 I am Helen. I have eight children all busy with their own lives and some have found time to be involved with CFA. Being a member of CFA has helped develop me into a person with a deep love of CFA and my community. I have fulfilled many roles in CFA and as a woman and a mum I am very proud of that. Communications is a vital skill in our organisation. I have been a communications officer. I have developed networking skills, emergency planning and community safety and held every other role in between. In 2007 I stepped up as captain of the St Andrews Brigade. In 2009 my community was challenged by fire. It was an emotional time for the community, the brigade members and myself. The training provided by CFA enabled all of our members and vehicles to return home with no physical damage. My brigade has formed some lifelong friendships with some of the other brigades that came to assist the community. After all that I have raised a family. I am community aware. I will keep serving my community, my district, my country. My involvement and commitment to CFA has helped me to become a better person with understanding and respect for our environment. My name is Helen Kenny. I have eight children. I have had many experiences. I have shed a tear and I have shared in happiness. I am a CFA volunteer.