A rapid response and early escalation of resources limited the outcome of a grassfire at Glenaroua on the evening of Saturday 25 February (story by Alex Caughey).
Narbethong Brigade 50th Anniversary dinner danceSat 17th March in the brand new Narbethong Hall (destroyed by Black Saturday fires) come celebrate with us.
Armed with an iPad while conducting Home Bushfire Advice Service visits, Hume Fire Safety Officer Andrew Arnold describes how fantastic the device is to promote CFA fire safety initiatives and share online resources.
Huge interest in the new FireReady app was a highlight of last weekend’s CFA display at the Seymour Alternative Farming expo, with large screen demonstrations of the app attracting crowds of onlookers.
After 10 years as a firefighter at CFA’s Yea brigade, Don Smith, together with his wife Dianne, recognised a need for a better way to drain and dry wet fire hoses after use.
Members of Broadford Fire Brigade pounded the pavements last week in an effort to boost fire awareness, with more than 50 households in the Davis - Elliot Rd area of Broadford receiving a knock on the door last week.
Almost all municipalities in Hume region have taken up the offer of FireReady sessions for their staff following a push to promote the program to businesses and employers.
