Articles tagged: Firefighting
‘Adrenaline kicks in’: Farming families unite
Farmers across the Kennedys Creek district have been praised for their efforts in containing a rapidly approaching bushfire.
Crews respond to electrical incident
Firefighting crews were quick to attend to an electrical fire at a Coragulac shop this week.
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.
Stonyford Fire Brigade calls out for members
Stonyford CFA has urgently called out for more members so it can keep serving the community.
Championships show brigade’s comradery
Colac Fire Brigade members have showcased their skills at the Senior Urban State Firefighting Championships, and had plenty of fun along the way.
Fire chopper protects region
A Helitack firebombing helicopter and a Firebird air attack supervision platform will be positioned in Colac Otway to protect residents this fire season.
Firefighters exceed their expectations
Colac Fire Brigade has competed in the state senior urban firefighting championships for the first time in 15 years, “exceeding their expectations”.
Brigades banding together for contest
Colac Fire Brigade’s volunteer firefighters are set to compete in the state senior urban firefighting championships for the first time in 15 years.
Firefighting prowess on show
Colac Fire Brigade enjoyed a thrilling day out at the Lake Colac foreshore running track, competing in the Colac Urban Fire Brigade junior and senior championships.
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.
Extra firefighters protect Lorne community
About 30 extra volunteer firefighters have been serving at Lorne for the summer, ensuring crew are on standby at all times of the peak period.
Fire helicopter on call to fight Otways fires
A water-bombing helicopter is back in Colac to help forest fire crews and volunteer firefighters tackle the flames this summer.
Fire chopper returning to protect Colac
A firefighting helicopter will return to the Colac airbase to help combat fires this summer.
Colac brigade makes a splash with open day
Colac residents have enjoyed exciting displays of firefighting talent at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day.
Fire captain’s service praised
When Apollo Bay stalwart Dave Howell first took up with his local fire brigade, Paul Keating had just taken office and there were about 30 websites on the internet.
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.
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.
Teaching future for firey
Aspiring Timboon teacher Caprice Baillie has received a scholarship honouring her community commitment.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteer brigade burgled
Thieves have forced entry into a Colac district fire brigade, making away with vital equipment on the eve of fire season.
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.
