Following
last years huge success, the Bushfire Expo is on again! Saturday
November 22nd 2008 is planned to
be even bigger and better than last years event!
Come along to the Riddells Creek Fire Station
from 10am to 3pm and view the impressive array of modern day fire fighting
appliances while the kids take part in a range of free art
and craft activities.
Thanks to our firm partnership with the
Lions Club of Riddells Creek, this years Bushfire & Emergency
Services Expo will also coincide with a range of other
festivities on the day which include....
Fireworks display (9pm):
Twilight picnic with live bands (3pm
- 8pm):
Carnival rides & amusements (all
day)
CFA Torchlight march (8.30pm):
Information seminars will also run throughout
the day, covering topics such as Bushfire Safety, how to Join
CFA and how to prepare a Bushfire Survival Plan.
Looking at preparing
your property for the summer ahead? Why not come along and
check out the many local businesses that sell all of the necessary
equipment to better protect your home.
A huge array of other emergency
services such as the SES, DSE, MFB, St John Ambulance, Red Cross,
Victoria Police, Wildlife Victoria and the Salvation Army will also be attending.
For further details or if you would like to
have your business represented at the expo, please contact
Alex Batty on 0439-952-306 or send an email to a.batty@cfa.vic.gov.au
Frequently
asked questions:
I own a small fire safety business, how
can I book myself a place at the expo? Fantastic, we're
always after new businesses to feature at the event. Like last
year, securing a place at the Bushfire Expo is FREE! To book
yourself a place, contact Dean Anderson at d.anderson@cfa.vic.gov.au
I would love to come down and view the
expo, but is there anything to keep my children occupied? Absolutely!
A large range of kids activities will occur throughout the
Expo. Art and craft activities with a fire safety message will
take place in addition to some DIY exercises provided by the
team at Bunnings Warehouse.
How can I support this years expo in the
form of sponsorship or donations? To help make this years
Expo a success, we appreciate support of any kind! Whether
this be a financial contribution or the donation of goods,
services or hire material we would love to hear from
you.