Donation to fire service

A retail store recently donated $10,000 to the Gosford District Rural Fire Service's bushfire control fund.

Representatives of Coles Myer said the donation was a thank-you for the effort put in by the NSW Rural Fire Service during the New Year's fire crisis.

The donation will assist in supplying local brigades and volunteers with equipment.

The cheque was presented in front of Umina Bi-Lo on February 10 with members of Empire Bay Rural Fire Service, Bi-Lo and Coles Myer attending.

Gosford District Superintendent Steve Marsh received the cheque on behalf of the fire service.

Mr Marsh said: "It is always pleasing to see businesses supporting the efforts of local volunteer fire fighters.

"The Central Coast will always have sections of the community at risk of bush fires, with volunteer fire fighters providing a vital role in protecting those communities.

"Ultimately the volunteers will make the decision on where these funds can be best utilized to ensure our community is better prepared and well protected into the future."

Aaron Goldsmith, February 23 Press Release, February 9, Coles Myer