Toolangi Fire Brigade was established in 1953 after the fires of "Black Friday" in 1939. Our first captain was Alex (Charles) Demby whose father was killed in those devastating fires.
We are a small brigade situated between Healesville & Kinglake (see map) approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.
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On Saturday 12 June, 2010 Toolangi Rural Fire Brigade hosted the inagural planting of the FireStar the official rose of the CFA. It was a very successful day with the propagator Robert Wakelam and our brigade captain Ben Rose planting the rose at our station. These roses are for sale and you can nominate the brigade you want the proceeds to go to. Click here to go to the FireStar website. Click here to see more photos of the day. |
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One of our life members, Robert (Bob) Pockett has published a book on the history of the first 50 years of the Toolangi Rural Fire Brigade. This book gives an in depth history of the brigade and the fires that have affected the brigade over the years up to 2003. This book can be purchased through our treasurer for $25.00 including postage. Bob has been a member since the brigade's inception and was secretary for the brigade from 1976 -1987. |
