Ocean Grove Voice - Your Local Newspaper

LOCAL campsite owners and staff took advantage of a Caravan Parks and CFA initiative to prepare for the worst come the summer season.
About 30 participants from Barwon Coast’s Riviera and Barwon Heads caravan parks, Colendina and Wynndean, took part in a three hour theory and practical training session put on by Ocean Grove CFA.
Grove firefighter Matt Geerings took them through a series of steps in how to respond to fires and how to respond to different types of fires.
The practical part involved trying out the difference types of fire extinguishers to learn what was the most effective.
Staff were also reminded that the first steps were still to get people away from danger, to call triple 0 and only then attempt to contain a fire.
Other issues included maintaining access for fire crews and ensuring there are safe assembly areas.
* Bushfire information line 1800 240 667.