![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newweb.xcrinogroup.com\/images\/stories\/2015\/lm167\/LM167_08a.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This is my story of Volunteering in Rescue Services. I had done many jobs including acting & documentaries. As a volunteer you get free training, attain knowledge, self esteem, practical experience & all it costs is a little of your time.<\/p>\n
The reward is that when things look tough or hopeless you are the one comes along giving help. It\u2019s about making a difference. It\u2019s about the joy you get from helping some one else in need.<\/p>\n
I joined the VRA (Volunteer Rescue Association), was trained as boat master of VRA vessel \u2018Spirit of Brooklyn\u2019 which was formerly a Hong Kong Police Boat. I am also member of the CFU (Community Fire Unit) under NSW Fire Services. With all uniforms & equipment supplied by the Government as well; regular trainings, community events, BBQ, etc. its really a wonderful feeling to belong.<\/p>\n
Yes, fire can be dangerous & destructive but what would you rather be if being confronted by a fire ?<\/p>\n
Confused, unskilled as to your options of what to do? If you are trained, you can help others or yourself in protecting properties, saving life & injuries.<\/p>\n
Back in the 1990s there was a huge fire in North Shore & I helped my father save his house from burning down. It was an awful experience but we saved the house. I hope to never see another major fire. In a disaster, I rather be an active participant face up to the challenge & not a frightened man. Better I was a help, not a liability.<\/p>\n
Life is climbing a mountain, it\u2019s hard work, sometimes easy, fun but can be very difficult but you get there where you take in the beautiful view survey where you came from consider what next.<\/p>\n
By Alan Cinis, Sydney.<\/em><\/p>\n For further information on Volunteering in marine rescue, bush fire fighting please check out:<\/p>\n www.hawkesburyrescue.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n www.rfs.nsw.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n www.cfa.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n www.cfs.sa.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n ruralfire.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newweb.xcrinogroup.com\/images\/stories\/2015\/lm167\/LM167_08b.jpg\")
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"