How many firefighters helped put out the black Saturday bush fires?

During the Black Saturday bushfires in February 2009, approximately 4,500 firefighters were involved in the efforts to combat the blazes in Victoria, Australia. This included personnel from various fire services, including the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), as well as volunteers and support staff. Their combined efforts were crucial in managing the devastating fires that resulted in significant loss of life and property.