Volunteers sought to bolster fire service

Thursday, 27 November 2014 00:00

Fire and Rescue community volunteers are being sought in a new campaign to boost support for the service after cutbacks.

The Department of Home Affairs was forced to make major savings, resulting in cuts to the emergency front line service.

It's looking to recruit a team to help bolster their existing group of fire fighters.

Chief fire officer Kevin Groom says people from all backgrounds are being encouraged to apply:

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