Country Fire Authority volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer checks on residents of Kalorama in the Dandenong Ranges following a devastating storm. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

Kalorama Country Fire Authority captain Bill Robinson (left) and ex-army and CFA volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer speak to a resident through a window. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

Kalorama resident Merlyn Edgar was one of many locals to receive assistance from CFA volunteers and the Red Cross following the township’s devastating storm. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

CFA volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer helps Merlyn Edgar in her Kalorama home. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

Kalorama resident Alison hugs CFA volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer as he makes house checks following a wild storm. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

CFA volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

The work to help residents affected by the huge storm that hit Kalomara takes its toll on CFA volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

CFA volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer (right) speaks to Kalorama Lyn Osbourne (centre) and Nancy Wallace (left). Picture: Arsineh Houspian

CFA volunteers and Australian Defence Force personnel deliver a generator to an Olinda resident. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

Essential supplies are prepared for delivery to victims of the devastating storm that struck Kalorama in the Dandenong Ranges. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

CFA volunteers rally before heading out to assist Kalorama residents. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

CFA volunteer Shayne O'Dwyer and Australian Defence Force personnel delivery a generator to Sassafras resident Julie Maiden. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

Kalorama resident Pam, who lives on Ridge Rd, speaks to CFA volunteer Shayne O’Dwyer. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

A Red Cross volunteer speaks to local residents at the Kalorama relief centre. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

Kalorama resident Vanessa shares a drink with her neighbour, Barry, on Ridge Road. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

CFA volunteers check on Kalorama resident Aaron Wake. Picture: Arsineh Houspian

The local church packed its own care package for CFA volunteer Shayne O’Dwyer, which he collected during his welfare checks. Picture: Arsineh Houspian