• Industrial Safety

    Emergency Management Planning

    Emergency incidents take place in commercial and industrial
    building every day.
    But with proper planning the risks to your building - and
    the occupants - can be reduced, and some risks can even be
    eliminated.




    Fire Equipment... Read more about "Industrial Safety"...

  • Risk Management Approach

    This simple, practical process will help you make your plan:
    Identify the risks Analyse the risks Prioritise the risks
    Treat the risks by action to reduce or eliminate them Review
    and monitor these actions

    The risk... Read more about "Risk Management Approach"...

  • History

    Overview

    The Montrose Fire Brigade has a fascinating history going
    back over 70 years to its formation after a public meeting
    in 1938. Over the years its members have demonstrated
    extraordinary dedication to serving the local community
    while contributing... Read more about "History"...

  • Major Milestones

    1938 9th of November The Montrose Bush Fire Brigade
    registered class F Brigade (Central Region) 1939 Montrose
    Bush Fire Brigade heavily involved in devastating fires.
    1943 Purchased first major piece of fire-fighting equipment
    - a Furphy.... Read more about "Major Milestones"...

  • Early Years

    Situated in one of Australia's most fire-prone areas at the
    foot of Mount Dandenong, Montrose has always been at risk
    from Bushfires. After a particularly bad season in 1932 and
    again in 1938, a public meeting was... Read more about "Early Years"...

  • War Years

    The early days of the brigade were still lean however, and
    by the outbreak of the 2nd world war; only 9 members
    remained at Montrose, with Frank Rafferty as Secretary.
    Fire-fighting equipment was very rudimentary and included
    such... Read more about "War Years"...

  • The Sixties

    The event that dominated the start of the sixties was
    undoubtedly the devastating bushfire's of 1962. It started
    at The Basin on Sunday the 15th of January and spread
    quickly, racing around the mountain towards Montrose and
    Kalorama.... Read more about "The Sixties"...

  • Later Years

    In 1972, due to the growth of industry in the area the
    Montrose Brigade applied to extend its rural charter and
    become an ‘urban' brigade. Due to the enhanced risk of
    industrial incidents in the area a... Read more about "Later Years"...

  • Previous Captains

    Stuart McCall



    Stuart McCall - 2003 to 2015

    Stuart led the Brigade as Captain for twelve years including
    twenty-two years serving on the management team. Stuart’s
    leadership steered the brigade for over a decade sacrificing
    thousands of hours... Read more about "Previous Captains"...

  • Gallery

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