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Community generosity has helped the Habana Rural Fire Brigade upgrade its boggy fireshed forecourt, improving emergency response access and allowing the brigade to move ahead with future improvements. Photos supplied
A wealth of community support has been on full display at the Habana Rural Fire Brigade, with local businesses stepping in to help repair the brigade’s boggy fire shed forecourt.
Brigade representative Maxine Godley said the muddy conditions had become a constant issue for volunteers, with trucks regularly becoming bogged after returning from emergencies.
“Every time the trucks left the shed and returned they were in the bog — muddied and had to be washed down,” she said.
The project quickly gained momentum thanks to the generosity of local companies.
Heidelberg Materials Australia Area Manager Danielle Bree advised the brigade the company was “delighted to assist”, while Steel Force Mackay Branch Manager Rick Biggin offered to supply the steel reinforcing for the foundation.
The concrete pour took place on April 21st, with fire trucks rolling in to complete the long-awaited upgrade.
Mrs Godley said the support had not only improved day-to-day operations but also allowed the brigade to move ahead with another important improvement project.
“The savings allow us to immediately proceed to the next major project — the second roller door at the front of the fire shed to allow our smaller ‘quick response’ fire truck to be first out of the shed and away in an emergency,” she said.
“On behalf of all brigade members and our community we want to sincerely thank these donors for their willing generosity providing assistance to Habana’s Rural Fire Brigade.”
She said the finished result had already made a noticeable difference for volunteers and emergency response efforts, describing it as “a clean and secure forecourt for emergency response and returns.”
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