Firefighters in Nyngan are taking the battle from their job to their upper lip this November for men’s health.
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Deputy Captain Adam Bourke, firefighters Jordan Lane, Joel Baker, Brad Besant, Aaron Bennett and Tony Coen from station 406 are each sporting hair on their upper lips for Movember, in an effort to raise awareness around prostate and testicular cancer, and mental illness.
Nyngan Fire and Rescue Captain Rob Avard said he’s proud the men have decided to get on board with the cause again this year to help the Movember foundation improve men’s lives.
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“Men’s mental health especially in our game, along with Police and Ambulance workers, we see a lot of issues and things that are very stressing to the eye,” Captain Avard said.
“A lot of times you take the issues home with you at night because possibly 75 percent of the calls we attend are at night time.”
Men’s mental health especially in our game along with Police and Ambulance workers, we see a lot of issues and things that are very stressing to the eye.
- Nyngan Captain Rob Avard
Captain Avard said it’s important for anyone involved in emergency situations to talk about their experiences.
“We have specialists from Dubbo like Peter Ryan, he’s a fully trained counsellor that comes out, he’s part of a special team that’s been designed to assist firefighters with stressful situations and incidents,” Captain Avard said.
“It can be stressful, I know that myself from personal incidents I’ve been to, especially when you know the people involved it makes it a bit harder at times.”
“I’m a big believer myself in talking about it when we get back to the station or talking about it on scene. So we discuss issues, and I try and prepare people for things you might see at incidents like a crime scene.”
“I find the team I have in 406 Nyngan are very strong and we all stick together which is really good,” Captain Avard said.
The team at Nyngan 406 have already started their campaign to raise money for Movember.
“Anyone who wants to make a donation can contact myself and I can put you in touch with the boys,” Captain Avard said.
To donate to the cause visit au.movember.com and search Fire and rescue NSW 406 .
Zaarkacha Marlan
Court and crime reporter at the Daily Liberal. Formerly the sole journalist for the Nyngan Observer, Narromine News and Trangie Advocate.
Court and crime reporter at the Daily Liberal. Formerly the sole journalist for the Nyngan Observer, Narromine News and Trangie Advocate.
