TWO local projects have been named as finalists in this year\u2019s Fire Awareness Awards.<\/p>\n
Run by Victoria\u2019s fire agencies \u2013 Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) \u2013 the finalists will be acknowledged at a ceremony in Melbourne in early December.<\/p>\n
The Cape Otway Fuel Reduction and Ecological Burns Program, led by Conservation Ecology Centre, is a finalist; as is the Forrest and Barwon Downs Communities \u201cBushfire Scenario – Know your Risks and Determine your Options\u201d project, led by Forrest Neighbourhood House and Forrest and District Community Group.<\/p>\n
Community groups, industry and government agencies submitted entries to the awards.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe quality of this year\u2019s entries was outstanding, demonstrating that Victorians understand the importance of fire awareness and safety,\u201d Forest Fire Management Victoria chief fire officer Stephanie Rotarangi said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe nominations acknowledge the effort that community groups and industry members put into helping protect their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to congratulating all finalists and presenting the awards at the ceremony in December.\u201d<\/p>\n
The awards have been presented for more than 30 years by Victoria\u2019s fire agencies and are supported by RACV Insurance, ABC Radio Victoria and Emergency Management Victoria.<\/p>\n
RACV Insurance will be awarding the RACV Insurance Award for Excellence worth $10,000 for the most outstanding application.<\/p>\n
For more information, head to fireawarenessawards.com.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TWO local projects have been named as finalists in this year\u2019s Fire Awareness Awards. Run by Victoria\u2019s fire agencies \u2013 Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) \u2013 the finalists will be acknowledged at a ceremony in Melbourne in early December. The Cape Otway Fuel Reduction and Ecological […]<\/p>\n