All systems go at Koonwarra

KOONWARRA CFA was the latest in the district to open its new facilities with the formal unveiling of a spacious station and the official handing over of keys to its new truck, by the Deputy Premier Peter Ryan on Sunday, October 12.
With a State Government Rural Fire Stations Upgrade program grant of $220,000 and $25,000 raised by the Koonwarra CFA, the new garage along with refurbished amenities has been provided for the state of the art $275,000 Japanese made Hino fire truck.
The new 2,350L 4WD truck with its crew protection system replaces the 26 year old Isuzu vehicle.
Mr Ryan said although bricks and mortar are important, in reality, the efficiency of the CFA is about the commitment of a lot of people.
He praised the local community and lauded the capabilities of its new fire truck, in particular the safety measures built in to ensure every fire fighter called out comes back.”
Koonwarra CFA captain Peter Hanily thanked “all our wives and children for their support.”
He described the new garage which replaces the 1984 tin shed as “easier on the eye” and praised the community for its $25000 contribution.
Mr Hanily gave an overview of the busy past 12 months at the brigade which included the usual house and chimney fires, strike teams sent interstate and even the new hospital got a mention with the six, early morning false alarms caused by a teething problem in the security system earlier in the year.

Ready to go: Deputy Premier, Peter Ryan hands over the keys of the new $275,000 Hino fire truck to CFA Koonwarra captain, Peter Hanily to the great delight of a large gathering of the community’s youngsters.

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