THOSE firefighters and emergency workers who have been at the forefront of Victoria's bushfires this summer are continuing to be joined by a volunteer army that has clocked up 780 hours providing relief.
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has been on bushfire frontlines for three weeks straight, serving over 4800 meals to emergency crews, with more than 3000 to those battling the Grampians National Park fire.
Over 200 meal packs were also handed out.
RRT crews remained at the Grampians fire from when it began in mid-December until 5 January, serving their signature burgers, egg and bacon rolls, barbecue chicken, sandwiches, and other refreshments.
RRT volunteers also responded to an earlier bushfire at Grantville and another one near Ballarat.
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Ballarat local team leader Russell Grace said RRT crews had been working around the clock.
“We know that (CFA) volunteers put in the hard yards when fighting these fires, and it’s physically and mentally exhausting," Ms Grace said.
“It’s important when they take a break to be able to have delicious hot or fresh food waiting for them.
"It not only re-energises them but lifts their spirit as well.”
RRT was established in 2013 as the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and now has more than 14,500 volunteers worldwide.
For more information, visit www.rrtglobal.org/.
