Nestor Perez-Tasso, Captain Koala, Simon O’Callaghan and Paul Elso at Campaspe Shire’s emergency services expo.
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Martin Flanagan
As Campaspe Shire braces for the Fire Danger Period, the success of Echuca’s Emergency Services Expo has highlighted the importance of community preparedness heading into summer.
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Held at Hopwood Gardens on October 24, Campaspe Shire Council’s Emergency Services Expo brought together emergency service agencies and local families for a day of safety, awareness and preparation.
CFA District 20 Campaspe catchment commander Paul Elso said the event built on a strong program of community engagement activities held across the region in recent weeks.
Echuca West CFA members Nathan Shaw and Drew Gailey at the Emergency Services Expo.
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Martin Flanagan
“Every time CFA members engage with the community is a success, as messaging about planning, preparedness and awareness is spread, leading to people’s safety,” Mr Elso said.
“Community members not only get a chance to meet emergency service personnel and understand what services exist, they receive valuable information and learn about their personal responsibility in preparing themselves and their property.
“They also give us the opportunity to hear from community members on any concerns or what’s important to them as much as it is about them hearing from us.”
Children loved catching up with Captain Koala at the Emergency Services Expo.
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Martin Flanagan
The expo comes at a crucial time, with the Fire Danger Period to start across Campaspe and Gannawarra shires at 1am on Monday, November 9.
Campaspe Shire’s emergency services expo was held at Hopwood Gardens on 24 October 2026.
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Martin Flanagan
Residents are being urged to use the remaining time before the Fire Danger Period begins to clean up properties, reduce fuel loads and complete any planned burn-offs while conditions and regulations still allow.
Echuca SES crew at the Emergency Services Expo.
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Martin Flanagan
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St John’s Ambulance at the Emergency Services Expo.
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Echuca-Moama Search and Rescue members at the Emergency Services Expo.
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Police at the Emergency Services Expo.
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The Emergency Services Expo was held at Hopwood Gardens on October 24.
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Martin Flanagan
Mr Elso also encouraged people to stay informed through trusted sources such as the VicEmergency app and to familiarise themselves with what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency.
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