By KATH GANNAWAY
WARBURTON CFA’s rich history went on show last week with the launch of the brigade’s 100th birthday exhibition.
The Celebrating Community Firefighting Volunteers Exhibition honours members and families, past and present, who have served the Warburton and district community since 1915.
The history of the brigade is told in pictures and displays that include old radios, hose branches, fire-fighting equipment, paintings, uniforms, protective clothing, trophies and the competition wheel and hose.
Photographs trace the history of the brigade from the iconic photo of the original bandstand which house the initial equipment, through portraits of captains, competitions, fires and other events.
Former members joined with the current crew and along with CFA officials and community members to cut a birthday cake to launch what will be a year-long celebration.
The Celebrating Community Firefighting Volunteers Exhibition is on at the Arts Centre in Warburton until Tuesday 10 February.
