By KATH GANNAWAY
WARBURTON fire-fighters are inviting the community to have some fun, and shine a light on the role volunteer fire-fighters have played in the town over the past 100 years.
An open day on Saturday, 30 May, includes music, food and children’s activities, from 11am leading up to the official centenary ceremony – unveiling of the bell at 4pm, and the torchlight parade at 6.30pm.
The torchlight parade in Victoria is based on tradition and is a spectacular sight.
It will undoubtedly be a memorable highlight of the local CFA’s centenary year.
Volunteer fire-fighters in uniform or turnout gear carrying lighted, open-wick lamps, will march through the town from the Alpine Hotel to the fire station.
Marching bands will add to the atmosphere with music, light and, no doubt, cheering and applause from an appreciative community for brigade volunteers past and present.
Local artist, Sioux Dollman is holding a lantern-making workshop at the station at noon, so don’t be left in the dark – the more lanterns, the more spectacular the parade will be.
Activities will include historical fire trucks, face painting, a jumping castle, a visit by Captain Koala, the smoke house (a timely winter exercise), and Little Pat the Helicopter.
The fireys will be putting their sausage sizzling skills on the line and there will be great coffee and music.
The open day is also a chance to personally thank the brigade, and catch up with the fire-fighters who dedicate their time to helping not only their own community, but others when disaster strikes around the state.
Turnout is from 11am at the fire station, 3484 Warburton Highway.
