KOROIT firefighting volunteers who spent days at a Budj Bim fire last summer have inspired students to give back to their community too.
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Koroit and District Primary School students have made a table for Koroit Fire Brigade volunteers to relax and debrief at to say thanks for their contribution.
The school's hands-on learning support manager Leon Carey said the students wanted to do something for their local fire brigade volunteers, especially after the Budj Bim blaze.
"After the bushfires we identified that our local fire volunteers are always being called out over summer to attend fires," Mr Carey said. "Normally when they get back, they're hot and want to sit outside and have a drink and debrief but they've had to sit on the grass. We came up with the idea of a table and the brigade thought it would be perfect."
Koroit CFA captain and volunteer Leigh Mugavin said the 35-member strong brigade greatly appreciated the gift.
"We're stoked that the kids thought of us," Mr Mugavin said. "It will be great to have an area to enjoy a quick cuppa or cool drink and to debrief."
The table can also be used by the SES which now has a satellite station on the fire brigade site.
Hands On Learning is offered in 16 schools in south-west Victoria and Mr Carey said it built student confidence and taught lessons outside the normal classroom.
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria chief Adam Barnett said the donation was a heart-warming gesture for volunteers held in great regard.
"Volunteerism takes on many forms and all contributes to the fabric of our society," Mr Barnett said.
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