IN the wake of a recent break-in and the theft of equipment, a local business has stepped up to help the Dubbo Rescue Squad.
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The volunteer group, which turns up to emergency situations in and around the city each year, had fire extinguishers, a generator and high-powered lighting stolen from a trailer last week.
But another attack at the Cobra Street base is far less likely to happen now, after Western Plains Security Network handed over an updated and more advanced alarm system, valued at more than $3000.
The system will be fully installed, serviced and monitored by Brian Zaia and his crew at zero cost to the squad.
Dubbo Rescue Squad captain David Chenhall said the kind donation was a major boost for him and his whole crew as they endeavoured to replace the stolen equipment and upgrade their base.
"Given the recent stealing of equipment this is of great assistance to the squad as it means that our equipment will be more secure and the squad will have no financial outlay for a service provided by a local company," Mr Chenhall said.
"Brian and his team at Western Plains Security Network have been supporters of the Dubbo Rescue Squad for many years and this continues that relationship."
The Dubbo Rescue Squad is a not-for-profit oganisation and a foundation member of the New South Wales Volunteer Rescue Association.
The squad is staffed entirely by professional volunteers and currently has 15 accredited members and a number of trainee members.
It is available to respond 24/7 to various types of incidents including motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, medical entries, rescue from depths and heights, missing person searches, crime scene lighting, animal rescues, and inland water rescues and searches.