Volunteers at the Knox State Emergency Service (SES) Unit will now be better equipped to safely respond to emergencies at night, thanks to a funding boost from Knox City Council.
The Council has provided a grant through its Community Development Fund program to cover the cost of new LED head torches for all operational volunteer members of the unit.
Knox SES volunteers, who often work in challenging conditions, previously had to either supply their own torches or rely on fundraising efforts to purchase suitable gear.
With this funding, each member now has access to the same reliable equipment, at no personal cost.
A spokesperson from the Knox SES Unit said the team is extremely grateful for the Council’s ongoing support.
“Without the generous support from Knox City Council, volunteer members would have to fundraise to raise these much needed funds or supply their own head torches using their own funds,” the spokesperson said.
“The grant funding allows us to purchase new LED head torches for all our unit’s operational volunteer members, enabling them to safely respond to incidents in their local community at night.”
Knox City Council acknowledged the vital role the SES plays in supporting the local community.
“SES Knox is a volunteer-based organisation providing essential emergency assistance in our community,” Knox Council spokesperson said.
“Council is supporting the important work of these volunteers by providing a grant valued at $7647.88 to fund the upgrade of essential safety equipment, LED head torches. The new LED head torches will help volunteers carry out night operations safely.”
The funding ensures that Knox SES volunteers can continue their work with consistency and safety, especially when every second counts.
