Whether they’re veteran blood donors or first timers, CFA members are stepping forward to save lives as part of the annual Australian Red Cross Lifeblood initiative.

Doreen Fire Brigade will have more than 10 members making contributions to the emergency services donor tally, ranging from regular blood donors to first timers.

Doreen volunteer firefighter Mark Jackson has been giving blood and plasma for years and will continue over the coming weeks as a CFA member.

“I’ve made 45 donations of whole blood and plasma to this point,” he said.

“I choose to give blood because I want to give back to the community in some small way, which is the same reason that compelled me to join CFA.

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