Radios donated to Yallingup Fire Brigade

Thanks to the generosity of the Capes community and the local Lions Club, the Yallingup Rural Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade has another tool in its toolbox to fight fire. Eight UHF radio walkie-talkies have been donated to the volunteer fire brigade, organised by the Dunsborough Lions Club. Brigade captain Matt Muir said with a crew of more than 50 volunteers, the additional radios would only add to their efforts in keeping the bush community safe. “These radios are very important for operation communications during wildfires, incidents or burning activities,” he said. Jumping on the chance to help, Lions Club treasurer Malcolm Van Rensburg said it was the least they could do to help such an important volunteer organisation. “We raised money to help groups who we believe have a worthy cause and these guys put their lives on the line to protect the community so it was an easy decision,” he said. “All the money we raised was raised locally from the generosity of the local community so it was obvious to give it back to such an important community such as the fire brigade.”