Shepparton East firefighters Matthew Dwyer and Kamran Malik, with Ezra Lee-Nankervis, 2, and Captain Koala.
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Rechelle Zammit
It was a (fire)cracker of a day at the Kialla Fire Station at the weekend.
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.
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Rechelle Zammit
Families were fired up and ready to climb aboard the iconic red engines.
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Rechelle Zammit
Oliver Hutchins, 2, gives Captain Koala a high-five.
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Rechelle Zammit
Volunteer firefighter Daniel Arnold discovered the station’s new recruit, Ben Porter, 3.
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Rechelle Zammit
Captain Koala sparked joy in everyone present, including Milana Pigatto, 8, and Alessio Pigatto, 4.
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Rechelle Zammit
Kialla firefighter Brandon Groves was ready to answer visitors’ burning questions about fire safety.
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Rechelle Zammit
Peter Lawson holds his grandson Arjay Stevens, 2, while he gives a fist bump to Captain Koala.
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Rechelle Zammit
Dad Jacob Crow and son Oliver Crow, 5, had an un-fire-gettable day.
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Rechelle Zammit
Attendees were privy to all things firefighting on Open Day.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
