New firefighters protect region’s best assets

SEASONAL project firefighters (from left) Michael Morgan, Xavier Wells and Wolfgang Hodgson-Lane have been protecting the Grampians and Rocklands this season with Forest Fire Management Victoria, under the direction of operations coordinator, Adam Glenn. See story Page 5. Photo: CHRIS DOHENY.

By Spec.com.au

January 19, 2021 | 8:47 AM

WOLFGANG Hodgson-Lane, Michael Morgan and Xavier Wells are the newest team of Project Firefighters (PFFs) at the Cavendish Forest Fire Management depot.

The seasonal Project Firefighter program brings in extra firefighters throughout summer to help prevent fires in the Grampians and Rocklands and provide extra support during fire events.