Tag: CFA
Forty years in the line of fire
When Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade first opened its doors 40 years ago, it was a much different service to that of today.
For starters, it...
Dynamic duo in off-duty rescue
When you’re a CFA volunteer, you’re never really off duty.
Werribee CFA volunteers Emily Martignago and Lino Zulian learnt that lesson first-hand recently when the...
Fireys urge residents to keep hydrants clear
That 30-centimetre blue metal disc on your nature strip may not be visually appealing, but it’s important that it be left clear.
That’s the message...
CFA battles blaze at Mambourin building
Fire crews from across the west are battling a blaze at Mambourin.
Fire fighters are still not sure how the fire started at the Edgars...
Factory owner overwhelmed by offers of help after fire
A Hoppers Crossing business owner whose factory was destroyed by fire overnight has been flooded with offers of help to keep his business afloat.
A&A...
No fireworks this festive season, fireys warn
Christmas and the new year may be behind us, but Werribee fire brigade is still warning residents against setting off illegal fireworks in the...
Black Saturday volunteers honoured with medal
When the Black Saturday fires tore through Victoria, hundreds of firefighters across the state rushed to affected areas to battle the blazes.
Among them were...
No smoke or fire at Werribee Mercy
A false alarm resulted in Werribee Mercy Hospital going into lockdown earlier today.
The hospital called a code red - an emergency procedure code for smoke...
Wyndham Vale teen firefighter named brigade’s best
Wyndham Vale’s Sean Cross loves helping people – that’s why he joined the CFA.
The 19-year-old’s interest in volunteering was inspired by the firefighters who...
Kessr Ali on juggling family, jobs and other commitments
Kessr Ali came to Australia in 2001 on a three-week holiday, and met the love of his life.
Today, the 34-year-old juggles family life, a...
Emergency services stuck in Wyndham traffic
Emergency services are struggling to get through traffic-clogged single-lane roads to access Wyndham suburbs and estates.
Wyndham councillor Michele Wharrie said police, paramedics and firefighters...
Man dies in Hoppers Crossing house fire
A 21-year-old Truganina man has died following a house fire in Hoppers Crossing earlier this week.
Five Country Fire Authority (CFA) crews were called out...
Werribee CFA to put skills to the test
Werribee firefighters will battle it out to be the best in the southern hemisphere when they compete in the Australasian Firefighters Championships in Echuca...
Wyndham brigades still at the cutting edge
Volunteers from Werribee and Wyndham Vale fire brigades have again combined to be one of the best rescue teams in Australia and New Zealand,...
CFA recruits for Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook
Five CFA recruits are being put through their paces at Hoppers Crossing and Point Cook fire stations.
The recruits are part of the latest class...
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Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...
