Just got off the phone to one of the dedicated volunteer ambulance officers and talking to him gave me goosebumps. The reason why he gave me goosebumps is that he was talking to me like a true soldier. A true soldier specialises with military precision that requires different areas of knowledge and skill-sets to help those in need. He says, that there were 2 young men he was speaking with, who were the first on the scene who were so courageous and brave that they overcame their fears and smashed the windows, to free the tourists inside the bus. These two young boys, thought about the fear of an explosion due to fuel, but decided to go forward and put their own lives on the line to help others in need. We had helicopters, paramedics and police at the scene and he believes there would have been in excess of 24-30 volunteers on the ground in Lancelin setting up make set areas for medical attention. The Desert Storm Operation flowed so well, as he believes this may have been our biggest accident in the Moore River region. Not only was the dedication of being a volunteer was driving him, but one the proudest moments he said was that he was standing alongside other fellow volunteer team members of ambulance and fire brigade. Our emergency crew and volunteers came from in our shire and the surrounding shires. He said the volunteers are on call day and night upon demand. He wants to ensure that you know, that our teams of volunteers are providing this service with absolute dedication from their hearts, in an unpaid capacity and they are on call 24/7. Being a volunteer is so good for his soul we wishes he could walk alongside more of you in the community.
Dear our Singapore visitors, I just wanted to share with you a little insight into the locals we have in our community who will do anything to help others in need. The Moore River region is just one hour north of Perth and you feel like you are in the country, as our community is filled with heroes with big hearts and warm smiles. We do hope this will not hinder you to enjoy Western Australia.
Western Australia is the “Outdoor playground of Australia” My warmest regards Singapore, my warmest, Rona Chiera