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| Glenrowan Fire Brigade is classed as a
category 3 brigade . All members must have successfully completed a recruit firefighter
course , or have satisfied the Captain that they have experience and knowledge at least
equivalent to the course and that they are able to demonstrate the ability to operate the
pumps and equipment correctly . The C.F.A. requirement for members' training is four
sessions per year . Our brigade holds combined training for men & women on every
Sunday morning from 9.30 to 12.00 and also on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 9.00 .
Training is conducted on the following ...... Pump operations ..., ERS operations Deltec
alarms ..., Watchroom procedures..., Fire & incident reports Safety of tanker
crews..., Structural fire attack...,Grass & bushfire attack and behaviour..., Radio
procedure..., Hazardous material response ...,Breathing apparatus usage..., Foam& foam
making..., Driver training (both 2 & 4 wheel drive) ...,Flammable liquid & Gas
fires ...,Railway and freeway incidents..., Our brigade also assists other brigades
outside out area and trains to assist in .. High Voltage Electricity Distribution centre
fires , Wineries and associated buildings , Drage AirWorld and Museum , Wangaratta Airport
and terminal , A.D.I. - ammunition manufacturing plant, Monsbent - Chipboard & Timber
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