Mr NORTHE — On Saturday evening I had the pleasure of attending the Traralgon West fire brigade’s 75th anniversary celebration dinner and awards night. The Traralgon West fire brigade has come a long way since its inception in 1940, when it had just eight members. The brigade now has approximately 30 members who have done an extraordinary job in recent years in serving and protecting our community in a number of complex and major events. Congratulations to all members who received awards during the evening, including Heather Bolwell for 10 years of service, Captain Raelene Billingsley for 15 years of service, Ron Holman for 35 years of service, and Ian Dunbar and Jeff Blythman, both with 40 years.
