Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running
For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups.
What began as a collaborative event between the Peninsula and Westernport Groups has now grown to include the South East Group, with more than 185 CFA members converging on Crib Point to refresh their skills ahead of the upcoming bushfire season.
This year’s large-scale exercise, held on Sunday 2 November, simulated a coastal vegetation fire, providing crews with a realistic training environment.
Three firefighting aircraft supported ground operations throughout the day, conducting coordinated water drops and allowing members to practice calling in and working alongside aerial support during live fire incidents.
“These exercises aren’t just about readiness - they’re about safety,” Deputy Chief Officer South East Region Trevor Owen said. “They ensure we deliver the best possible response and that everyone comes home safe, every call, every time.”
DCO Owen said it was inspiring to see many new firefighters taking part after recently completing their training and joining their brigades.
“Every year this exercise gets bigger and better,” he added. “Well done to everyone involved for making it another successful and valuable day of training.”