Firefighting

  • 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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  • Firefighter shows leadership

    Leading the next generation of CFA volunteers has come naturally for Colac firefighter Caitlin Willsher.

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  • Bay brigade hitting target

    Apollo Bay’s fire brigade has reached 100-per-cent compliance with its response time targets.

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  • RED HOT EVENT: Firefighters flock to Colac for Victorian titles

    ABOUT 3000 people will flock to Colac this weekend when the city hosts the state’s annual rural firefighting championships.

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  • Birregurra loses home ground

    BIRREGURRA Cricket Club will play away from its home ground for the rest of the Colac and district cricket season.

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  • Tourism returns to fire-affected towns

    WYE General Store’s manager says the re-opening of the Great Ocean Road has helped trading and getting residents back on their feet.

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