Fire grants from Western Power now open
Release Date: 17 November 2008
Western Power’s sponsorship of volunteer bushfire brigades begins again in November with $80,000 in grants up for grabs. Last year 40 brigades were successful in securing funding for much needed equipment. Western Power will be providing a total of $100,000 worth of funding and support for the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades in 2008.
This is the second year of Western Power’s three year $300,000 sponsorship of volunteer bushfire fighting groups and FESA and provides grants of up to $5000 of equipment for volunteer bushfire fighting groups and support for the Association of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade’s.
Western Power’s Managing Director, Mr Doug Aberle was at the Serpentine Volunteer Bushfire Brigade to inspect the major incident room which was upgraded recently with the help of a grant from Western Power last year.
“It is great to see that with these grants volunteer brigades from all across the south west were able to purchase equipment like handheld radios, GPS units, water pumps, satellite phones, water tanks, retractable hose reels and upgrades to facilities and office equipment.
“The sponsorship serves as a small token of Western Power’s appreciation for the hard work these volunteers do, week in and week out,” Mr Aberle said.
Application forms for grants can be obtained from Western Power’s website www.westernpower.com.au. Successful applicants will be notified after applications close on Friday 12 December 2008.
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