Emergency Services Storm activity igniting power pole faults: AusNet Four reports of pole fires in and around Wangaratta in recent weeks pinned to lighting strikes Bailey Zimmermann > 24 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Make sure your pets are part of the plan Having bedding, food, and water ready to go for your furry friend could save valuable time Wangaratta Chronicle > 24 Jan 2025
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services Weekend scorcher presents elevated fire risk CFA concerned about 35C and 41C dry days over Australia Day long weekend Steve Kelly > 23 Jan 2025
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services Weekend scorcher presents elevated fire risk CFA concerned about 35C and 41C dry days over Australia Day long weekend Steve Kelly > 23 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Two power pole fires in two days within rural city Power was reported lost in both incidents as cause of fires remain under investigation Bailey Zimmermann > 21 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Wangaratta Ambulance nominated for state WorkSafe award The Oversnow Ambulance initiative was nominated for the health and safety solution of the year Wangaratta Chronicle > 20 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Help paramedics find you with just three words Ambulance Victoria paramedics urge community to make use of vital emergency app Wangaratta Chronicle > 20 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Thoona fire contained by air attack Air support called by North East CFA crews for the second time in a week Bailey Zimmermann > 18 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Nation’s firefighters “unlikely” to be deployed to California State Government says appropriate firefighting aircraft available when needed during summer Bailey Zimmermann > 17 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Thoona fire contained by air attack Air support called by North East CFA crews for the second time in a week Bailey Zimmermann > 18 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Nation’s firefighters “unlikely” to be deployed to California State Government says appropriate firefighting aircraft available when needed during summer Bailey Zimmermann > 17 Jan 2025
Emergency Services SES to hold recruitment drive following record year “We need some assistance” – Wangaratta unit looks to build on volunteer workforce Bailey Zimmermann > 17 Jan 2025
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services Storm cell rips through ‘Snow Road channel’ Rural city’s south sees extensive damage, with trees and hen shed toppling in strong gales Bailey Zimmermann > 16 Jan 2025
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services Air support called for Winton North fire CFA units from multiple local brigades responded to the incident north of the Winton Wetlands Bailey Zimmermann > 13 Jan 2025
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services Car fire at Swinburne Drive brought under control Emergency services kept busy on Saturday with multiple incidents in region Steve Kelly > 12 Jan 2025
Emergency Services Start 2025 in style - not in an ambulance Start 2025 in style - not in an ambulance Wangaratta Chronicle > 31 Dec 2024
Emergency Services Strike team helping contain Grampians blaze Local firefighters from District 23 are continuing to help battle the Grampians bushfire Jeff Zeuschner > 30 Dec 2024
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services Total Fire Ban declared for all Victoria on Boxing Day Community urged to stay vigilant with fire dangers expected on Thursday, Friday in North East Bailey Zimmermann > 23 Dec 2024
Emergency Services Paramedics heavily in favour of new pay deal A 17-33 per cent pay rise over four years received a 97.3 per cent yes vote from paramedics Wangaratta Chronicle > 20 Dec 2024
Emergency Services Christmas comes early for CFA? Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria president welcomes new fund but he wants more detail Steve Kelly > 19 Dec 2024
Emergency Services Multiple fire crews contain Springhurst blaze The grass fire was out of control for around 35 minutes on Tuesday afternoon Bailey Zimmermann > 17 Dec 2024
Emergency Services North East to see increased fire risk this summer The outlook said a lack of autumn-winter-spring rainfall affected much of the North East Bailey Zimmermann > 16 Dec 2024
Emergency Services Telstra delivers disaster support in Hume Telstra delivers disaster support in Hume Wangaratta Chronicle > 16 Dec 2024
Emergency Services CFA warning after haystack fires destroy 1700 bales CFA warning after haystack fires destroy 1700 bales Wangaratta Chronicle > 16 Dec 2024
Emergency Services SES issue holiday hiking warning amid surge in park rescues Mount Buffalo National Park has been the site of eight multi-agency rescues this year Bailey Zimmermann > 15 Dec 2024
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services Emergency volunteers exemption from property tax New Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund to double current levy for Victorian ratepayers Steve Kelly > 15 Dec 2024
Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services 16 CFA and FRV units respond to blaze Significant truck fire on Friday morning forces traffic to take Rutherglen-Springhurst Rd Steve Kelly > 13 Dec 2024
