VEMTC Bangholme

 

Situated in Melbourne’s south eastern suburb of Carrum Downs, the VEMTC Bangholme campus spans approximately 44 acres, offering a comprehensive, purpose built environment for Emergency Services Training.

Crafted for both theoretical instruction and hands on practical experience, the campus features over 20 diverse training areas coupled with state of the art classrooms. It's a vital hub educating both volunteers, career staff, other emergency services, Government agencies and external user groups.

VEMTC Bangholme stands as a leading-edge training campus—boasting expansive and versatile facilities, Immersive simulation technology, and multi-agency collaboration. It plays a key role in equipping Emergency Services with the skills and scenarios potentially faced in the field.

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How to book this training ground

Find out more about VEMTC Campus Booking Procedure.

Bookings can be made using the:

Please email completed form to admin.vemtc@cfa.vic.gov.au.

Campus Features

BA TRAINING

 

SEARCH AND RESCUE

 

GAS PAD

 

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

 

AVIATION

 

TEACHING CENTRE

 

Training areas and props

Bangholme-features

Flammable Liquids Gas Prop - Domestic
BA Building (one level/multi-level) Gas Prop - Gantry
Fire Attack Building Gas Prop - Overhead Tank
Low Structure Fire Attack Gas Prop - Tanker
Extinguisher Prop Gas Ruptures
Forcible Entry Prop Roof Access Prop
Domestic Apartment Prop Building Structures Props
Confined Space Rescue Drafting Pit
Trench Rescue Aviation Prop
Road Accident Rescue Train Prop
Hazardous Materials Solar Panel Prop
Gas Prop - Car Driving Range
SWAH (Safe Working at heights) Prop
USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Training area

Classroom facilities

Conference Room Capacity 6 Printable whiteboard
Classroom 1 Capacity 22

Classrooms have docking stations, whiteboards, WIFI and media screens with HDMI compatibility

Classroom 2 Capacity 20
Classroom 3 Capacity 16
Classroom 4 Capacity 20
Classroom 5 Capacity 22

Off-site support to brigades

The following resources are available for Brigades / Members offsite training by submitting a request through the Offsite booking form.

SER (South East Region) BA Trailer including:
4 Classic sets
4 Electronic sets
16 BA cylinders
3 Dummies
Smoke Machine (with 1 litre of fluid)
Gas Suits (6 available)
BA Cylinders (12 available)
Portable Radios (4 available)
7 x 5 Trailer
Splash Suits (12 available)

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How to find us

CFA VEMTC Bangholme

808 Thompson Road, Carrum Downs VIC 3201

Phone: 03 8794 4900
Email: admin.vemtc@cfa.vic.gov.au

 

 

Page last updated:  Wednesday, 3 September 2025 2:21:54 PM