Billimari 

How many members do you have?

We've had a whole heap of new ones recently. We have about 74 members but only about 15 active members.

What's been your toughest fire?

Just recently the one down the road here at Billmari where we unfortunately lost a house and quite a lot of machinery.

It was a big effort from all the brigades around the area, and one of the biggest we've had here.

Why do you volunteer?

To help out more than anything. We've all got farms around here and we'd like to hope someone would come help us if we were in trouble.

What does your community mean to you?

Personally, I've always liked it here. I've grown up here and I don't see myself moving.

They're all good people here and it's a good spirited little area.

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