Little River Fire Brigade has received $24,000 towards a new engine bay door, which will be a great asset according to brigade captain Greg Archer.
Coming as part of the state government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants, the announcement has come as Little River enters its busiest season for bushfires.
While the brigade’s manpower and equipment are sufficient for the time being, the demand for resources is ever increasing.
Much of the severity of fire risk in Little River can be attributed to the town’s geography, a landscape that is dominated by grasslands and especially the tussock weed.
“Fire water struggles to get through the canopy of the plant – a lot of times you are putting it out and you see it flaring up behind you,” Mr Archer said.
The brigade stressed that residents and visitors should take a moment to think about fire risks and exercise restraint, especially if they are used to suburban environments.
“There are some genuine accidents, but a lot of times when you go back on it you think you couldn’t have just held off lighting that fire,” Mr Archer said.
“People just need to be sensible.”
The community is encouraged to come along to the final fire safety information session at 6.30pm on Thursday, November 14 ,at Possy Newland Reserve.
Jaidyn Kennedy
