Tag: CFA
Remembering Ash Wednesday
This Thursday, February 16, marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most horrific natural disasters ever to hit this country – the Ash...
New recruits join ranks
The Country Fire Authority recently added another happy group of volunteer firefighters to its local ranks.
Last month, 16 new recruit members came together from...
Get prepared for emergency expo
Flood risk and fire season preparation will be front and centre at the Emergency Response Expo at Castlemaine's Western Reserve this Saturday...
Moo-ving rescue
Firefighters helped to save a cow stuck in mud up to its neck in Kyneton on Thursday.
Four CFA...
Dog rescued from mineshaft
A dog had to be rescued from a mineshaft near Castlemaine by a specialist CFA team last Saturday morning.
Watch and act for Harcourt
Harcourt residents were on high alert on Friday afternoon following the re-ignition of a fire that was believed to have been extinguished...
Mine shaft rescues
Two dogs have been rescued from mine shafts by local CFA brigades and a specialist unit in the space of week.
AFSM honour for incident manager
The dedication of Stephen Walls to the Country Fire Authority has been recognised, with the long-serving member announced as a recipient of...
Gas leaks may be linked
Multiple gas leaks within a block of each other in Castlemaine CBD in recent days are the subject of an investigation aimed at identifying...
Firies save a life
Local firefighters have saved a captain’s life after he went into cardiac arrest on the fire ground.
Spring Hill Fire Brigade Lieutenant Garry McKimm said...
Parking fines imminent?
Parking fines look imminent for residents of a Kyneton housing estate who say they have no other option than to park on their naturestrips.
Parking...
Out-of-control burn-offs prompt warning
CFA is urging Victorians to take extreme care when burning off after responding to several escaped private burn-offs across areas of the state yesterday.
Deputy...
