Media release issued by Victoria Police. Victoria Police and CFA have led a multi-agency exercise this morning designed to test and review crucial decision-making and evacuation procedures in the event of a bushfire.
A 60 year old man has sustained burns to his hands and lower legs after using flammable liquids as a weed killer around his garden at home in Craigieburn.
Fresh from graduating with a Master of Business Administration and newly appointed as a Station Officer with Eltham brigade, Tim Holland describes the skills he brings to his role at CFA and how he juggles his multiple commitments.
Aside from its dictionary definition – the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainly or intimidation – Arthurs Creek-Strathewen Fire Brigade Captain Michael Chapman has his own take on the word ‘courage’.
Just before 3pm on Sunday afternoon (4th November), Bulla, Diggers Rest, and Sunbury were paged to a reported Grass and Scrub Fire in the vicinity of Glencoe Drive in Diggers Rest.
The Ballan Jockey Club is making the Ballan Cup a special day for hundreds of emergency services personnel who will receive free entry to the meeting on Saturday 10 November at the Geelong Racecourse.
