Firefighting

  • Colac brigade makes a splash with open day

    Colac residents have enjoyed exciting displays of firefighting talent at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day.

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  • 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.

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  • PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Colac firefighters delight kinder kids

    Colac’s Winifred Nance Kindergarten had an exciting visit from members of the Colac Fire Brigade.

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  • 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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