THINGS have definitely changed since Arthur Wilton first joined the Ouyen Fire Brigade more than 70 years ago.

The former captain (1955-1964) recalls a time when "every man, woman and child" would jump on the truck and help fight the fire.

"When I first joined in 1947, there was a firetruck with no windscreen and the alarm was a bell," he said.

"Things have changed a lot since then.

"If you co...