Kalorama Fire Brigade

18/06/2026

To all the residents of Kalorama-Mt Dandenong,

We hope that you have received a flyer inviting you to the free ceremony to award the Kalorama firefighters an individual Unit Citation for Courage for their work on the night of the storms in June 2021.

Our community showed exceptional collaboration and resilience during this time. We would therefore be delighted to see you there to celebrate our collective effort 🙌

09/06/2026

Five years after the catastrophic June 9, 2021 storms devastated Kalorama, the mountain community has shown deep resilience while grappling with a long, complex recovery. Over 20,000 trees were uprooted across the Dandenong Ranges by highly unusual, destructive east coast low-pressure winds, leaving the township of Kalorama as one of the hardest-hit "ground zero" locations.

Despite feeling largely isolated from government assistance in the initial chaotic days, the Kalorama and wider Dandenong’s community rallied together, our community spirit was strong. Neighbours supported one another by setting up impromptu hubs, sharing generators, and offering meals, cementing a powerful legacy of local camaraderie and support that remains five years later.

Bill Robinson
Captain
Kalorama-Mt. Dandenong Fre Brigade

23/04/2026

And some more happy winners on the night...

23/04/2026

A massive thanks to everyone who came, bid, donated & won to make our Annual Trivia Night such a great success!

The funds we have raised will go towards making sure the Brigade is best placed to keep our community safe.

Special thanks again to the following contributors: our fabulous MC, our host Olinda Community House Inc and donors: Olinda Cellars Croydon Camera House Cost Less Bolts Moorabbin Pty Ltd Kapi Art Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Four Pillars Gin IGA Montrose Kelly's Bar & Kitchen .roastery Ian Anderson Wendy Britt Bunnings Warehouse Australia

12/04/2026

The count down continues ⏰️ For those with Trivia Night tickets remember to bring along some cash for our $2 Money Squares and $5 Fireys games!!! We'll also have an EFT option on the night.

For those still on the fence, we're down to 2 tables of 8 and 2 single tickets. Get in fast before we sell out 🔥

Thanks also to for your amazing donation for our Silent Auction 🔌⭕️🪚

08/04/2026

Trivia Night count down is on - 10 sleeps to go!!! 🥳 Prizes, games & our amazing Silent Auction awaits...

We still have some tables of 8 and a few spots left on existing tables. Be sure to snap them up fast so you don't miss out 🔥

We have some great additional supporters to thank, including our hosts Olinda Community House Inc and donors: Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Croydon Camera House 👏👏👏

05/04/2026

🐰 Happy Easter Reminders 🐰

We wish you all a wonderful Easter with family & friends!

A few reminders to make it even better:

1. Test your smoke alarms & replace the batteries or units if needed. More than half of serious house fires start in the bedroom or living room 💨⏰️

2. Burn off safely: register, ensure a 3 metre clearance, check wind speed, have water on hand, supervise at all times, and ensure it's fully extinguished when you leave! We don't want to have to visit 🔥🙅‍♀️🚒

3. Purchase your ticket to our Annual Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday 18th April for extended fun times!!! 👩‍🚒🎉👨‍🚒

More details in FB comments below..

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31/03/2026

Shout out to our Trivia Night donors and supporters!!! Without you we couldn't run this event to raise much needed Brigade funds 🙌

To be in the running to win great prizes or take your chances with our Silent Auction - get your tickets now - tables will sell out soon!!! Join us Saturday 18th April 🔥🚒

Olinda Cellars Four Pillars Gin .roastery Kelly's Bar & Kitchen IGA Montrose Destiny Point Cafe Bunnings Warehouse Australia

24/03/2026

Feel like staying close to home? Grab a ticket to our Brigade Trivia Night Fundraiser - car pool with your neighbours & friends!

We still have a few tables available for Saturday 18th April - get in before they sell out!!! 🔥🚒🔥

23/03/2026