Ballarat hosts firefighter camp with new recruits set to fight fires and help in emergencies

The new Forest Fire Management Victoria ‘firies’ will not only battle blazes this summer but will also help in other emergency situations such as floods.

 

“Once they’ve successfully completed the course, the trainees will work alongside FFMVic’s permanent staff where they’ll continue with on-the-job learning from experienced firefighters on potential deployments to assist with flood responses,” said Grampians Regional Manager Forest Fire Operations, Peter Brick.

 

“They will undertake further training in forest fire operational skills and four wheel drive operation over coming weeks.”

 

“Later in the year, when things dry up, they will continue to work alongside our permanent firefighters to complete fire protection work, respond to bushfires and other emergencies, as well as support planned burning operations,” he said.

 

A total of 83 seasonal firefighters will be on board from the middle of November based in depots including Beaufort, Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat.

 

 

 

 

 

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