Emergency services members held a summer season briefing at Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre. From left, CFA Fire Operations Officer Andrew Turner, SES Operations Officer Matthew Taranto, Acting Senior Sergeant from Pakenham police Kim Warburton, Cardinia Shire Emergency Management member Kevin Carlisle-Stapleton, Local Area Commander Inspector Shane Smith, SES Emerald volunteers Peter Copp, Matthew Steckel and Dereck Harris, Cardinia Shire Emergency Management Coordinator Janette Schimleck and Cardinia Shire Park Services Coordinator Stephen Mannering. 175153_01. Picture: BRENDAN REES
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