Thursday, 3 April 2025

Country Fire Authority Clyde brigade

Jordan CRUGNALE (Bass) (17:25): (1116) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Emergency Services, and the action I seek is that the minister visit the fabulous crew at Clyde CFA and join with us in turning the sod on their new station. This brigade is busy. They have done hundreds of call-outs so far this year. I thank captain Stuart Bluck and the brigade management team members and their families for their service and dedication to responding, informing, supporting and protecting the communities of Clyde and Clyde North and surrounds. Beyond call-outs they form strike teams at short notice, and we saw this with the fires at both the Grampians and the Gurdies. They train and upskill at every turn too. They are active, visible and connected in to our local schools, kinders, sporting clubs and community groups, as are all our CFAs across Bass.

At the Clyde township community and family centre opening just this weekend gone, the delightful crew of volunteers were there with their tanker. It is always a highlight to catch up with them. A special shout-out to Leticia Presta-Miller, the community safety officer, and all the members that came along. In the spirit of community that shines bright, the annual Santa run, as an example, saw members on three trucks covering 20 estates, a mammoth logistical feat that was seamless and a testament to their extraordinary organisational efforts and the connections they have to this growing community.

I take this opportunity to wish all 20 of my brigades – Bass, Bayles, Clyde, Corinella, Dalyston, Devon Meadows, Glen Alvie, Heath Hill–Yannathan, Inverloch, Kernot–Grantville, Kilcunda, Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang, Pearcedale, Phillip Island, Pound Creek, San Remo, Tooradin, Warneet–Blind Bight, and Wonthaggi – a very happy 80th birthday, and I thank all the amazing volunteers and members for their service to protecting our community.