Emergency Services

BRIMBANK: FRV at Kealba house fire

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Fire Rescue Victoria responded at 12.44pm last Monday (Sep. 8) to an incident in Rowan Drive, Kealba, after multiple Triple Zero (000) callers advised that smoke and flames were issuing from a two-storey house.Additional firefighting appliances were despatched in response to this information.FRV were quickly on scene to find the brick house fully involved in…

MELTON: Fire Brigade is 90

Monday, September 8, 2025

The Melton Fire Brigade’s 90th anniversary celebration has won a mention in State Parliament.“It was another fantastic celebration of the commitment and service of the long-serving officers of the Melton Fire Brigade and the many volunteers that have served along the way,” said Steve McGhie, Melton MLA.“The night was a chance to reflect on and…

MONASH: House fire at Ashwood

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Fire Rescue Victoria responded to Station Avenue, Ashwood, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire at 8.13pm on Thursday, August 28.Enroute to scene, firefighters observed significant smoke and flames issuing from the area and quickly escalated the response.Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find a residential unit fully alight.Firefighters wearing…

MELTON: 22 firefighters at blaze

Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident in Erskine Way, Melton West, at 11.03pm Saturday, August 30, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported smoke issuing from a house.FRV crews arrived on scene within six minutes to find the house well alight with flames through the roof of the single storey 15m x 20m home….

CARDINIA: Rescue at Tonimbuk

A man has been winched to safety after getting stuck in mud in Tonimbuk.Emergency services were called to the property on Bridal Rd about 2.45pm on Wednesday, August 27.It is understood the man was attempting to rescue cattle at his property when he entered a dam and began to sink into mud.Police were assisted by…

MELTON: 000 calls about Hillside fire

Friday, August 22, 2025

Fire Rescue Victoria alongside Country Fire Authority crews responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls for a house fire on Bedingham Drive, Hillside, shortly after 11pm on Thursday (Aug. 21).Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find a residential garage well alight, with the fire quickly spreading to the attached single storey house and…

YARRA: Fire at Abbotsford

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to multiple reports of a building fire in Johnston St, Abbotsford, at 12.43pm Tuesday (Aug. 19).Firefighters arrived on the scene within six minutes to find a 25 metre by 10 metre brick building fully ablaze and escalated their response.Firefighters used multiple hoselines in an aggressive external attack to bring the…

MAROONDAH: Chemical spill at Ringwood

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a small chemical spill in the science department of the Yarra Valley Grammar School in Ringwood at 1.32pm on Tuesday afternoon, August 19.Firefighters arrived on the scene within seven minutes to find a small spill in a science room.Around 700 students and staff were evacuated with no injuries reported…

MAROONDAH: Fire at Heathmont

Monday, August 11, 2025

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a house fire on Wainui Avenue, Heathmont, shortly after 11am on Monday, August 11, after multiple calls were made to Triple Zero (000).Firefighters arrived to find a 10 metre by 15 metre single storey weatherboard house fully alight and impinging on a neighbouring house.Crews were faced with one house…

YARRA RANGES: Mp’s salute to Chrinside Park CFA unit

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Evelyn MLA Brigid Vallence (pictured) has paid tribute in State Parliament to the Chirnside Park CFA fire brigade, which just celebrated its 10-year anniversary, “serving our community with distinction”.“In its short 10 years the Chirnside Park CFA has punched above its weight, demonstrating an exceptional level of service protecting our community in times of emergency,…