The Ferntree Gully Fire Station
5-7 The Avenue
Founded in 1942, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is a part of Victoria’s Country Fire Authority, a network of over 1,200 fire brigades designated to protect life and property across the state. Our members are fully volunteer and are constantly on call, providing highly trained emergency response at a nationally recognised standard.
Who are we?
Our brigade is formed of volunteer members from around the Ferntree Gully community, devoted to the pursuit of public safety through fire attack, fire prevention and community safety education programs. We as a brigade of commited CFA members are honoured to make this significant contribution to public safety.
What incidents do we respond to?
We respond to a broad range of emergencies including bushfires, building fires, vehicle accidents, rescues, hazardous materials and other incidents where there is risk to life or property. We also work in conjuction with other emergency services including Police, Ambulance and SES to provide them support where needed.
Where do we respond?
Our primary reponse area is the suburb of Ferntree Gully. We also respond to incidents in surrounding suburbs including Upper Ferntree Gully and The Basin. During large scale incidents we can be called anywhere across Victoria to assist other communities. We can even be sent interstate during national emergencies.
What training do we have?
CFA train Firefighters to a nationally recognised standard. Our members have many qualifications including Structural Firefighting, Breathing Apparatus, HAZMAT operations, First Aid and more. Additionally, our brigade hold training sessions twice every week to ensure we maintain critical skills for responding to any emergency.
Who are we?
Our brigade is formed of volunteer members from around the Ferntree Gully community, devoted to the pursuit of public safety through fire attack, fire prevention and community safety education programs. We as a brigade of commited CFA members are honoured to make this significant contribution to public safety.
What incidents do we respond to?
We respond to a broad range of emergencies including bushfires, building fires, vehicle accidents, rescues, hazardous materials and other incidents where there is risk to life or property. We also work in conjuction with other emergency services including Police, Ambulance and SES to provide them support where needed.
Where do we respond?
Our primary reponse area is the suburb of Ferntree Gully. We also respond to incidents in surrounding suburbs including Upper Ferntree Gully and The Basin. During large scale incidents we can be called anywhere across Victoria to assist other communities. We can even be sent interstate during national emergencies.
What training do we have?
CFA train Firefighters to a nationally recognised standard. Our members have many qualifications including Structural Firefighting, Breathing Apparatus, HAZMAT operations, First Aid and more. Additionally, our brigade hold training sessions twice every week to ensure we maintain critical skills for responding to any emergency.
Our Story
Explore the history of the Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade. From its founding, growth in numbers, development in technology and equipment, and the many fires that were bravely battled along the way.
Our Story
Explore the history of the Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade. From its founding, growth in numbers, development in technology and equipment, and the many fires that were bravely battled along the way.
Brigade Captains
Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade has been led by the following individuals as Brigade Captain.
| Name: | From: | To: |
| H. Dinsdale | July 1942 | May 1943 |
| S. Parker | May 1943 | August 1950 |
| J. White | August 1950 | April 1955 |
| R. Parker | April 1955 | June 1958 |
| J. Dinsdale | June 1958 | July 1962 |
| J. Walker | July 1962 | September 1962 |
| R. Parker | September 1962 | June 1971 |
| F. Stephenson | June 1971 | June 1986 |
| T. Potter | June 1986 | May 1989 |
| R. O’Toole | June 1989 | March 1992 |
| R. Small | April 1992 | 1997 |
| R. W. Shiner | 1997 | 1999 |
| W. M. Watson AFSM | 1999 | 2001 |
| S. Broadfoot | 2001 | 2004 |
| J. Thompson | 2004 | 2008 |
| R. Small | 2008 | May 2010 |
| R. Stork | May 2010 | 2013 |
| S. Smith | 2013 | Current |