Our New Operational Members
Having successfully completed their basic training, we are delighted to welcome Jay and Elise as part of our Operational Members team. This means they can now start responding to callouts.
We asked them what it was like to be part of the team and putting their new skills into practice.
Jay
Joining the CFA was something I honestly did not think I had the guts to be a part of. But when I was welcomed and mentored from day one, I knew I was where I wanted and needed to be as part of the community.
My first job going lights and sirens to Belgrave solidified that feeling like nothing else.
Elise
I’ve wanted to be a firefighter for many years and when we were looking for a house to move into, being somewhere where I could volunteer with the CFA was a big priority. Never could I have imagined how welcoming the Upwey brigade would be. I instantly felt like I was a part of the team and have learnt so many new things and really feel like I can help out my community now. Joining the brigade has been one of the best decisions I’ve made.
