Firefighting

  • Final touches on upgrade

    Upgrades to expand and improve facilities are near completion at Colac Fire Brigade’s headquarters.

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  • Contest to name firefighting aircraft

    The Federal Government is inviting students between Grade Five and Year Eight across rural and regional schools to enter a naming competition for the first national large air tanker.

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  • Teaching future for firey

    Aspiring Timboon teacher Caprice Baillie has received a scholarship honouring her community commitment.

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  • CFA seeks out exceptional volunteers

    The Country Fire Authority is seeking nominations for the Spirit of CFA Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of firefighters to their communities.

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  • Fire controls still in force across shire

    Fire restrictions will remain in force in the Colac district until decent autumn rains arrive, a leading firefighter says.

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  • Firefighting duties part of farming life

    Irrewarra’s Gary Hitchings has been involved with his region’s fire brigade for more than 50 years, captaining for 10 of them, while dairy farming throughout.

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  • Volunteer brigade burgled

    Thieves have forced entry into a Colac district fire brigade, making away with vital equipment on the eve of fire season.

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  • Fire crew arrives for busy summer

    Colac’s main firefighting helicopter has returned to the region for summer, ready to protect the Otway district from fire.

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