General News
2 October, 2022
CWA backs CFA
ONE backbone of rural communities is backing efforts to rejuvenate another country institution. Wedderburn’s Country Women’s Association wants local people to step up and boost volunteer numbers in the town’s fire brigade. Branch president Julie...
ONE backbone of rural communities is backing efforts to rejuvenate another country institution.
Wedderburn’s Country Women’s Association wants local people to step up and boost volunteer numbers in the town’s fire brigade.
Branch president Julie Benaim said: “The brigade is important to Wedderburn and surrounding districts ... always has been and always will be.”
But she said CWA members were concerned dwindling CFA volunteer numbers risked safety of people and properties.
“We need local people to step up and join the brigade. It’s one very important way people can contribute to the community,” she said.
“There’s been an influx of new residents over the past couple of years and the CWA wants to encourage those people, as well as long-time residents, to be part of the brigade.”
The CWA’s Main Street display window has now been filled with fire brigade uniforms and equipment to raise awareness of the brigade’s membership plight.
“Our CWA members see rejuvenating fire brigade volunteer numbers as a major challenge as we head into another summer fire season,” Julie said.
“We need a strong brigade into the future ... the CWA wants you to step up for the CFA.”