SmokeBUSter
SmokeBUSter, an interactive mobile education unit, has had more than 200,000 visitors since it was launched in 2000.
SmokeBUSter 2 was launched in 2007 and offers visitors the opportunity to experience a fire as a firefighter sees it; from the alert at the fire station, responding to the information given about the address and then, on arrival viewing what the firefighters see inside a house where a fire has occurred.
Audio prompts and clever use of lighting guide visitors through each room and indicate when to move to the next room. Each room has a number of fire safety messages which will also be highlighted by lights and audio prompts.
This experience is made more accessible to the CALD community by using audio equipment in several languages other than English.
NOTE
- The experience takes approximately seven minutes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience is not recommended for children aged six and under
- Maximum of five people per session
Please be aware, one of the rooms depicts the aftermath of a fire. This may distress some visitors.
For more information on SmokeBUSter 2, or to make a booking, please download the below form or contact the Community Education Department on (03) 9665 4464 or via email smokebuster@mfb.vic.gov.au
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SmokeBUSter Booking Form (226.11 kb)