Torrington: Graeme Gay, Stephen Russell, Ian Young, Mark White and James Russell. Photo: Damir Hajdarevic.
Brigade captain: Ian Young.
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How many members do you have?
I'm not exactly sure actually, but roughly about 15.
What's been your toughest fire?
Recently, it would have to be the Billimari fire or the Woodstock, Shiel, fire.
It's initially getting the fire out and then containing the trees that are usually burning.
When the wind picks up in the middle of the night, that's the danger.
Why do you volunteer?
This is my life. The land is here, we're all on the land. We're here to protect it.
What does your community mean to you?
The togetherness. In the time of fire when it all happens, people just come out of the woodwork and support each other.
No questions asked.
