Firefighting

  • 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.

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  • 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”.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Fire chopper returning to protect Colac

    A firefighting helicopter will return to the Colac airbase to help combat fires this summer.

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