Thank a First Responder – 2020
On Sunday 9th the Community of Cobram Barooga came out to say thank-you to all the region’s emergency service groups. These included local Police, Ambulance, Fire and SES Groups as well as many other groups that work tirelessly behind the scenes such as Municipal Emergency Management Teams, Red Cross, Rangers and Earthmoving companies.
An initiative of the Barooga Sporties Group and held at Nineteen81, the event aimed to recognise not only the contributions of many of these organisations in assisting during the recent bush fires, but also the broader role these groups and individuals play in keeping our community safe.
Sporties President Gary Hunt said “Like many others, we really wanted to do something relating to the fires and after some discussions we thought that an event like this, that brings together all of our services, many of who are made up of volunteers, in one place and allow our community to come and just say thank-you was slightly different, but an important way to communicate our gratitude”
On the day, the Barooga and Tocumwal Rural Fire Services, Cobram CFA, the Cobram Ambulance and local branches of the Vic and NSW SES were all represented, while the local police also dropped by.
The family event included free entertainment, BBQ, face-painting and jumping castle, but it was the emergency service trucks, vehicles and personnel that were the true stars of the day as kids got to sit in a fire truck and see the inside of an ambulance.
A highlight of the day was the $5,000 donation made by the Sporties Group and shared across 5 of the region’s emergency response groups.
“Via our Board, staff and members there really was a strong feeling of wanting to provide support but also acknowledging our local groups involvement, we thought by providing a donation to those in attendance it would assist them in continuing the amazing work they do” said Mr Hunt.
Barooga Rural Fire Service Volunteer Tyler Smith said “it really was a great day at Nineteen81 and the significant donation we received is very much appreciated and will be going towards shed upgrades and equipment. The day is a great example of locals supporting locals”
Vic SES volunteer Carrie Hawke said that “it was also great just to be able to spend some time and socialise with the other groups, which we rarely get to do, generally when we see each other its under the pressure of dealing with an emergency”
Everyone enjoyed a fantastic day with calls on all fronts to make it a regular event for the area.
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