A GREAT SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL

The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group organised yet another excellent festival yesterday. Woodend CFA was pleased to be invited to attend…

March 1, 2015  /  Comments Off on A GREAT SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL

TO MAKE A ROAD SLIPPERY – JUST ADD OIL!

This morning we attended an MVA where a car lost control at an intersection – went over the median strip – took out the sign and tore a hole in the sump…

February 11, 2015  /  Comments Off on TO MAKE A ROAD SLIPPERY – JUST ADD OIL!

A 6AM FIRE IS NO BORE!

Just after 6am this morning, Woodend CFA was called to a ‘Grass and Tree Fire threatening a fence’. It turned out that it was a bore pump under some large pine trees that had been left on overnight…

February 10, 2015  /  Comments Off on A 6AM FIRE IS NO BORE!

REMEMBERING BLACK SATURDAY

This week we will remember and honour the 173 people who lost their lives in the state’s most significant natural disaster as we mark the sixth anniversary of the February 2009 bushfires.

February 5, 2015  /  Comments Off on REMEMBERING BLACK SATURDAY

A HOT SPELL IS ON THE WAY

The recent cooler weather has been most welcome, especially for volunteer brigades. However, a new hot spell will start at the end of this week. A good time to remind ourselves…

February 2, 2015  /  Comments Off on A HOT SPELL IS ON THE WAY

WARING – WARNING – WARNING!

Warnings are issued when a fire has started and you need to take action. It’s up to you to know where to find warnings and how to use them.

January 22, 2015  /  Comments Off on WARING – WARNING – WARNING!

WE HAVE REACHED 1300 LIKES

Thanks to everyone who has liked the Woodend CFA Facebook page. It is proving a great way to communicate important safety messages and information to our community.

January 15, 2015  /  Comments Off on WE HAVE REACHED 1300 LIKES

LIGHTNING SPARKS A VERY BUSY NIGHT!

The lightning strikes yesterday afternoon sparked a very busy time for the Woodend CFA. We were called to six different incidents, several at the same time…

January 7, 2015  /  Comments Off on LIGHTNING SPARKS A VERY BUSY NIGHT!

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