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About the MFB

The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) provides a world-class fire and rescue service.

Covering more than 1,000 square kilometres, we protect more than two million residents, workers and visitors to Melbourne, as well as billions of dollars of assets and infrastructure – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

MFB firefighters are the first to respond to specific medical emergencies under the Emergency Medical Response First Responder Program (EMR) – a first in Australia.

The MFB consistently reports some of the fastest emergency response times and achieves the highest percentage of fire containment to room of origin among all other Australian fire services.

Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board

 
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Safety Tip

The Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authority Council (AFAC) recommends monthly testing of smoke alarms to ensure they are working correctly.

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Only working Smoke Alarms save lives.

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