Most had never fought a bushfire in their lives but in the last four weeks they have helped save not just homes but also a precious rainforest.
They are also still working in teams with the local rural fire brigades to put the fire out in problem areas.
"I'm not too sure how that might work in a different area where there are private leaseholds and people don't know their neighbours as well.
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