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Fire Awareness Awards Now Open  Fire Awareness Awards 2011 Nationals Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged residents to enter the 2011 Fire Awareness Awards. By Russell Northe - 29th July 2011 - Back to News The awards recognise the hard work of individuals, groups and organisations in fire projects across Victoria and provide an important opportunity for people to share their contribution, expertise and experience.
Mr Northe said the awards were open to anyone involved in projects that aimed to reduce the frequency, severity or impact of fires anywhere in Victoria.
He said projects could cover any fire type, including home and building fires and bushfires.
"Eight of the 15 award categories are community-based awards, including categories such as Recovery, Community Preparedness, Aged/Disability and Volunteer," he said.
"In addition to the awards, there are financial grants available to further develop fire safety projects or ideas, including a $10,000 RACV Insurance Fire Innovation grant and $2,000 Special Incentive grants."
Mr Northe said to be eligible, projects should focus on fire safety, awareness, prevention, response or recovery.
Entries close at 4pm on Friday September 30, 2011.
Winners of the Fire Awareness Awards and the grants would be announced at the awards ceremony on December 1, 2011 at the RACV Club in Melbourne.
To enter or find out more, visit: www.fireawarenessawards.com.au or phone (03) 9412 4465
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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