Free workshop to assist families in preparation for the fire season
Published Date: 30 Jun 2014
Summary
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Orana Team is offering women the opportunity to attend a free, two day workshop from Friday 8th – Saturday 9th August 2014 to assist in preparing their homes and family for the coming fire season.
NSW RFS Orana Team Community Safety Officer Kennedy Tourle said "the project concept has stemmed from a successful program "Firey Women" run by the South Australia Country Fire Service. Last year the Orana Team received funding to trial a similar program to determine success locally with big results".
"The aim of the program Women with Flair is to target, educate and empower rural women by providing bush fire awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence. It is not necessarily giving women the ability to stay and defend their property but providing information so they can make an informed decision for the safety of themselves and their family" Kennedy Tourle said.
The Rotary Club of Dubbo South has taken notice of the pilot program and has come on board to sponsor the next workshop to be held in Wongarbon from 9am to 3pm each day.
"Having the Rotary Club of Dubbo South involved means we now have the funds to run another program prior to the fire season" explained Orana Team Manager Superintendent Lyndon Wieland. "It is about building resilience within our communities as it can be the women and children left at home during bush fires where they can be most vulnerable" said Supt Wieland.
Women with Flair – Friday 8th and Saturday 9th August 2014
9am – 3pm both days
Wongarbon Rural Fire Brigade Station
Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea provided
Limited places available – RSVP by 25th July 2014
For more information about Women with Flair or to get involved in a workshop either now or in the future, please contact the Orana Fire Control Centre on 6881 3900.
Media Contacts for the Orana Team: Orana Team Manager Lyndon Wieland Ph: (02) 6881 3900
Community Safety Officer Kennedy Tourle Ph: (02) 6881 3900 kennedy.tourle@rfs.nsw.gov.au – 0419 988 437
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