Phil is a plumber by trade and has had 30 years’ experience in agriculture with a keen interest in Landcare prior to working for the Country Fire Authority for 12 years in fire mitigation and community safety. Phil has been a CFA volunteer for almost 50 years and still active with Planned Burning and Fire Investigation.

In his spare time Phil enjoys restoring old bits and pieces and enjoys to travel with his wife Fiona. When he can, he does enjoy fishing also.