Science night burns bright in Warrnambool
Warrnambool Fire Brigade helped light up a local primary school's annual Science Night on 20 August, demonstating their gas flare-off skills to hundreds of families.
View ArticleHeroic firefighters remembered
Warrnambool Fire Brigade received a replica of the Horrockses Trophy with ACO Bob Barry AFSM representing CFA at a ceremony that commemorated the bravery of firefighters. Descendants and relatives...
View ArticleGlenelg's fire & emergency conference
The inaugural Glenelg Fire & Emergency Management Conference was held on Wednesday 9 September at Dartmoor with the theme of 'shared responsibility' and was hailed a huge success.
View ArticlePenshurst all fired up!
Female firefighters in CFA’s District 5 brushed up on their fire knowledge and skills at a special exercise day at VEMTC Penshurst on Sunday.
View ArticleA busy night for fireys on Halloween
CFA firefighters demonstrated their many skills with a range of different incidents across the state overnight.
View ArticleShip fire continues at Port of Portland
Emergency services continue to respond to a fire on board the livestock carrier at the Port of Portland.
View ArticleShip fire, removal of fodder at Port of Portland
Emergency services continue to respond to a fire on board a ship at the Port of Portland.On Tuesday night, CFA crews onboard the ship discovered that the front, starboard side of the fodder storage...
View ArticleShip fire, removal of fodder at Port of Portland
Emergency services continue to respond to a fire on board a ship docked at the Port of Portland
View ArticleVictorians to assist with SA fires
Around 300 Victorian emergency services personnel will travel to South Australia today to assist with firefighting efforts in the state’s Pinery region.
View ArticleCFA office staff cool under pressure
In early December, Glenda Walter, Coordinator Learning and Development Districts 4 and 5, and Tania Sigley, Administrator Learning and Development, both based in Hamilton, had almost reached the...
View ArticleTruck fire near Hamilton
CFA firefighters responded to a truck fire near Hamilton this morning, 9 February.
View ArticleBahgallah back from the brink
Bahgallah’s captain and first lieutenant visited Regional BASO Victoria Pullen earlier this year to discuss the brigade’s viability. Casterton Group Officer Jeff Black also attended and saw “a few...
View ArticleHome fire safety a hit at Hamilton’s Sheepvention
Earlier this month, CFA volunteers and staff from District 5 once again hosted a stand at the popular Hamilton Agriculture Show – Sheepvention.
View ArticleDistrict 5's original take on Footy Finals Fever
As AFL players go into battle to claim the coveted Grand Final Cup, CFA is encouraging operational volunteers to check their own battle equipment in the lead-up to the summer season.
View ArticleSouth West Spatial Vision VicMap book
The new 5th Edition of the South West Spatial Vision VicMap book has been printed and delivered to districts, who will then distribute the books to the appropriate places.
View ArticleBalmoral group training exercise
A preseason training exercise for the Balmoral group of CFA brigades took place yesterday evening (Thursday 3 November).
View ArticleNational Medals for Hamilton members
Hamilton’s Annual Brigade Dinner this year included the presentation of one National Emergency Medal, two National Medals and six Service Awards.
View ArticleSerra Group Officer Armytage talks risk
In mid-October “it’s as wet as it’s ever been” across the Serra Group area in District 5, according to Group Officer Simon Armytage.
View ArticleKonongwootong Fire Brigade's 863 years of service
Konongwootong Fire Brigade acknowledged the extended volunteer service of 22 members of the community at an awards ceremony at the Konongwootong Hall on Saturday 26 November.
View Article35 years with CFA rewarded
For the past 35 years, CFA volunteer, group officer and former Board member James ‘Don’ Robertson has spent his summers doing two main two things: running a mixed farming operation near Strathkellar in...
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