A Delicate Roof Rescue

This afternoon we were called to an elderly man injured on a roof. The man had been cleaning his chimney and was hit by a strong gust of wind, injuring his leg and foot…

October 10, 2016  /  Comments Off on A Delicate Roof Rescue

WOODEND PART OF A ‘CRASH’ COURSE

Woodend CFA attended an MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) Exercise held recently at the Woodend Running Track. Important training saw the CFA work closely with the SES, Ambos and VicPol…

September 22, 2016  /  Comments Off on WOODEND PART OF A ‘CRASH’ COURSE

GOOD START TO THE FIRE SAFE KIDS PROGRAM

Recently Woodend CFA members Mike, Mike, David and Andrew visited the Woodend Goodstart early learning centre to deliver the Fire Safe Kids program…

August 23, 2016  /  Comments Off on GOOD START TO THE FIRE SAFE KIDS PROGRAM
The New Woodend Star

THE DANGERS OF HOARDING AND SQUALOR

Over the past few years, the CFA has been increasingly recognising hoarding and squalor as common features in fires and other emergencies…

July 31, 2016  /  Comments Off on THE DANGERS OF HOARDING AND SQUALOR

TRUCK DRIVER STOPPED AFTER DROPPING ACID ON THE CALDER

Woodend CFA joined CFA Brigades from Macedon, Gisborne, Mt Macedon, Riddells Creek, Sunbury and appliances from Bendigo to handle a…

July 14, 2016  /  Comments Off on TRUCK DRIVER STOPPED AFTER DROPPING ACID ON THE CALDER

THERE’S SNOW PLACE LIKE WOODEND!

Things are ‘all white’ at the Woodend CFA. Photo taken this morning.

July 13, 2016  /  Comments Off on THERE’S SNOW PLACE LIKE WOODEND!

WIND POWER BRINGS DOWN ELECTRIC POWER

There are a huge number of large trees down around the Shire. This morning we were called to one down on Beves Lane in Woodend that brought down power lines for more than 100 metres…

July 12, 2016  /  Comments Off on WIND POWER BRINGS DOWN ELECTRIC POWER

WE HAVE REACHED 2100 LIKES

WOW it’s only taken a week to add another 100 new friends. Thanks to everyone who has liked the Woodend CFA Facebook page. It is proving a great way to communicate…

July 8, 2016  /  Comments Off on WE HAVE REACHED 2100 LIKES

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