires in a short timeframe at the weekend.
Battle of the brigades at firefighting comp
Firefighters are heading to Lake Colac’s foreshore this weekend for a friendly battle of the brigades.
Recruiting boosts CFA brigade
Colac Fire Brigade recorded an average year in 2022 and a quiet festive period, but members are bracing for a busy fire season in coming months.
Fire damages farm shed
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams says residents should prepare their homes for fire season, after firefighters responded to multiple incidents, including a blaze causing “significant damage” to a dairy shed.
Colac brigade makes a splash with open day
Colac residents have enjoyed exciting displays of firefighting talent at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day.
Renovated fire station opens for family day
Colac’s CFA fire station will open to the public on November 12 with fun for all ages.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Colac firefighters delight kinder kids
Colac’s Winifred Nance Kindergarten had an exciting visit from members of the Colac Fire Brigade.
Final touches on upgrade
Upgrades to expand and improve facilities are near completion at Colac Fire Brigade’s headquarters.
Booming book bonanza
Booklovers rejoice! Colac Fire Brigade has come to the rescue with a secondhand book sale this weekend.
Mammoth effort for young firefighter
A Colac Fire Brigade volunteer attended nearly 200 callouts in the past financial year, and says he is committed to helping the community.
Larpent tractor fire not suspicious
Fire authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a Larpent farm owner’s tractor.
Brigade needs new firefighters
Colac Fire Brigade is on the hunt for new members after COVID-19 hampered recruitment last year.
No worries after fire shake-up
Colac Fire Brigade says the establishment of Fire Rescue Victoria a year ago has had little impact on the Colac CFA branch.
Coles shoppers evacuated
A false alarm has led to the evacuation of about 40 staff and customers from Colac Plaza this week.
Fire damages chicken shop
The cause of a fire that caused extensive damage to the roof and ceiling of a Colac chicken shop and forced surrounding businesses to evacuate remains under investigation.
Busy year for firefighters
Colac’s firies say it takes a community-wide, team effort to keep firefighters on the front line of the district’s emergency incidents.
Four hospitalised after shop fire
Paramedics took four people to hospital following a fire in Murray Street Colac yesterday morning.
Painter praises firies for saving artworks
“I’m not a crying person but I nearly cried when they said that both paintings were safe.”
New volunteers invigorate brigade
Colac Fire Brigade’s pre-summer recruiting drive has seen the station land a host of new volunteers to respond to the city’s emergencies.
Colac brigade is recruiting
Colac Fire Brigade is looking for new volunteers to help keep the community safe while developing leaders within the community.
Prisoner transport catches fire
Three prisoners from Warrnambool made a surprise pit stop in Colac this week when their transport truck caught fire.
Cooking fire spreads in home
A Colac rental house will likely be up for demolition after a kitchen fire gutted the building.
