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What's Involved in Being a Volunteer Firefighter
An insight into a day in the life of a volunteer firefighter during the height of a bushfire season and what kind of training is required to join by Ian Avage (NSWRFS Deputy Group Officer and member of the Splitters Creek RFB) and Dave Rossiter (Lieutenant Recruitment and Communications, Wodonga West Fire Brigade).
In 2019/2020 Australia experienced the worst bushfire season in living memory.
The purpose of the Our First Responders project is to pay tribute and give voice to the many people who risked their lives and livelihoods to protect the Albury Wodonga community from this bushfire season. Special thanks to NSWRFS Deputy Group Officer and member of the Splitters Creek RFB Ian Avage, Lieutenant Recruitment and Communications Dave Rossiter and Firefighter Brent Jackson of Wodonga West Fire Brigade for volunteering your time not only towards the actual firefighting but also towards this project.
PLEASE NOTE
These podcasts contain traumatic content that may be triggering to some listeners. If you are worried about your mental health or the mental health of a loved one, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
DONATIONS TO:
NSW Rural Fire Service fund for Samuel McPaul at Westpac BSB 032 001 Account 183554 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/supporting-cfa
ourfirstresponders.com.au
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By Aimee ChanAn insight into a day in the life of a volunteer firefighter during the height of a bushfire season and what kind of training is required to join by Ian Avage (NSWRFS Deputy Group Officer and member of the Splitters Creek RFB) and Dave Rossiter (Lieutenant Recruitment and Communications, Wodonga West Fire Brigade).
In 2019/2020 Australia experienced the worst bushfire season in living memory.
The purpose of the Our First Responders project is to pay tribute and give voice to the many people who risked their lives and livelihoods to protect the Albury Wodonga community from this bushfire season. Special thanks to NSWRFS Deputy Group Officer and member of the Splitters Creek RFB Ian Avage, Lieutenant Recruitment and Communications Dave Rossiter and Firefighter Brent Jackson of Wodonga West Fire Brigade for volunteering your time not only towards the actual firefighting but also towards this project.
PLEASE NOTE
These podcasts contain traumatic content that may be triggering to some listeners. If you are worried about your mental health or the mental health of a loved one, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
DONATIONS TO:
NSW Rural Fire Service fund for Samuel McPaul at Westpac BSB 032 001 Account 183554 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/supporting-cfa
ourfirstresponders.com.au