Community Safety

Weekly Fire Safety Display

The MFB hosts practical fire demonstrations for schools, kindergartens, pre-schools and other community groups on various days through the week.

These displays can include demonstrations of various fire equipment including the ‘Jaws Of Life’, a presentation on basic fire safety and the chance to meet firefighters and see fire engines up close.

All demonstrations are free of charge however bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

The timetable for the various practical fire demonstrations are as follows:

CENTRAL ZONE

Day: Every Friday
Time: 10.30 am
Location: Eastern Hill Fire Station, 456 Albert St, EAST MELBOURNE (entrance off Gisborne St)
Duration: One hour (approximately)
Bookings: Zone Secretary
phone: (03) 9665 4501
fax: (03) 9665 4510

NORTHERN ZONE

Day: Every second Thursday
Time: 10.00 am
Location: Thomastown Fire Station, 92 Mahoneys Road, THOMASTOWN
Duration: One hour (approximately)
Bookings: Community Education Trainee
phone: (03) 9665 4502
fax: (03) 9416 8600

WESTERN ZONE

Day: Every second Thursday
Time: 10.00 am
Location: Sunshine Fire Station, 30 McIntyre Road, SUNSHINE
Duration: One hour (approximately)
Bookings: Administration Secretary
phone: (03) 9665 4358
fax: (03) 9312 1017

SOUTHERN ZONE

Demonstrations in Southern Zone alternate between Ringwood and Burwood fire stations.

Day: Every Friday
Time: 10.00 am
Location: Ringwood fire station, 272 Maroondah Highway, BURWOOD

or

Burwood fire station, 25 Highbury Road, BURWOOD
Duration: One hour (approximately)
Bookings: Administration Secretary
phone: (03) 9665 4525
fax: (03) 9540 0385

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