As the 'freight train of fire' roared closer, this 13yo learned to drive to save his mum's emu

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As ferocious blazes tore through Rappville last week, many of the community's young people displayed extraordinary bravery, rescuing their neighbours and animals while fighting tooth and nail to save homes.

Like many of his fellow volunteers Mr Scholl was fighting a fire front that not far away was also threatening his own home.

"Quite a few of my brigade were actually out fighting fires when their houses came under threat, quite a few lost stock and land, on our property we lost our shed, quite a few stock," he said.Mr Scholl is quite pragmatic about why he volunteers, if not a little ambitious. "Ever since I was a young kid I've always wanted to be a part of the RFS helping my community," he said."I know us young people aren't expected to step up and do this kind of stuff, it definitely takes a lot courage and self-resilience."It's alright to glorify yourself, be proud that you've done something good for your community."

 

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