CFA pleads with drivers

By Mara Pattison-Sowden
SEVILLE CFA volunteers have experienced their fair share of fire and flood rescues this year, but not as much as the increase in car accidents around the area.
The brigade has attended more than 70 incidents in the last year – 20 more than the previous year.
This includes incidents such as grass and scrub fires, house fires, gas leaks, floods, sending a strike team to central Victoria and even animal rescues.
However, Seville CFA captain David Clark said the most significant increase was car accidents, particularly along stretches of the Warburton Highway.
“We take this opportunity to remind you that when driving – be patient, drive to the road conditions and slow down – because nothing will overcome the effect on your family and friends if you have an accident,” he said.
The Seville brigade has almost finished its station extension to house a new salvage truck, both nearing completion before the upcoming fire season.
Mr Clark said the money for these improvements to their service comes from the community.
“Without it we couldn’t provide the level of service that we do and for that we sincerely thank you,” he said.
The volunteers are reaching out to their local community to help fund the improvements in their annual doorknock on Sunday 23 October.