Wandong Fire Brigade
Rail Street, Wandong
Postal Address: PO Box 306, Wandong 3758
Phone: (03) 5787 1248
TRAINING – Wednesday Nights from 7.00pm
Captain: Yorin Miller
1st Lieutenant: Terry Roberts
2nd Lieutenant: Heath McSolvin
3rd Lieutenant: James Stephens
4th Lieutenant: Shane Moore
President: Sandra O’Connor
Secretary: Jen Moore
Treasurer: Michelle Kendrick
Communications Officer: Yvette Curlis
Community Safety Coordinator Kylie Shingles
Health and Safety Officer James Peake
Chairperson Sandra O'Connor
Training
Training is held on Wednesday nights starting at 7pm at the fire station. A training session is also held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. For more information contact Lt James Stephens on 0418 221 458.
Fire Fighting Equipment Sales and Service
Wandong Fire Brigade is able to sell you firefighting equipment for your business, home or vehicle. We can provide you with many types and sizes of Fire extinguishers, Fire Blankets and Hose Reels. All profits generated go directly to Wandong Fire Brigade to help us maintain our equipment.
Contact John Simpson on 0421 319 203 for sales or service.
Community Recruitment
Wandong Fire Brigade is always on the lookout for new members.
If you would like to join the Wandong Fire Brigade or would like more information, please email wandongcfa@hotmail.com or visit our Facebook Page
CFA Burn-Off Line 1800 668 511
Website: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/burning-off/
AUGUST 2023
WANDONG FIRE BRIGADE
Only Working smoke alarms save lives. Do you know
someone in the community who needs assistance?
New smoke alarms that have a 10-year lifespan ensure families can feel the highest level of security. Working smoke alarms are your best defense against preventable residential fires, especially during the night, when people lose their sense of smell. These new alarms provide the security of knowing you and your family are protected, while ensuring you’re not interrupted every year with a nagging smoke alarm.
Wandong Fire Brigade are participating in a program assisting older or vulnerable members of the community to have 10-year smoke alarms installed in their homes, at no cost to them. If you need assistance with having working smoking alarms installed in your home, please call Yvette on 0417 545 228 or contact us via our Facebook page.
Preparing your property for Fire Season
The weather is warming up and it is time to think about the upcoming fire season. Take a walk around your house and property and see what needs to be cleaned up. Please remember to call the Burn-Off Line to register your burn on 1800 668 511, before you light up. Mitchell Shire Council allows burning off, in town areas, on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10am and 3pm.
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/contact/register-your-burn-off/
Wandong Fire Brigade Juniors
Our junior program is run on Mondays between 6.30 (7pm in Winter) and 8pm at Wandong Fire Station. We currently have a full squad, but do have a wait list for kids wanting to join in. For more information contact us via our Facebook page.
Our Juniors held their election of office bearers recently and have commenced their new roles. The new position holders are Jessica (Captain), Harry (1st Lieutenant) and Jesse (Junior Brigade Representative).
Fire Equipment Maintenance
Wandong Fire Brigade provide servicing and supply of fire suppression equipment (fire extinguishers and fire blankets etc). This is a main fundraiser for the brigade by our awesome volunteers, while providing essential equipment and servicing of the equipment to businesses and homes in the community. If you need any equipment or servicing contact John Simpson on 0421 319 203.
Training
Training occurs weekly on Wednesday nights starting at 7pm at the fire station. For more information contact us on our Facebook page or call Lt James Stephens on 0418 221 458. We have some awesome new recruits who are currently preparing for their General Firefighter qualifications. We are out and about training on Wednesday nights, so feel free to say hi.