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''Please note that as of February 1, 2009, only [[Special:Userlogin|logged in]] users will be able to view and edit pages.''


Why not have a look at the '''[[fleet list]]''', or the list of '''[[fire stations]]'''?
Why not have a look at the '''[[fleet list]]''', or the list of '''[[fire stations]]'''?
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To browse all articles on MFBWiki, see '''[[:Category:Categories|Categories]]'''.
To browse all articles on MFBWiki, see '''[[:Category:Categories|Categories]]'''.
''You'll need to [[Special:Userlogin|'''create an account''' or '''log in''']] before you view and edit pages.''


Find out more about the [[wikipedia:Metropolitan Fire Brigade (Melbourne)|Metropolitan Fire Brigade]] at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Find out more about the [[wikipedia:Metropolitan Fire Brigade (Melbourne)|Metropolitan Fire Brigade]] at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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<big>'''Latest news'''</big>
<big>'''Latest news'''</big>
* '''April 22, 2010:''' [[Car 323]], [[Car 326]] & [[Car 326]] up for auction at Manheimfowles.
* '''August 29, 2021:''' MediaWiki has been upgraded to the latest version. Please report any errors to [[User:Richmeister]].
* '''January 13, 2010:''' Tender requested for 2 new Ladder Platforms
* '''May 26, 2020:''' New Car 191 enters service as Rescue 3.
* '''December 23, 2009:''' [[Car 113]] commissioned as Pumper Tanker [[Fire Station 44|44]] & [[Car 040]] commissioned as Pumper [[Fire Station 43|43]].
* '''March 21, 2018:''' New Mk5 pumpers Cars 043 & 044 enter service as Pumper 14A & Pumper 51A respectively.
* '''December 18, 2009:''' [[Car 109]] commissioned as Pumper Tanker [[Fire Station 34|34]] & [[Car 039]] commissioned as Pumper [[Fire Station 38|38A]].
* '''October 22, 2014:''' Tender issued for 6 new Mk5 Pumper Tankers.
* '''December 17, 2009:''' Teleboom 23 and Ladder Platform 31 return to [[Fire Station 25]] & [[Car 038]] commissioned as Pumper [[Fire Station 14|14]].
* '''October 8, 2014:''' Tender issued for 1 new Ultra Large Pumper.
* '''December 9, 2009:''' [[Car 036]] commissioned as Pumper [[Fire Station 18|18]].
* '''September 24, 2014:''' Tender issued for 1 new Ladder Platform.
* '''November 25, 2009:''' [[Car 035]] and [[Car 037]] commissioned as Pumper [[Fire Station 24|24]] and Pumper [[Fire Station 2|2A]].
* '''June 26, 2014:''' New Mk5 pumper tanker Car 115 enters service as Pumper Tanker 33.
* '''November 24, 2009:''' [[Car 034 (2009)|Car 034]] commissioned as Pumper [[Fire Station 46|46]]. Its first major job is a [[Alarm escalation|2ASF]] at the [[Fire Services Museum of Victoria|FSMV]] Workshops, Newport.
* '''June 18, 2014:''' Car 201 involved in major collision whilst en-route to a call as Pumper 1B.
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We currently have a number of tasks you can help us with, see the [[MFBWiki:To-do list|To-do list]]
We currently have a number of tasks you can help us with, see the [[MFBWiki:To-do list|To-do list]]


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<center>[[Image:NSF1A_-_Warrigal_Road,_Moorabbin.jpg|360px]]<br />Pumper Tanker [[Fire Station 34|34]] ([[Car 109 (2008)]]) at a 1st alarm Non Structure fire in Moorabbin on February 2, 2010. Photo by [[User:Bobman|Bobby CERNY]].</center>
<center>[[File:CFA_Dandenong_P1_%26_MFB_P47A.jpg|360px]]<br />Pumper 47A and Dandenong Pumper 1 attending an incident in Noble Park, November 2011. Photo by [[User:Bobman|Bobby CERNY]].</center>


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<big>'''Featured article'''</big>
<big>'''Featured article'''</big>


: [[Image:Car 012 as P1A Oct 06 2.jpg|right|80px]]''The '''Mark 5 Pumper''' (often abbreviated to Mk5) is the current generation of pumpers in the MFB fleet. It is the eighth generation of MFB Pumper and the successor to the Mark 4 Pumper. The first Mark 5 Pumper has been in service since 2002. '''[[Mark 5 Pumper|Read more...]]'''''
: [[File:SF7A (c).jpg|right|80px]]The '''Keys Road Factory Fire''' started shortly before 9:00 AM on April 18, 2006 in the ''Select-O-Pedic Bedding'' factory in Keys Road, Moorabbin. The fire was escalated to seventh alarm and caused an estimated $30,000,000 damage, making it the biggest fire since the Brooklyn Meatworks Fire in 2001.<br />'''[[Keys Road Factory Fire 2006|Read more...]]'''''


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Latest revision as of 10:58, 10 July 2024

Welcome to
Recording the history of Fire Rescue Victoria and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Getting started

Why not have a look at the fleet list, or the list of fire stations?

See the current appliance locations.

To browse all articles on MFBWiki, see Categories.

You'll need to create an account or log in before you view and edit pages.

Find out more about the Metropolitan Fire Brigade at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Latest news

  • August 29, 2021: MediaWiki has been upgraded to the latest version. Please report any errors to User:Richmeister.
  • May 26, 2020: New Car 191 enters service as Rescue 3.
  • March 21, 2018: New Mk5 pumpers Cars 043 & 044 enter service as Pumper 14A & Pumper 51A respectively.
  • October 22, 2014: Tender issued for 6 new Mk5 Pumper Tankers.
  • October 8, 2014: Tender issued for 1 new Ultra Large Pumper.
  • September 24, 2014: Tender issued for 1 new Ladder Platform.
  • June 26, 2014: New Mk5 pumper tanker Car 115 enters service as Pumper Tanker 33.
  • June 18, 2014: Car 201 involved in major collision whilst en-route to a call as Pumper 1B.

Help us out

Before you start editing, please have a look at the help pages, and you'll need to create an account.

We currently have a number of tasks you can help us with, see the To-do list

Featured photo

Pumper 47A and Dandenong Pumper 1 attending an incident in Noble Park, November 2011. Photo by Bobby CERNY.

Featured article

The Keys Road Factory Fire started shortly before 9:00 AM on April 18, 2006 in the Select-O-Pedic Bedding factory in Keys Road, Moorabbin. The fire was escalated to seventh alarm and caused an estimated $30,000,000 damage, making it the biggest fire since the Brooklyn Meatworks Fire in 2001.
Read more...