Victoria’s Country Fire Authority has sadly confirmed the death of a member while attending a shed fire incident in Portland on Tuesday.


The volunteer collapsed at the scene on Tuesday morning, with his brigade colleagues, along with Fire Rescue Victoria and Ambulance Victoria administering CPR.


Despite their efforts, the member could not be revived.


The CFA has said its deepest sympathies go out to the member’s family, friends and colleagues at the Portland Brigade.


Its wellbeing team is providing support to all involved at this sad time.