Firefighting aircraft take up Mallee posts

Sarah Harman

TWO firefighting aircraft and a water-bombing helicopter will be based at Ouyen and Sea Lake for the upcoming bushfire season. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has recruited extra seasonal firefighters in the Mallee, with 45 fixed-term firefighters in place from late this month to work alongside permanent department firefighters. Teams of emergency specialists are now […]

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