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VOLUNTEER firefighters in Aireys Inlet are encouraging the next generation to consider joining up at their brigade, hoping to set up the town’s summer safety for future years.<\/p>\n

23-year-old Aireys Inlet carpenter Samson Wylie said he is hopeful more youth can be inspired to join.<\/p>\n

Mr Wylie joined the Aireys Inlet Brigade after seeing the devastation of the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires.<\/p>\n

“It was always something I had thought about over the years [joining]. When the fires were going on, there was so much exposure and I thought what better time to jump on board and lend a hand,”<\/p>\n

he said.<\/p>\n

“When I got the go-ahead from my workplace I got straight into it. Now that I’m a qualified sub-contractor it makes it a lot easier to turn out.<\/p>\n

“I’m really grateful they allow me to respond during work hours if needed. Most of the time, I would only run out if it’s a quiet day or if I’m finishing up. But, for a strike team, major fire, or a big burn off I’ll head off.”<\/p>\n

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Aireys Inlet CFA runs a training session at its base at 26 Pearse Road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Fellow Aireys Inlet CFA member Bella Greene joined at a similar time to Samson after moving back to Geelong, not far from her hometown of Moggs Creek.<\/p>\n

Ms Greene’s family has long-standing CFA ties, with her dad heavily involved.<\/p>\n

“It’s a nice way to give back and be part of something local, and although I live in Geelong, I can turn out when I’m visiting my family in Moggs, and I have flexibility working for myself,” Ms Greene said.<\/p>\n

“I get down most weekends, which means I’m available to turn out quite regularly, especially during summer, and I make an effort to get down to training on Tuesdays when I can.”<\/p>\n

Ms Greene said the steps to becoming a volunteer at the CFA were not overly complicated.<\/p>\n

“I felt comfortable that I was good to go once I had made it through the General Firefighter course. They don’t just throw you in the deep end, you’re well prepared.<\/p>\n

“I thought I needed to come in with a foundation and to know all the basics, but you don’t, you can walk in and learn it all alongside them.”<\/p>\n

If you are interested in joining CFA or learning more about volunteering, head to cfa.vic.gov.au\/volunteer<\/a><\/p>\n

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VOLUNTEER firefighters in Aireys Inlet are encouraging the next generation to consider joining up at their brigade, hoping to set up the town’s summer safety for future years. 23-year-old Aireys Inlet carpenter Samson Wylie said he is hopeful more youth can be inspired to join. Mr Wylie joined the Aireys Inlet Brigade after seeing the […]<\/p>\n

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