Articles tagged: Firefighters
Otways fire response continues
Firefighters are working to secure perimeters around two major Otways bushfires after a significant area of forest habitat has been destroyed.
Firefighters attend multiple burn-offs
Firefighting crews have turned out to three burn-offs in the Otways across the last week, including during the Fire Danger Period.
Service honour for firefighters
Cororooke Fire Brigade has honoured its members for their commitment to the brigade, while warning to be vigilant with another testing fire season ahead.
Crews work to tackle Chapple Vale grass fire
Firefighters have worked to control a grass and scrub fire at Chapple Vale.
WE WILL WALK: Farmers consider firefighting future with proposed levy
District farmers are considering stepping down from their firefighting roles if a proposed levy is passed in parliament this week.
Firefighters urging caution for long weekend
CFA members have warned of the fire risk across the Colac district this long weekend, with “a spike in weather conditions” approaching on Monday.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Colac firefighters delight kinder kids
Colac’s Winifred Nance Kindergarten had an exciting visit from members of the Colac Fire Brigade.
Apollo Bay getaways postponed
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce to postpone its offer of free accommodation to volunteer firefighters.
Grassfire burns across district
A grassfire started by a ride-on lawnmower at Yeo, east of Colac, on Saturday burnt about 54 hectares before firefighters brought the blaze under control.
CHAMPIONSHIPS INCIDENT: Smoking fire truck causes stir
IRREWARRA fire brigade caused a stir at the state’s annual rural firefighting championships when its truck caught on fire.
