ARARAT Fire Brigade has been keeping Ararat safe for almost 150 years.<\/p>\n
The brigade is 100% volunteer operated and they are on the lookout for an influx of new members to join and help protect the community,<\/p>\n
People living in Ararat who are interested in joining a motivated, friendly team of volunteers are encouraged to get involved.<\/p>\n
The CFA provides full training for new members and run courses to teach people basic fireground practices, pump operation, fire safety awareness, first aid and leadership skills.<\/p>\n
A new member information session is planned for early October to give prospective new members an overview of what the CFA is about and some of the many roles people play within the organisation.<\/p>\n
Lieutenant Ash Turnham says no previous experience is necessary.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really important that we get new members to protect the community by allowing us to get trucks out the door a bit quicker,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the day we struggle. We have a big focus on anyone who isn\u2019t working nine to five. Finding people available during those hours would be great, but we\u2019ll welcome anyone we can get,\u201d Lieutenant Turnham said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking for different people of different ages and different skills, whether they work in an office or a farm. Whatever skills people have they will bring something.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not all about the pager going off and hopping on the truck and heading off. There\u2019s a lot of behind the scenes stuff like community events, we do the market, community safety, fire equipment maintenance. Even if you are not interested in being a fire fighter there is still a role,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u2018If someone has a truck licence they are already half way there.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a social element too. The last Sunday of the month we have a barbeque after we do our truck checks. You invite your family down for a bit of fun. We also have social events throughout the year. It\u2019s a great group of men and women,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The information session will be held on Tuesday October 4th<\/sup> at the fire station in Tuson Street commencing 7.30pm.<\/p>\n More information can be found on the Ararat Fire Brigade Facebook page.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ARARAT Fire Brigade has been keeping Ararat safe for almost 150 years.
\nThe brigade is 100% volunteer operated and they are on the lookout for an influx of new members to join and help protect the community,
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\nThe CFA provides full training for new members and run courses to teach people basic fireground practices, pump operation, fire safety awareness, first aid and leadership skills.
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