Forest Fire Management Victoria

  • Summer reflections on bushfires

    With autumn weather slowly starting to settle in, Forest Fire Management Victoria chief fire officer Chris Hardman has reflected on summer’s challenges across the community.

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  • Weekend’s fire warning

    Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers in the Colac district to prioritise campfire safety ahead of the long weekend.

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  • Barongarook fire investigated

    Local firefighting crews were busy bringing a Barongarook grass fire under control yesterday, with the cause still yet-to-be-determined.

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  • Warning for dry Otways

    Forest Fire Management Victoria has issued another warning about the dry conditions of the Otways, after recent bushfires in the area.

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  • Forest fireys taking action

    Green-shirt firefighters have started industrial action for better pay, fresh from battling blazes in the Otways.

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  • Planned burns determined by weather

    As the fire danger period ends today, planned burns could continue across the Colac district and Otways if favourable weather conditions continue.

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  • Forest fire team in full force

    Forest Fire Management Victoria is stronger than ever heading into the upcoming bushfire season, after receiving a significant boost to its workforce and rapid response capability.

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  • Canadian deployment a privilege for Colac firefighter

    A Colac firefighter who spent her first ever overseas trip fighting wildfires and protecting communities in Canada, has described the experience as an amazing privilege.

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