MEDIA ALERT
Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board
456 Albert Street, East Melbourne 3002 Tel (03) 9662 2311 Fax (03) 9665 4244 www.mfb.vic.gov.au
15 October 2009
Urban areas take action for summer
The MFB are urging metropolitan Melbourne residents to prepare their properties ahead of
the upcoming fire season.
In highlighting the improvements residents can make around their homes and properties,
the MFB together with Parks Victoria will identify potential fire risks at an urban property,
which is in proximity to parkland.
Photo and interview opportunity:
WHO:
Minster for Police and Emergency Services, the Hon. Bob Cameron
MFB Chief Fire Officer, Tony Murphy
Parks Victoria Director Fire and Emergency Services, David Nugent
MFB Manager Community Safety, Commander Frank Stockton
Property owner
WHAT:
Identify fire risks at an urban residential property in proximity to parkland
WHERE:
Private residence, 63 Church Street, Abbotsford.
Melways: Map: 2D Ref: B12
WHEN:
TODAY, Thursday 15 October, 2009
10.00am
For further information please contact:
Jennifer Roberts
T 03 9665 4394
M 0400 919 778
E
jroberts@mfb.vic.gov.au
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