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Gallery | A flaming good time at Kialla Fire Brigade’s Open Day

By Rechelle Zammit

Nov 12, 2024

Shepparton East firefighters Matthew Dwyer and Kamran Malik, with Ezra Lee-Nankervis, 2, and Captain Koala. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

It was a (fire)cracker of a day at the Kialla Fire Station at the weekend.

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On Sunday, November 10, the brigade members hosted an open day to promote fire safety and strengthen community connections.

Attendees were able to tap into the knowledgeable heads stationed in Kialla through a mobile education unit and designated stalls offering information on topics such as smoke alarm regulations and fire safety kits.

Meanwhile, the entertainment offered for families, including a visit from CFA’s Captain Koala, sparked children’s excitement.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit was behind the lens for the event.

Ezra Lee-Nankervis, 2, with his dad Josh Lee and Shepparton East firefighter Matthew Dwyer. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Families were fired up and ready to climb aboard the iconic red engines. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Oliver Hutchins, 2, gives Captain Koala a high-five. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Volunteer firefighter Daniel Arnold discovered the station’s new recruit, Ben Porter, 3. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Captain Koala sparked joy in everyone present, including Milana Pigatto, 8, and Alessio Pigatto, 4. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Kialla firefighter Brandon Groves was ready to answer visitors’ burning questions about fire safety. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Peter Lawson holds his grandson Arjay Stevens, 2, while he gives a fist bump to Captain Koala. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Dad Jacob Crow and son Oliver Crow, 5, had an un-fire-gettable day. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Attendees were privy to all things firefighting on Open Day. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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