Yes Jim, US firefighters have been here to help, as well as Canadians and New Zealanders. We have two types of firefighters - paid firemen and women, and the RFS (Rural Fire Service) who are volunteers. They don't get paid and have to take time off from their Monday to Friday jobs in order to help.

I don't want to get political, but they should be receiving payment for the hard work and countless hours that they give freely. Most of them will miss Christmas with their families.

Not fair.


Cheers,
Keith