Free BBQ, Virtual Reality, Fire Safety Demo & More – Mt Eliza Fire Brigade Open Day 2023
Calling all our fantastic community members! Get ready to mark your calendars because our Mt Eliza Fire Brigade is hosting an unforgettable event that promises fun, learning, and some mouth-watering BBQ delights!
Date: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 103 Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza, Vic, 3930
Cost: Free
Open Day Activities
Savour the Flavours: Prepare your taste buds for a treat! We’re firing up the BBQ, grilling some delicious sausages, and serving them up with all the fixings. It’s the perfect way to spend quality time with family and friends while enjoying a tasty meal. We’ll also have a popcorn machine and coffee van.
Safety in Action: Ever wondered what our brave volunteer firefighters do to keep us safe? We’ll show you! Witness thrilling fire safety demonstrations that showcase our life-saving techniques and equipment. Learn how to stay safe and prevent fires in your own home.
Fire Extinguisher Demonstration: Learn the art of using a fire extinguisher! Our volunteer firefighters will guide you through the steps of effectively tackling a fire using this life-saving device. It’s a hands-on experience that empowers you with vital fire safety skills. Don’t miss this chance to become a fire safety hero!
Get Up Close and Personal: Explore our incredible fire trucks and equipment up close. Climb aboard and discover the tools and technology that our dedicated volunteers use to fight fires and save lives. It’s an experience the kids (and the young at heart) won’t want to miss!
Junior Brigade Firefighter Demonstration: Our junior fire brigade members aged 12 to 16 will show off their amazing firefighting skills in a live demonstration that’s not to be missed!
Vehicle Rescue Demonstration: Witness first-hand the precision and expertise required to safely extricate individuals from car accidents with a live demonstration from Frankston SES. It’s a powerful display of teamwork, innovation, and life-saving techniques on road rescue.
Virtual Reality Adventure: Experience what it is like putting out a fire in a safe and controlled environment with our Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher. It’s a unique and engaging way to learn how to handle fire emergencies in your home or workplace.
Prizes and Games: We’ve got thrilling competitions and fun activities lined up for you. Do you have what it takes to be faster than a firefighter?
Face Painting Water Squirting and More: For the kids we have face painting, colouring in activities, show bags, water squirting and a host of other activities to keep all the little ones entertained throughout the day.
Don’t Miss Out!
Mt Eliza Fire Brigade’s Open Day is not just for fire enthusiasts – it’s for everyone of all ages who wants to have a fantastic time while learning valuable life-saving skills. Whether you’re curious about fire safety or you are new in the area, our event promises something for everyone.
So, bring your family, friends, kids, grandparents and neighbours along for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and the opportunity to meet our amazing volunteer firefighters. Mark your calendar – Sunday 22nd October, spread the word, and let’s make this year’s Open Day the best one yet!
We can’t wait to see you there, and together, we’ll make our community safer and stronger.
Stay tuned for more updates, and tell us you are coming on our Facebook Event and to receive the latest news and event details. See you at the Open Day on Sunday 22nd October 2023!
