By Derek Schlennstedt
A generous donation of CCTV cameras from SECUREcorp will ensure that the Menzies Creek CFA equipment remains safe and secure.
Volunteer Member at Menzies Creek, David Van Loon initiated a conversation between the station and SECUREcorp, after the Mail reported on the theft of two chainsaws from Macclesfield CFA in January.
“Macclesfield being broken into really prompted a discussion with the brigade about our security,” Mr Van Loon said.
“We get a baseline of equipment from the CFA but it’s mainly fundraising which is done by donating our time to secure better things like chainsaws and hoses so the value can potentially be more than the cost to generate it.”
Mr Van loon said that the the station had previously been targeted by thieves who had tampered with an item that was donated to the station.
“We’ve had a few things taken externally – items of lesser value.”
“For a brigade that’s unmanned we’ll be able to log in and check the cameras if need be.”
SECUREcorp are providing the station with four CCTV cameras that can be accessed remotely.
The six megapixel resolution cameras will record 24/7 with the ability to send alarm events upon motion.
A spokeperson for SECUREcorp said the organisation was thrilled to support local CFA stations.
“SECUREcorp as a whole was more than happy to support this initiative, as many of our employees rely on the CFA to defend their homes, such as during the fires across the Bunyip State Park earlier in the year.”
