Mayor, Councillors visit with local RFS

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Mayor and Councillors have toured the region’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) facilities.

Held at the weekend, Mayor Tanya Milligan and Councillors were on hand to chat to volunteers across various local Rural Fire Service facilities, accompanied by Paul Storrs, Area Director from West Moreton Rural Fire Services QFES on Saturday.

Mayor Milligan said the visit focused on a range of issues, including their work, conditions, facilities and equipment, and terrain.

“What a great opportunity for our new Councillors to meet our dedicated firefighting volunteers.

“Our region encompasses a variety of terrains, which all place differing demands on our RFS.

“This was also a great opportunity to see, first-hand, just how our Rural Fire Levy is utilised.

“These volunteers selflessly give their time to the local community to respond to incidents including severe storms, bushfires, flooding and other disaster-related incidents and we are so incredibly proud of, and grateful for the service and support they provide to our region,” Mayor Milligan said.

For more information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 1300 005 872.