A young Murray State Emergency Services volunteer will be one of thousands across the State who will be thanked on Wear Orange Wednesday.
Alice Napier, 22, joined the Murray SES in March 2013 and since then has responded to several incidents including the Waroona-Yarloop bushfire in 2016 which she dedicated 50 hours of her own time to help the community.
Alice has also been involved in two missing person searches and attended numerous storm damage call outs.
She said the best thing about being a part of the SES was the people.
“I love being in the SES because of the mateship and the family-like unit that I belong to,” she said.
“I have met some great and inspiring people through the SES and the variety of people you meet is amazing.”
Outside of her volunteering commitments, Alice works full time in the transport industry and enjoys hobbies including martial arts and obstacle courses.
Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Wayne Gregson said wearing a splash of orange on Wednesday May 10 for WOW Day is a simple way to show support for the SES volunteers.
“Across the State there are more than 2,000 volunteers who give up their own time to respond to storms, cyclones, floods, and search and rescue missions,” Commissioner Gregson said.
“They are integral to our emergency preparedness and response – including supporting our efforts during major bushfires.”
Within the last year WA’s dedicated SES volunteers have spent in excess of 17,500 hours responding to more than 570 incidents, helping to keep the community safe during a range of natural disasters and emergencies.
“They respond to incidents at all hours of the day and night, sometimes missing important family occasions in order to provide assistance,” Commissioner Gregson said.
“SES volunteers also commit to many hours of training, maintaining their skills and ensuring they are as prepared as possible for when an emergency occurs.
“I encourage everyone to wear something orange, hold a morning or afternoon tea, or simply take a minute to show your appreciation for our SES volunteers.”
This year’s WOW Day will see iconic WA locations, including Elizabeth Quay and Council House, lit up in orange, and the Eliza statue in the Swan River, Nedlands will be donned in orange for the occasion.
For more information about WOW Day, visit www.wearorangewednesday.com.au/wa.
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