UPDATE FROM SANTA Last week, Santa called to ask Mernda Captain to assemble a team together to help put out signs to let the community know he is on his way! Santa did tell us that he will be here on the 23rd & 24th of December and we determined his plan for the two…
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On Sunday, 29th October 2023, Mernda Fire Brigade celebrated a massive milestone… we turned 50! Starting from a shed behind the Mechanics Institute with brigade built trucks to our current station on Schotters Road with a modern Pumper, Tanker, FCV and Rehab, our brigade has come a long way. It has been a privilege to…
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A huge thank you to all members of the community who attended our recent Open Day at the station. The turnout was amazing and it was fantastic to see some old faces, new faces and to answer lots of questions from everyone. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out and about at Christmas and at…
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Along with our friends and neighbours SES Whittlesea Unit, we’re throwing the doors open for a day of informative fun for all the family. Join us in celebrating the dedication of our community volunteers with firefighting demonstrations, virtual reality, fire truck rides, a kiddies corner with jumping castle, face painting and craft activities plus much…
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Fire Danger Ratings tell you how dangerous a fire could be if one started. They are important because they provide people with information so that they can take action to protect themselves and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of bushfires and grassfires. The new Fire Danger Rating System will be used across Australia so whether…
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Together with Craigieburn CFA we raised $7,750 for the Good Friday Appeal! Thank you to the members from both Brigades that gave up their morning & afternoon to raise money for the Children at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne! Thank you to the members who stayed back to assist in the counting room when asked…
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UPDATE FROM SANTA Late yesterday afternoon, Santa called Mernda Captain again. This phone call was to ask Mernda Captain to assemble a team together to help put out signs to let the community know he is on his way! Santa did tell us that he will be here on the 23rd & 24th of December,…
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Mernda CFA recently conducted elections for all Officer and Management roles in the Brigade. We are proud to announce that all roles were filled and that our BMT has already commenced their roles in the brigade. Captain: Steve Dusting 1st Lieutenant: Gary Knell 2nd Lieutenant: Dean Castle 3rd Lieutenant: Jordan Casey 4th Lieutenant: Jye O’Toole…
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As part of our commitment to keep our community safe, there is a proposed planned burn to reduce fuel levels in our area. For more information on fuel reduction burns please use the link below.https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/planned-burnsFurther information and exact dates of the burn will be provided in due course.
With the weather warming up and the Fire Season fast approaching, now is the time to prepare for the fire season. Mernda is part of what we call the Rural-Urban Interface – we are a growing Urban area surrounded by Rural assets such as grass and bush land, paddocks and livestock. As we saw with…
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