Mine for gold at the April Volunteer Forum
From Oscar 1 Emergency Response brigade in Long Gully, Bendigo, our April Volunteer Forum mined some valuable information and discovered new equipment.
Our host Captain Daniel McMahon is joined on the panel by fellow brigade members Jana Gumozsky and Trent Dempster, as the team highlight the unique work performed by the brigade and reflect on some of their call outs.
Fresh off the production line, Nar Nar Goon's new rescue truck was on display, with 1st Lieutenant Wes Ritchie showing off the new features.
Check out the key moments below as Chief Officer Jason Heffernan guides you through new SOPs, upcoming events including the Firefighter Memorial and a Q&A session with North West DCO Gavin Thompson.
Key moments - click on timestamp to go straight to that section
5:03 - Opening credits
5:30 - Welcome to the forum - Chief Officer Jason Heffernan
6:51 - Welcome to the panel: Daniel McMahon (Captain - Oscar 1 Rescue); Trent Dempster (Oscar 1 Emergency Response); Jana Gumozsky (Oscar 1 brigade member); Wes Ritchie (1st lieutenant - Nar Nar Goon)
8:21 - On tonight's show
9:23 - Oscar 1 Rescue Brigade - Daniel McMahon; Trent Dempster; Jana Gumozsky
23:23 - Video - Silo Rescue: Karl Shay (1st Lieutenant Oscar 1 Rescue)
25:20 - Oscar 1 rescue vehicles walk around
31:49 - April Training Update: Rohan Luke (DCO Operational Doctrine and Training)
39:00 - Chief talks about the Huntly VEMTC training centre opening
40:43 - Update on SOPs
44:08 - New rescue equipment: Wes Ritchie
47:55 - Video: Women of Plenty
51:42 - Death of Plenty volunteer: condolences to friends, family and fellow brigade members of Plenty volunteer Greig Wanless
52:23: Walk around of the new Nar Nar Goon rescue vehicle (Chief and Wes Ritchie)
1:03:24 - Video: Latest news
1:04:48 - Covering other news: National Volunteer Week; Volunteer recruitment campaign; Firefighter Memorial (Sunday 5 May)
1:11:50 - Questions with Gavin Thompson (NW DCO)
1:14:54 - Thank you and wrap up