The Werribee Fire Brigade has had a busy start to the year breaking a record that has stood for more than a century.
The volunteer brigade responded to 141 incidents in January, making it the busiest in the brigade’s 111-year history.
In addition to protecting the local Werribee community, brigade members have also been deployed to assist with major firefighting operations across the state.
Brigade captain Michael Wells said the commitment shown by the members had been “outstanding.”
“January has placed enormous demands on our people, despite this, our volunteers have continued to step up, responding locally, deploying across Victoria, and maintaining a professional and highly effective response under difficult conditions,” Mr Wells said.
“Many Werribee firefighters have attended multiple incidents each day, with some also undertaking deployments that require days away from home.
“The record-breaking start to the year stands as a clear reminder of the vital role played by the volunteers of not only the Werribee Fire Brigade but all CFA volunteers, who continue to protect lives and property, locally and across Victoria, whenever they are called upon.”
As summer continues, Werribee CFA encourages community members to stay informed via the Vic Emergency App, practice fire safety, and consider supporting or joining their local brigade.
