150th Anniversary of Warrnambool Fire BrigadePrint Page 
A sign at the Warrnambool Fire Station commemorates 150 years of service to the Warrnambool community.
In 2013 the Warrnambool Fire Brigade reached a milestone - 150 years of continuous operation. Prior to 1863 there had been some attempts to start a local fire brigade in the fledgling community, but they were not successful. Ultimately, on the 6th of March 1863, at the Flying Buck Inn, Liebig Street Warrnambool, a Brigade was born.
Over the years it has ebbed and flowed, been strong and had struggles, especialy in the early years. It is now a strong, modern, integrated Brigade, with Volunteers and Staff working together to maintain the strength and to maintain the service. Driven in early times by a need to respond to fires in their community, the people of Warrnambool formed the Brigade. Now the Brigade responds to over 600 calls year; the need is still there.
Location
| Address: | 678 Raglan Parade , Warrnambool Fire Station, Warrnambool, 3280 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.376293 Long: 142.480575 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1863 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2013 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2013 |
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150 years
1863 Warrnambool 2013
Urban Fire Brigade
Warrnambool Fire Brigade
Celebrating 150 years of Community Service
1863 - 2013
