Volunteering shortage; the challenge to protect our communities

Eliza Wynn
Updated February 12 2019 - 3:10pm, first published February 7 2019 - 1:53pm
Vollies wanted: The Shire of Northam is running a recruitment drive to ensure properties and lives can be protected during the bushfire season. Photo: Michele Blackhurst.
Vollies wanted: The Shire of Northam is running a recruitment drive to ensure properties and lives can be protected during the bushfire season. Photo: Michele Blackhurst.

Northam’s perceived lack of volunteers has reached one of the community’s most vital groups, with the Shire’s emergency services manager calling out for more locals to join fire brigades in order to protect the area from bushfires.

Eliza Wynn

Eliza Wynn

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