South West Brisbane
The South West Brisbane cadet group is newly established at Richlands, near Inala and Forest Lake. The group currently has 20 cadets in their first year, with a mix of ages, backgrounds and schools. This has provided the cadets with many new friendships and opportunities to meet people outside their normal circles.
The cadet group is sponsored by the Queensland Fire & Rescue Service, and supported strongly by the local State Emergency Service - Brisbane Unit.
The group is training in general rescue, communications, fire management and field craft. Next year the cadets will have a choice of adding flood boat rescue, specialist land search or senior first aid equivalency to their training. The cadets will also undertake training in leadership, mentoring and teamwork.
South West Brisbane cadets participate in a number of activities each year outside of their training, including camps, field days, community service events such as Clean Up Australia day and Brisbane City ANZAC Day, and also have social and informal events they can participate in at their leisure.
The group is about learning how emergency services run, building skills in leadership, organisation and emergency management, having fun and meeting new people.
If you would like more information please contact Patricia McGarva on:
3287 8557 or 0439 543 539.
Last updated 22 December 2006