http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/News-Rss.xml MFB RSS for the latest issue en-au (C) MFB 2009 News RSS http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Declaration-of-Total-Fire-Ban.html Today, Thursday 19 Nov 2009 has been declared a Day of Total Fire Ban in the North Western, North Eastern and Central Total Fire Ban district(s) of Victoria. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-employees-run-for-a-Safe-Climate.html The 2009 ‘Run for a Safe Climate’ aims to highlight the impacts and solutions to global warming in a way that captures the hearts and imaginations of all Australians. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-fire-truck-sets-sail-for-Samoa.html In response to the recent tsunami, a fire truck is being donated by the Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board, Melbourne (MFB) and shipped to Samoa to replace one destroyed during the tsunami. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorian-communities-the-true-winners-at-Fire-Awareness-Awards.html The recipients of the 2009 Fire Awareness Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the RACV Club in Melbourne this evening. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Winter-house-fires-on-the-increase.html Alarming statistics show that residential fires in the Metropolitan Fire District for the winter fire season increased by 8.3 per cent (from 469 to 508) when compared to last year. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Muslim-community-adopt-a-firey-during-Ramadan.html MFB Commander Mick Swift and Station Officer Costa Katsikis will be joining active Muslim community member Manar Chelebi of Roxburgh Park for dinner as part of Ramadan on Wednesday 2 September 2009. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Papua-New-Guinea-Airline-Crash.html MFB Chief Fire Officer Tony Murphy and a close colleague of the missing MFB firefighter will be available for interview regarding the tragic circumstances that have unfolded in Papua New Guinea. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Taxi-Office-Blaze-in-Collingwood.html The Metropolitan Fire Brigade today responded to a large office fire at the call centre and offices of Silver Top Taxis in Rupert Street, Collingwood at 8.20am this morning. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Awareness-Awards-2008.html The 2009 Fire Awareness Awards are now open. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Novelty-lighters-pose-potential-fire-risk.html The MFB is warning parents, guardians and carers about the dangers of keeping novelty fire and cigarette lighters around the home, following a house fire in Watsonia last night which caused approximately $100,000 damage. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/21-million-boost-for-outer-suburban-fire-protection-as-Victoria-exceeds-prescribed-burns-target.html The Brumby Labor Government will spend an additional $21 million on fire protection works over the next four years to help safeguard communities and assets on Melbourne’s outer urban fringe from the risk of bushfires. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-and-Police-kick-goals-for-charity.html The MFB football team will be playing against Victoria Police members in a charity football match to raise money for RecLink. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-warns-of-hoarding-dangers.html Following a fatal house fire over night, the MFB is reminding the community about the fire dangers associated with hoarding in the home. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Victorias-Fire-Prevention-Officers-meet-in-Melton.html For the first time, Municipal Fire Prevention Officers from across Victoria, both metropolitan and regional areas, converged on Melton to attend the 8th Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Forum. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-welcomes-new-recruits.html The MFB’s newest recruit firefighters will be graduating in an official ceremony this week. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-reminds-Victorians-to-dial-Triple-Zero-in-case-of-emergency.html Following a fatal house fire over night, the MFB is reminding all Victorians to call Triple Zero (000) as soon as possible in the event of fire. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-call-for-fire-safety-this-winter.html The MFB and CFA, in conjunction with Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and Archicentre, will officially launch the 2009 Winter Fire Safety campaign. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-run-for-fallen-colleague.html MFB firefighters will commence a long distance run from Melbourne to Canberra in honour of David Balfour, the Canberra firefighter killed during the recent Victorian bushfires. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-shake-tins-for-the-kids.html This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the MFB’s involvement supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Firefighters-give-generously-to-the-Alfred.html The MFB’s Charity Running Club will officially present a cheque for $30,000 to The Alfred hospital’s burns unit. The funds were raised through the MFB’s Great ANZAC Run in 2008. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Media-Opportunity---Change-your-clock-change-your-smoke-alarm-battery.html Victorian fire services and Duracell urge all households to change their smoke alarm battery when they change their clocks back at the end of Daylight Saving on Sunday 5 April. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Change-your-clock-change-your-smoke-alarm-battery-at-the-end-of-Daylight-Savings.html There were over 10,000 residential fires nationally in 2008. Smoke alarms provide a vital early warning sign should there be a fire in your home. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-calls-for-fire-safety-during-Earth-Hour.html The MFB is urging the public to be careful with candles and open flames during Earth Hour this weekend. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-and-paramedics-reunite-with-former-patient.html MFB firefighters and Ambulance Victoria paramedics from the west will be reunited with a patient whose life they saved. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Golf-Club-tees-off-for-reconciliation.html The MFB Golf Club and the Indigenous Golfing Association of Victoria will play for the inaugural Reconciliation Golf Cup. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/We-will-rebuild.html The Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority website was launched this morning. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Factory-fire-in-Greensborough-affecting-traffic-and-train-line.html The Metropolitan Fire Brigade responded to a call received at 14.34 at Mower and Chainsaw Supplies in Para Road Greensborough. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Predicted-strong-winds-could-impact-power.html Extreme weather predicted for the next three days has the potential to impact on the electricity network and all Victorians should be prepared for localised blackouts, Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor warned today. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-warns-all-Victorians-to-be-prepared.html The MFB is urging the public to remain alert as the weather conditions intensify over the coming days. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-on-high-alert.html Together with all Victorian fire and emergency services, MFB pre-planning and preparation has positioned us ready for the imminent high fire dangers today. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Community-Safety-is-Number-One-Priotity.html Fire authorities warn that the Victorian community needs to be fully prepared for extreme fire danger tomorrow. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/ABC-Community-Concert.html The Australian Broadcasting Corporation will present a free, family-focussed event, at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, on Sunday 1 March 2009. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-Relief-Contact-Numbers.html Please contact the following organisations for further information on the relief effort for those affected by the tragic Victorian bushfires. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Update-on-Black-Saturday.html Please read the below update on the tragic Victorian Bushfires. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-advises-increased-fire-appliances-activity.html The MFB is advising the public not to be concerned if they see an increase in fire appliance activity. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fires-a-Risk-to-Metropolitan-Areas.html The Metropolitan Fire Brigade this afternoon responded to a large grass fire, burning in Banksia Park beside the Yarra River in Ivanhoe East. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-response-to-Black-Saturday-.html The unprecedented severe fire weather on Saturday 7 February 2009 resulted in significant wildfires across Victoria. Lightning strikes late Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning contributed to the devastation. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/DPI-on-Standby-to-Help-with-Fire-Affected-Livestock.html The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is mobilising teams to assess the impact on livestock of the weekend fires, the Executive Director of Farm Services Victoria, Ron Harris, said today. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-supporting-Ambulance-Victoria.html The MFB’s Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program is continuing to support the work of Ambulance Victoria, positively impacting on the well-being of the community as the weather heats up again over the weekend. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Buy-an-Alfred-bear-to-support-the-burns-unit.html The MFB and The Alfred have teamed up to raise funds for The Alfred’s redevelopment of its burns unit, with a little help from a popular furry friend. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Fire-Services-Warn-of-Continuing-Fire-Threat.html After enduring more than four days of above 40 degree temperatures last week, Victoria is extremely vulnerable to fires ahead of more extreme conditions later this week. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Message-from-Her-Excellency-Ms-Quentin-Bryce-AC.html I am extremely proud of the outstanding response of our emergency and support services to Victoria's heat wave and bushfires. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-experiences-large-increase-in-calls-due-to-heat.html Emergency calls to the MFB have jumped dramatically over the past 24 hours, as Victoria’s emergency services cope with the extreme heatwave across Melbourne’s suburbs. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Hot-weather-poses-fire-risk-for-all-Melbourne-residents.html The MFB is urging the public to not become complacent in regards to fire prevention as the weather heats up this week. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Emergency-Services-Ready-as-Heatwave-Hits-Victoria.html The State’s peak emergency services agencies stand ready to support Victorians through the state’s longest and hottest heatwave in more than a century, Premier John Brumby said today at a special briefing at the Integrated Emergency Coordination Centre. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Notifer-Recalls-2000-Fire-Alarm-Control-Panels.html About 2,000 'Notifier' Fire Alarm Control Panels have been recalled in the USA due to the possibility of software in the fire alarm system failing to process an alarm condition, which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Warns-Victorians-to-Never-Re-enter-a-Burning-Premises.html The MFB are urging all Victorians to take the proper precautions to avoid becoming victims of fire. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Unsafe-Christmas-Lights-Detected-in-Melbourne-Stores.html Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor today joined with Victoria’s energy safety regulator and fire authorities to warn the community not to by buy cheap decorative Christmas lighting products that do not meet Australian safety standards. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Safety-Authorities-Warn-Always-Take-Care-With-Barbecues.html Victoria’s fire authorities – the MFB and CFA – together with the state’s gas safety “watchdog”, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), are urging the community to be particularly careful when using BBQs throughout the summer. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-launches-disability-action-plan.html The MFB will officially launch a disability action plan that will enhance relationships between firefighters and people living with disabilities. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-launches-reconciliation-action-plan.html The MFB have officially launched a reconciliation action plan that will enhance relationships between firefighters and local Aboriginal communities. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-call-on-businesses-to-get-fire-ready.html The MFB and CFA are urging businesses in urban fringe suburbs of Melbourne and regional centres to ensure that their factories, warehouses and buildings are properly maintained and prepared for the threat of fire this summer. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-launches-new-website.html The MFB’s website (www.mfb.vic.gov.au), which averages more than 45,000 visits a month, has undergone a redevelopment. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-calls-for-ban-on-dangerous-spray-painting-chemicals-Investigation-report-into-Yarraville-fire-released.html The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) has produced a report Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Alcohol-and-Fire-a-Deadly-Mix.html The MFB is warning Melbournians about the dangers of mixing alcohol and fire as summer and the festive season approaches. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-Targets-Teens-to-Reduce-Road-Fatalities.html The MFB will again host the TEENS community awareness program to educate teenagers about the consequences of irresponsible driving. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-firefighters-keep-hearts-beating-in-Melbourne.html The MFB’s Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program is saving more lives than ever within Melbourne. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-calls-for-fire-safety-during-World-Youth-Day.html As thousands of people flock to Melbourne for World Youth Day (WYD), the MFB has raised concerns about visitors’ safety while staying in temporary residential accommodation. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-unveils-state-of-the-art-uniforms.html Melbourne firefighters will be at Bourke St mall raising awareness of their new state-of-the-art uniforms and affirming their commitment to community safety Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-supports-Victorian-winter-blanket-appeal.html The MFB will again lend its support to the annual Victorian Winter Blanket Appeal, housing collection boxes for blankets at each fire station in the metropolitan fire district. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Older-Victorians-At-High-Risk-This-Winter.html The MFB are urging all older Victorians and their carers to check their hotspots and the renewed call comes as a result of a house fire fatality in Black Rock last night. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Firefighters-run-for-the-ANZACS.html The Metropolitan Fire Brigade’s Charity Running Club is ready to embark on their Great ANZAC Run 2008. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/MFB-and-CFA-announce-joint-recycled-water-agreement.html The MFB and CFA launched the use of Class A recycled water for training and fire fighting purposes at a ceremony in March. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Feb-Nuisance-calls-prove-a-headache-for-the-MFB.html The Metropolitan Fire Brigade have urged the public to think before they call 000 after a spate of false alarms in Melbourne’s inner and outer suburbs. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Kidsafe-and-MFB-Alert-on-Children-in-Hot-Cars.html Kidsafe Victoria today issued an urgent red alert to parents about the dangers of leaving children in cars on hot days which can result in death or serious brain damage. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT