In 2013 it will be the 150th Anniversary of the formation of Warrnambool’s Fire Brigade.
The first meeting of citizens concerned about the impact of fires on their growing township occurred on the 6th of March, 1863. Today, under the banner of the Country Fire Authority, the Brigade is a significant workplace and an essential emergency service. All through this time the brigade has been about members of the community coming together to work for the community. From small volunteer beginnings with no equipment whatsoever, the Brigade is now a large integrated fire brigade with staff and volunteers working together with the community for the safety of the community
To mark this significant achievement the Brigade is planning a range of events and initiatives throughout 2013. These include:
· Conducting in conjunction with Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria both the Junior and Senior State Championships. Click here
· A special meeting on March 6th, the actual date of the first meeting. Click here
· A display of memorabilia and artefacts at the Warrnambool Art Gallery;
· Our Annual Dinner in July will be a special event;
· Establishment of this website for the Brigade, marking both the Anniversary but also supporting our presence in the community and our members;
· A social event.
The Brigade is collecting information from its history. If you have anything to contribute, please call into the station, or contact us on 03 5562 3206.
The first meeting of citizens concerned about the impact of fires on their growing township occurred on the 6th of March, 1863. Today, under the banner of the Country Fire Authority, the Brigade is a significant workplace and an essential emergency service. All through this time the brigade has been about members of the community coming together to work for the community. From small volunteer beginnings with no equipment whatsoever, the Brigade is now a large integrated fire brigade with staff and volunteers working together with the community for the safety of the community
To mark this significant achievement the Brigade is planning a range of events and initiatives throughout 2013. These include:
· Conducting in conjunction with Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria both the Junior and Senior State Championships. Click here
· A special meeting on March 6th, the actual date of the first meeting. Click here
· A display of memorabilia and artefacts at the Warrnambool Art Gallery;
· Our Annual Dinner in July will be a special event;
· Establishment of this website for the Brigade, marking both the Anniversary but also supporting our presence in the community and our members;
· A social event.
The Brigade is collecting information from its history. If you have anything to contribute, please call into the station, or contact us on 03 5562 3206.
New Sign for 150th
To let people know they its our birthday we have put a new sign up on the corner of the fire station. Thanks to Daniel and the team at Logos Ahead we've got a great looking sign to highlight the upcoming celebrations.
