Brigade recruits strong and mobile

The Pearl Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade is recruiting "strong and mobile men and women" to become fire-fighters.

"We really need some new members, who are available to train most Tuesday nights and who will fight fires when needed," captain Tony Marsh said.

New recruits would commence training on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30pm.

Mr Marsh said training would include theory and practical work.

"You'll surprise yourself at how quickly you learn about fires and the equipment and strategies we use," he said.

Training continues through the autumn and winter months in preparation for the fire season the following year.

Anyone interested must first attend the Bush Firefighter Intake Night on Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30pm.

At that time, an overview of the brigade's work will be presented, and applications completed.

"You cannot front up for training on March 4 without having first completed all the necessary paper work, which takes about three weeks to process," Mr Marsh said.

Those unable to get to this initial meeting can contact Van Davy on 4306 0105 to make alternative arrangements.

The Pearl Beach Fire Station is located at the end of Emerald Ave, Pearl Beach.

Press release, 23 Jan 2008 Rosemary Ruthven, Pearl Beach - Patonga Chamber of Commerce