ABOVE: The Coleman Department Store ablaze on New Haven Avenue. The Melbourne Fire Department has been protecting our community since 1916. First established as the volunteer fire department of two small towns (Eau Gallie and Melbourne), the Melbourne Fire Department has grown over the years to become a full-service professional department it is today, meeting the needs of a city more than 44 square miles in size with more than 77,000 residents. (City of Melbourne image)
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The Melbourne Fire Department has been protecting the community since 1916 and will hold a celebration on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Station 74, located at 1500 S. Hickory Street in Melbourne.
First established as the volunteer fire department of two small towns (Eau Gallie and Melbourne), the Melbourne Fire Department has grown over the years to become a full-service professional department it is today, meeting the needs of a city more than 44 square miles in size with more than 77,000 residents.
Come get to know your fire department and celebrate the 100th year of service to the City of Melbourne as. Tour Station 74, check out fire engines and rescue vehicles and watch demonstrations –including First Flight, vehicle extrication and rope rescue.
The Melbourne Fire Department has been protecting our community since 1916. First established as the volunteer fire department of two small towns (Eau Gallie and Melbourne), the Melbourne Fire Department has grown over the years to become a full-service professional department it is today, meeting the needs of a city more than 44 square miles in size with more than 77,000 residents. (City of Melbourne image)
On Display will be theSutphen Tower, Sutphen Engine, SQ74, Crash Truck, Command Trailer, Rehab Traler, Truck 76, Marine 70, Fire Prevention, Training Manikin, Engine 35, Gator and Air Trailer.
Schedule of Demonstrations: • Vehicle Extraction: 1 p.m. • Rope Rescue: 2 p.m. • Smoke Trailer: 12 noon – 3 p.m. • First Flight: Between 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., depending on calls • Station Tours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kids attractions includes a bounce house, 18-foot tnflatable slide, Engine for kids to spray water and the Chick-fil-a Cow.
ABOVE: The Coleman Department Store ablaze on New Haven Avenue. The Melbourne Fire Department has been protecting our community since 1916. First established as the volunteer fire department of two small towns (Eau Gallie and Melbourne), the Melbourne Fire Department has grown over the years to become a full-service professional department it is today, meeting the needs of a city more than 44 square miles in size with more than 77,000 residents. (City of Melbourne image)ABOVE: The Coleman Department Store ablaze on New Haven Avenue. The Melbourne Fire Department has been protecting our community since 1916. First established as the volunteer fire department of two small towns (Eau Gallie and Melbourne), the Melbourne Fire Department has grown over the years to become a full-service professional department it is today, meeting the needs of a city more than 44 square miles in size with more than 77,000 residents. (City of Melbourne image)The Melbourne Fire Department has been protecting our community since 1916. First established as the volunteer fire department of two small towns (Eau Gallie and Melbourne), the Melbourne Fire Department has grown over the years to become a full-service professional department it is today, meeting the needs of a city more than 44 square miles in size with more than 77,000 residents. (City of Melbourne image)Church Fire, Brothers Ave., 2004. The Melbourne Fire Department has been protecting our community since 1916. First established as the volunteer fire department of two small towns (Eau Gallie and Melbourne), the Melbourne Fire Department has grown over the years to become a full-service professional department it is today, meeting the needs of a city more than 44 square miles in size with more than 77,000 residents. (City of Melbourne image)
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