Supporting Australia's Bushfire Volunteers

The Astreya Community Group C.A.M.O ( Community of Astreya Military Outreach ) is working to fundraise for volunteers in Australia who are actively battling the effects of the Australian Bushfires.

This fundraiser is to support the Volunteer Rural Fire Services. 

One of our team members,  Jim Christenson,  is a former volunteer with the Rural Fire Service in addition to being a United States Navy Veteran. These funds will go directly to support the Rural Fire Service who has suffered some devastating losses in both personnel and equipment.  C.A.M.O has reached out to the RFS and enquired if any supplies were needed and how can we lend a hand to people in the bushfire affected areas, and their volunteers, which in many cases are the same people. 

We've concluded the best way to make an immediate impact is to donate money.

This allows the Rural Fire Service to buy the things they need now and it also supports local businesses which have been impacted heavily.

All donations will be provided to The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund.  Any donation amount is appreciated and will help make a difference.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause which means so much to us.

- C.A.M.O (Community of Astreya Military Outreach)


NSW Rural Fire Service - Fast Facts
website:  https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ 

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is the world's largest volunteer fire service. Their members provide fire and emergency services to approximately 95 percent of New South Wales. NSW RFS members attend a range of incidents and activities:

* Bush and grass fires
* House and structure fires
* Storm damage
* Search and rescue
* Motor vehicle accidents
* Community education
* Bushfire mitigation.


The responsibilities of the NSW RFS are set out under the Rural Fires Act 1997.