How Braidwood community radio became lifeline of information during Black Summer fires

Gordon Waters manages Braidwood FM with a handful of volunteers and was on air for months during the bushfires.  (ABC News: Justin Huntsdale)

As bushfires roared towards the NSW Southern Tablelands town of Braidwood in December 2019, there was limited information and communication.

The Rural Fire Service's Fires Near Me app was providing basic warnings, but those on rural and isolated properties were concerned the information was not specific enough.