 I am not a firefighter. I'm a member of CFA, one of 59,000 volunteers, but I'm not a firefighter. I'm a wife, I'm a mother, but I'm not a firefighter. I organise, promote, fundraise and capture the moment. Easter egg hunts, Christmas events and community inclusion. I like to see smiles and make things all right. It's what I'm qualified to do. I understand emergency responses. I see fire and its capabilities every summer. I see its effects on families and communities, but I don't get on the trucks. I understand tragedy and loss, but I'm not one of the first responders. My husband is. It's not just during the summer, it's all year round. I know about heartache, but have not really lost personally. You see I'm part of a team. My family is a huge one, although we're not related. We have each other's back. I'm not a firefighter, but I am a member. I am a wife. I am a mother. My name is Julie. My husband is Warren. We are both CFA volunteers. My girls are Bianca and Emily. We are a CFA family.