By REBECCA BILLS
THE students of Montrose Primary school enjoyed their annual netball game with Montrose Country Fire Authority (CFA) to help promote bushfire awareness.
The grade five and six students at the school thrashed the Montrose CFA team 14 to seven in a heated match on Friday 13 December with Captain Koala cheering on from the side lines.
Montrose CFA Firefighter Ryan Smith said the day is about getting the community ready for the upcoming fire season.
“This is an annual event that we run to promote the upcoming fire season and create awareness in children and their families especially in the Montrose Community,” he said.
“This time of year is usually the start of the fire danger period and although this year’s danger warnings have been delayed because of all the rain everybody still needs to have a plan.
“Having an event like this means we can have a fun day with the school and relay our message to the community.
Montrose Primary School Principal Neil Pollard said not only does the school need to have an up-to-date fire plan ready, every household needs ones.
“That’s why the Montrose CFA is here… to spread that message,” he said.
“After the game they have a chat to the students and make sure they go home and ask the parents about their fire plan.
“You need to freshen up each year otherwise you get complacent and forget.”
To update your fire ready plan, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
