Wednesday, 2 April 2025

 Ella GEORGE (Lara) (19:12): (1106) My matter is also for the Minister for Emergency Services, and the action that I seek is that the minister visit the Corio CFA and meet their incredible members. I recently met with Jordan Grossman, first lieutenant, and a number of members at the Corio CFA. It was a wonderful visit and so great to meet such a variety of members, including Steven, who has been a volunteer with the CFA for over 40 years and has responded to many fires in his time. There were also a number of new members, and it was great to hear from them about their experiences so far, from getting started with training to responding to a fire for the first time. Importantly, it was a great opportunity to thank the whole brigade for their incredible service and dedication not only to our region in Corio but to our whole state and for the work that they do in fighting fires right across Victoria. These dedicated individuals selflessly give their time and effort to provide essential services, particularly during emergency situations like bushfires, where their expertise and commitment to community service shines brightly. They not only help in responding to emergencies, but they also play a role in preparing our community for potential threats. Their work extends far beyond firefighting. It is about building a safer, more connected Victoria for everyone. It will be great to have the minister visit the Corio CFA, and I look forward to hosting her.