MJA Supporting the North Warrandyte CFA and Red Cross

One of our team members is a volunteer in the North Warrandyte CFA. Along with every man, woman, child and dog he's been busy fighting the bushfires in Victoria. As part of fighting the Kinglake fire, where most people first heard of the tragedy, the Captain of North Warrandyte CFA received spinal injuries.

The report from our team member:

Unfortunately, our Captain, Rohan Thornton, was admitted to hospital suffering some minor spinal injuries resulting from Kinglake incident. He is currently doing well, but needs to remain in hospital for the time being - much to his disappointment! He is expected to make a full recovery. However, The Tanker, whilst damaged, managed to escape the flames. It is currently undertaking a damage assessment and we hope to have it returned to service as soon as practical. To ensure fire coverage for our area as we currently have a Region loan tanker to fill the gap.

MJA has made donations to North Warrandyte CFA and the Red Cross Bushfire relief program.

Our thoughts are with all of those serving on the front line, and the families, friends and loved ones of the victims and survivors.