They are both volunteers with the Margaret River State Emergency Service, with Ms Butcher having dedicated four years to them, and Mr Scott two years.

Camaraderie is a big part of the role, which has also boosted their self esteem and skills.

Ms Butcher joined after hearing on the radio that a woman and her children were missing, and felt she should be doing something to help.

“I mainly joined just to learn new skills and meet new people,” Mr Scott said, who also volunteers as a projectionist with Arts Margaret River.

“I was definitely after something else.”

It was an exciting start for Mr Scott, who did a vertical rescue two weeks after completing a course on it.

Ms Butcher has also had to face challenges, including her fear of heights, and building the confidence to drive the land cruiser.

“We’ve got such a good group of people and I love it,” Ms Butcher said.

The SES have seasonally-based training for two hours a week, which covers everything from tying knots to dealing with storm damage and search formations.

Although Mr Scott and Ms Butcher can go months without a callout, there are times when there are ample numbers, and times they can just help out at local events.

There are about 10 volunteers who are able to come to training regularly, and people are encouraged to come to the SES’ weekly meetings at 7pm Mondays, at their headquarters, Le Souef St.

The couple also stress that people don’t have to commit and can always say no to a callout.

“You do what you can when you can,” Ms Butcher said.

Mr Scott and Ms Butcher receive a $30 meal voucher to Settlers Tavern for being The Mail’s volunteers of the week.