79 Schotters Road, Mernda, Victoria
info@merndacfa.com.au

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WELCOME TO MERNDA FIRE BRIGADE

The Country Fire Authority is one of the world’s largest volunteer-based emergency service organisations.

Mernda Fire Brigade is situated within District 14, North West Region.

We respond to approximately 300 incidents each year, including structure fires, grass and scrub fires, motor vehicle fires and incidents, hazardous material incidents to name a few.

Mernda Fire Brigade utilise four appliances:
– Medium Pumper
– 3.4D Tanker
– Rehabilitation Support Vehicle
– 4WD Forward Command Vehicle.

Brigade training is held at our station on Monday nights 7.30pm – 9.30pm and Sunday mornings 9am – 11am.

How many incidents have we responded to?

INCIDENTS ATTENDED BY THE BRIGADE
(Current Financial Year)

126 Incidents since 1st July 2024 (As of 10/12/2024)

 INCIDENTS ATTENDED BY THE BRIGADE (Previous Financial Years)

280 Incidents in 2023/24.
294 Incidents in 2022/23.
272 Incidents in 2021/22.
266 Incidents in 2020/21.
248 Incidents in 2019/20.
294 Incidents in 2018/19.
329 Incidents in 2017/18.
278 Incidents in 2016/17.
285 Incidents in 2015/16.
272 Incidents in 2014/15.

Latest News

Pumper dedicated to long-serving member

Geoff Weedon has served Mernda Fire Brigade for the last 41 years. Geoff has seen some of the best and worst of Mernda throughout his volunteer career, attending countless house[…]

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Plans are afoot! Santa is returning to Mernda!

Santa is coming to Mernda on the 23rd and 24th of December. As always, he will be travelling with his Firefighter & SES buddies around the parks of Mernda, ready[…]

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Mernda Fire Brigade – 5o Years Young!

On Sunday, 29th October 2023, Mernda Fire Brigade celebrated a massive milestone… we turned 50! Starting from a shed behind the Mechanics Institute with brigade built trucks to our current[…]

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2 days ago

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Straight back into it 💪Crews from Mernda on Thursday night didn’t go easy into the new year. Crews worked together to tackle a series of drills, allowing them to further develop on existing skills along with creating valuable relationships with new members learning the basics of firefighting with the Country Fire Authority. Check out some of the 📸 from the night below 👇 ———————————-#FirefighterTraining #FirefighterLife #FireDepartmentTraining #FirefighterDrills #FirefighterExercises #FirefighterSimulations #FirefighterEducation #FirefighterDevelopment #FireRescueTraining #FirefighterSkills #FirefighterTechniques #FirefighterTactics #FirefighterSafety #FirefighterWellness #FirefighterFitness #FirefighterReadiness #FirefighterResponse #FirefighterOperations #FirefighterStationLife #FirefighterApparatus #FirefighterEquipment #FirefighterGear #FirefighterPPE #FirefighterProtectiveGear #FirefighterUniforms ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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Residents in the locations listed below may see or hear helicopters operating in and around their communities as part of Victoria’s night fire bombing program.Locations where the training may occur includes:• near Whittlesea, Humevale, Kinglake West, Strathewen, Arthurs Creek, Yan Yean, Doreen and Mernda • near the Sugarloaf Reservoir and in the vicinity of Yarra Glen, Yering, Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Panton Hill and Watsons Creek• near the Devilbend Reservoir and in the vicinity of Mooroduc, Tyabb, Hastings, Bittern, Tuerong and Balnarring.Safety of all staff and crew working in and around these aircraft is our highest priority. Training flights during the day and at night (generally prior to 11pm) are part of essential safety training. Keep up to date with emergency information by downloading the VicEmergency app, visiting emergency.vic.gov.au or by calling the VicEmergency hotline on 1800 226 226. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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UPDATE: The vehicle was found and recovered over the weekend!-----To say we are lost for words would not express enough how disappointed we are feeling. Our members devote time away from family & friends, miss birthdays & anniversaries along with committing daily to protect our community and your family. If seen please contact Victoria Police on 000 (Triple Zero) immediately or you can report via Crimestoppers on 1800 333 222 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Tomorrow 5/01/2025 is an Extreme Fire Danger Rating in Central District and a Total Fire Ban. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM 05/01/2025.❌ All fires in the open air for burning off grass, scrub, stubble or rubbish are banned during Total Fire Ban Days.❌ You can’t cook outdoors using solid fuel such as wood or heat beads during Total Fire Ban Days.❌ All fires for warmth or personal comfort including fire pits, braziers and chimineas are banned during Total Fire Ban Days.All the restrictions can be found here 👇 www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-iEnsure you stay up to date with the latest warnings through VicEmergency 👇www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAqJLbfXewpcMfuMuVnrnuxvp9yKyZ&gclid=Cj... ... See MoreSee Less
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