• Fire Trucks

    Montrose Fire Brigade currently has four trucks which are
    used for emergency response.
    The trucks are :



    Fire truck - pumper



    Pumper

    The Pumper is a primary response unit and is used to combat
    structural and urban fires.... Read more about "Fire Trucks "...

  • Operational Equipment

    In carrying out its emergency response responsibilities the
    brigade will make use of a variety of specialist operational
    equipment. Some of this equipment includes:



    Breathing Apparatus

    Breathing Apparatus

    Breathing Apparatus is used by fire-fighters to allow them
    to work in... Read more about "Operational Equipment"...

  • Community

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    Are you FIRE READY?

    How to be prepared this summer visit the CFA Website on what
    you need to do.
    www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firesafety/bushfire/firereadykit.htm



    Shire of Yarra Ranges
    When can I burn off?



    CFA
    Total Fire... Read more about "Community"...

  • Brigades in Schools

    Aims of Brigades in Schools

    Children in particular are at risk from fire. By informing
    them about the dangers of fire and how it is used safely,
    the risk of death, injury and property loss can be... Read more about "Brigades in Schools"...

  • Bushfire Safety

    Recognise the risks - Plan To Survive!

    Do you have a survival plan? Being prepared in case of
    bushfire means being self-reliant. In a major fire, CFA
    firefighters will not be able to protect every individual
    home. There... Read more about "Bushfire Safety"...

  • Community Fireguard

    Community Fireguard is a community education program
    designed to reduce the loss of lives and homes in bushfires.
    The basis for the program is the fact that many people may
    have to face a fire without the... Read more about "Community Fireguard"...

  • Early Fire Safe

    Research shows that children under 5 are especially
    vulnerable to injuries and death through burns and scolds.
    It suggests that children show an interest in fire at a very
    young age.




    Children Lighting Fires

    Whilst most children show an... Read more about "Early Fire Safe"...

  • Smoke Alarms

    Smoke Alarm



    Fires can happen at any time, in any home. you need to
    ensure you are prepared, in case the 'unthinkable' happens
    to you.
    Most people caught in a house fire die as a result of
    breathing... Read more about "Smoke Alarms"...

  • Events

    Community safety month



    Community Safety Month

    The Montrose Fire Brigade opens its doors biannually on the
    last Saturday in October.
    The community gets to meet our volunteer firefighters,
    engage in interactive displays and videos, and inspect the
    fire trucks.
    Demonstrations... Read more about "Events"...

  • Isolated Elderly Program

    Why an isolated elderly program?

    Elderly couple



    Research has shown that people over the age of 65 are in the
    "HIGH RISK" groups for fire related deaths and injury.
    Amongst the elderly there is a specific group... Read more about "Isolated Elderly Program"...