Firefighting

  • Firefighting chopper arrives in Colac

    PILOTS of Colac and district’s most important firefighting weapon must have it off the ground less than 15 minutes after a call out.

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  • Firefighters learn about workmates in the sky

    COLAC and district firefighters have boosted their understanding of firefighting aircraft.

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  • Fired up about Apollo Bay fire risk

    APOLLO BAY’S Alan Hopkinson says he is angry that authorities allow a neighbouring property to grow a fire risk.

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  • Fire authority recognises district brigades

    THE Country Fire Authority has recognised the work of Colac district brigades in the 2009 bushfires.

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  • Firefighters and surf livesavers join forces

    WYE River firefighters and surf lifesavers who joined forces for a bushfire project want other coastal towns to do the same.

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  • Another arson attack at historic mansion

    AN arsonist has attacked a historic Colac mansion for the second time in a month.

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  • State award for Gellibrand fireman

    GELLIBRAND’S John Cochrane is on a mission to meet everyone in his town.

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  • Police will monitor district firebugs

    COLAC police will visit known arsonists on high-risk bushfire days.

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