Mordalup bushfire brigade receives sponsorship
Release Date: 17 March 2008
Western Power has continued the support of volunteer bushfire brigades by providing the Mordalup volunteer bushfire brigade with funding for the purchase of vital equipment.
With help from Western Power, the Mordalup volunteer bushfire brigade in the Shire of Manjimup has now purchased a fast fill trailer costing $5000.
The fast fill trailer allows the brigade to refill its mobile water tank more quickly so it can transport water to where it is needed most.
Western Power spokesman Brian Zanich said Western Power was proud to sponsor the Mordalup Brigade.
“Western Power feels it is important to assist these brave, community minded men and women fight fires more effectively,” Mr Zanich said.
“They protect lives and property, including Western Power infrastructure, allowing people to carry on normally with their lives during bushfire season.”
Western Power is providing $80,000 worth of equipment to volunteer bushfire fighting units as part of a three year, $300,000 commitment to volunteer bushfire fighting groups and FESA.
The sponsorship provides a $5000 grant for equipment at volunteer bushfire fighting groups.
The funding is part of Western Power’s bushfire sponsorship scheme launched in November 2007. All funding for 2007/08 has now been allocated, the next round of grants will be open again in the second half of 2008.
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