Country Fire Authority volunteers
Richard RIORDAN (Polwarth) (13:00): I would like to put on the record today a huge debt of gratitude and thanks to all our CFA volunteers right across regional Victoria, who really went into overdrive in the last couple of weeks. I would particularly like to single out those in my own home electorate of Polwarth, a couple of brigades I had a chance to catch up with in recent days, the Winchelsea CFA and the Bellbrae CFA, both of whom contributed people power, resources and equipment to help keep those further to the north and in central Victoria safe in recent weeks. It is a big credit to them and the effort that they put in. Not only are they flat out helping other communities stay safe, but they are also part of a strong network that keeps the fires safe at home and makes sure that their communities are not at risk.