Photo Jeff ‘In Need Of Rescue’ Dawson
The Brunswick Valley and District Volunteer Rescue Association celebrates 40 years of service this year.
It was formed in 1977 as a community- owned and supported road-rescue organisation, following a serious motor vehicle accident on the highway bridge over the Brunswick River. The squad has around 16 highly trained and accredited road-rescue volunteers, who train regularly to the standards required by the NSW State Rescue Board. These members come from all over Byron Shire.
Member Chris Foster told The Echo he has been involved for around 20 years.
‘We are always looking for new members,’ he says, ‘and much of the equipment and vehicles we use has been modernised.’
The rescue squad receives no direct government aid and relies on the generosity of donations. The organisation says it is ‘extremely grateful to the Byron Shire Council, all the registered clubs, hotels, businesses and sporting bodies who support all the fundraising activities.’
Its HQ is on Byron Street in Brunswick Heads. For more info visit www.vrabrunz.org or call 6685 1999.
