Deputy fire captain speaks of battle against fire

Elouise Hawkey
Updated February 22 2017 - 7:03pm, first published 10:41am
SIR IVAN FIRE: Senior deputy fire captain of the Leadville Rural Fire Service, George Simmons, at his property. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE
SIR IVAN FIRE: Senior deputy fire captain of the Leadville Rural Fire Service, George Simmons, at his property. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Leadville’s George Simmons has been a member of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) for 25 years but said no amount of experience could prepare someone for a fire like Sir Ivan. 

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Elouise Hawkey

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