As bushfire season approaches, we need to take action to recruit more volunteer firefighters

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 September As bushfire season approaches, we need to take action to recruit more volunteer firefighters 17/09/2020 | 4 MINS Across rural Australia, volunteer-run bushfire brigades have long been a central part of the life of the towns. Volunteer brigades provide the frontline defence against bushfires, and also undertake bushfire prevention and mitigation activities. These frontline volunteer firefighters are supported by many others, including those who step up to support the families and businesses of volunteer firefighters while they are away fighting fires. With rural Australia already facing a major volunteer shortage, and bushfires projected to become increasingly frequent and prolonged, it is vital we consider new ways to support the rural volunteer labour force. Volunteer saturation in rural Australia Rural Australia has long relied on an army of volunteers. However, an increase in the demands on volunteersΓÇÖ time has eroded the capacity for further work to be absorbed. The increase in demand on volunteers has been driven, in pa

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 September As bushfire season approaches, we need to take action to recruit more volunteer firefighters 17/09/2020 | 4 MINS Across rural Australia, volunteer-run bushfire brigades have long been a central part of the life of the towns.

Volunteer brigades provide the frontline defence against bushfires, and also undertake bushfire prevention and mitigation activities.

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