Gallery | A flaming good time at Kialla Fire Brigade’s Open Day

By Taylah Baker and Rechelle Zammit

Nov 12, 2024

**Shepparton East firefighters Matthew Dwyer and Kamran Malik, with Ezra Lee-Nankervis, 2, and Captain Koala.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

It was a (fire)cracker of a day at the Kialla Fire Station at the weekend.

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On Sunday, November 10, the brigade members hosted an open day to promote fire safety and strengthen community connections.

Attendees were able to tap into the knowledgeable heads stationed in Kialla through a mobile education unit and designated stalls offering information on topics such as smoke alarm regulations and fire safety kits.

Meanwhile, the entertainment offered for families, including a visit from CFA’s Captain Koala, sparked children’s excitement.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit was behind the lens for the event.

**Ezra Lee-Nankervis, 2, with his dad Josh Lee and Shepparton East firefighter Matthew Dwyer.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Families were fired up and ready to climb aboard the iconic red engines.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Oliver Hutchins, 2, gives Captain Koala a high-five.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Volunteer firefighter Daniel Arnold discovered the station’s new recruit, Ben Porter, 3.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Captain Koala sparked joy in everyone present, including Milana Pigatto, 8, and Alessio Pigatto, 4.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Kialla firefighter Brandon Groves was ready to answer visitors’ burning questions about fire safety.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Peter Lawson holds his grandson Arjay Stevens, 2, while he gives a fist bump to Captain Koala.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Dad Jacob Crow and son Oliver Crow, 5, had an un-fire-gettable day.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

**Attendees were privy to all things firefighting on Open Day.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

By Taylah Baker and Rechelle Zammit

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