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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>
* '''September 11, 2010:''' [[Car 041]] & [[Car 042]] (new pumpers) spotted at Mills-Tui.
* '''August 29, 2021:''' MediaWiki has been upgraded to the latest version. Please report any errors to [[User:Richmeister]].
* '''September 3, 2010:''' [[Car 331]] up for auction at Manheimfowles.
* '''May 26, 2020:''' New Car 191 enters service as Rescue 3.
* '''September 1, 2010:''' [[Car 329]] & [[Car 330]] up for auction at Manheimfowles.
* '''March 21, 2018:''' New Mk5 pumpers Cars 043 & 044 enter service as Pumper 14A & Pumper 51A respectively.
* '''August 29, 2010:''' [[Statewide USAR]] Deployment vehicle [[Car 152 (2010)|Car 152]] spotted for the first time.
* '''October 22, 2014:''' Tender issued for 6 new Mk5 Pumper Tankers.
* '''July 12, 2010:''' [[Car 324]], [[Car 325]] & [[Car 328]] up for auction at Manheimfowles.
* '''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.
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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 13:39, 29 August 2021

Welcome to
Recording the history of 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...