In an emergency, it’s always comforting to know that help isn’t far away.
That was the experience of the Gellibrand community in January, when a series of fires ignited around the township and spread to within a few kilometres of private property.
Community pulls together in times of need
GUARDIANS: Gellibrand CFA lieutenant David Larson, right, says decisive action and community vigilance kept the town safe during fires. He’s pictured with the brigade’s captain Jim Whitton.
