Volunteers who inspired others

Happy time: Liow (third from right), , (second right), Perting Volunteer Fire and Rescue chief Lim Sang Hong (third left) and other guests cutting the cake at the 15th anniversary celebration of the fire squad in Bentong. .

BENTONG: The Perting Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad was set-up by several youths 15 years ago after a major fire razed 88 houses in their village.

The squad now comprises nearly 100 members and has helped prevent the loss of life and property.