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March 08, 2024 199

International Women's Day 2024

Each year on March 8 International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as well as calling for action to accelerate women’s equality. The theme for International Women’s Day this year is #InspireInclusion. This year’s theme acknowledges that when we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. Throughout CFA and VFBV, there are many examples of the… (more)
September 06, 2022 5874

Open for Consultation Dashboard

This page provides a summary of items that are currently open for broad consultation and feedback is being sought. Members are encouraged to review any of the items below and provide feedback/comment and/or suggestions ASAP. We encourage members not to wait until deadlines to provide feedback, but rather provide it as early as possible which will give us a chance to conduct further research that may assist us being able to advocate more strongly… (more)
January 20, 2017 48102

CFA’S VOLUNTEER SURGE CAPACITY – ESSENTIAL FOR VICTORIA

How CFA activates thousands of TRAINED, EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS to deal with multiple major incidents, anywhere at any time. How MELBOURNE’S SUBURBS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE. How VICTORIA NEEDS CFA’S SURGE CAPACITY hundreds of times a year. Our colourful animated video explains how CFA’s volunteer surge capacity works. Our computer-generated video shows a satellite view of hundreds of brigades as they respond. Our animated video gives you a… (more)

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Mar 17, 2024 102

2024 State Urban Junior Championship Results

Final results for the 2024 State Urban Junior Championships held in Mooroopna on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March 2024 are now available. The results are listed below and are also available for… (more)
Mar 14, 2024 245

2024 State Urban Junior Championship This Weekend

The 2024 State Urban Junior Championship will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday, 16 and 17 March 2024 in Mooroopna. This year will be the 50th time the State Urban Junior Championship has been… (more)
Mar 08, 2024 412

March 2024 Newsletter

International Women’s Day Each year on March 8 International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as well as calling for action to accelerate… (more)
Mar 08, 2024 347

Feedback Requested - Standard Operating Procedures (Various)

Formal consultation has commenced on ten updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) covering various doctrine. The proposed draft SOP's are available for download from the bottom of this page and… (more)
Mar 07, 2024 391

VFBV Board Vacancies - Invitation to Apply

Invitation open to all CFA volunteers to apply Closing date for written applications is Monday 2nd September 2024. VFBV advances the interests for all Victorian fire brigade volunteers and advocates… (more)
Mar 02, 2024 1036

2024 State Championships - Information for competing teams

Available for download from the bottom of this page is information for teams competing in the 2024 State Championships in March 2024. Below is highlighted information for each championship and the… (more)
Feb 22, 2024 975

2024 Bushfire and Storm Recovery Resources

Following a natural disaster it can be difficult to know what services are available from the various sources to assist with recovery. This Fact Sheet has been prepared by VFBV to assist members and… (more)
Feb 08, 2024 1366

February 2024 Newsletter

Prevention is better than a cure By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Many of you would have heard the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And while this is often… (more)
Feb 07, 2024 1359

Feedback Requested - Standard Operating Procedures (FMR)

Formal consultation has commenced on a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that has been developed to cover Fire Medical Response. (FMR) The proposed draft SOP is available for download from the… (more)
Jan 29, 2024 1687

Australia Day Honours List 2024

VFBV extends congratulations to four CFA members who were awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) on Australia for their service to CFA and the wider Victorian Community. Paula… (more)
Jan 15, 2024 1978

January 2024 Newsletter

What’s in store for 2024? By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer My inspiration for this year is a quote from English theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. “I have noticed that even people… (more)
Dec 23, 2023 2046

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

On behalf of VFBV, we wish all members, friends and supporters a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. CFA volunteers work tirelessly to support and protect their communities prevent and… (more)
Dec 15, 2023 2197

NSW in the line of duty deaths

VFBV is saddened to hear of the loss of two New South Wales firefighters in the line of duty on Tuesday 12 December. RFS Group Captain Dale Bowles suffered a medical episode while responding to a car… (more)
Dec 04, 2023 2458

December 2023 Newsletter

To Queensland and back again By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer As another year comes to a close, we again see the value and importance of Victoria’s volunteer surge capacity in action.… (more)
Dec 04, 2023 2549

International Volunteer Day 2023

“If everyone did” is the theme for International Volunteer Day in 2023. International Volunteer Day is celebrated each year on 5 December as a day to acknowledge volunteers and the spirit of… (more)
Dec 01, 2023 2686

Marking 25 Years since Linton

December 2, 2023 marks 25 years since the loss of five Geelong West volunteer firefighters that died during the Linton blaze. The fire had started on private property and spread through more than 600… (more)
Dec 01, 2023 3140

Feedback Requested - Unreasonable Complaints Policy

Formal consultation has commenced on a new CFA Policy to cover 'Unreasonable Complaints'. The proposed draft policy is available for download from the bottom of this page. For the purposes of… (more)
Dec 01, 2023 4476

Feedback Requested - Standard Operating Procedures (Driving)

Formal consultation has commenced on six updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) covering driving doctrine. The proposed draft SOP's are available for download from the bottom of this page and… (more)
Nov 30, 2023 2816

VESEP Grants Announced

The Minister for Emergency Services the Hon Jaclyn Symes recently announced the successful projects for the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) 2023/24. VFBV would like to… (more)
Nov 28, 2023 4509

2024 State Championships - Entries Now Open

Entries have opened for the 2024 State Championships, as with previous years entries and judge and official nominations for all State Championships will be collected online. The 2024 State… (more)
Nov 17, 2023 3091

NSW in the line of duty death

VFBV is saddened to advise that a NSW volunteer firefighter lost their life in the line of duty fighting a fire near Walgett in Northern NSW. The RFS volunteer was working on the Hudson fire in the… (more)
Nov 03, 2023 3161

November 2023 Newsletter

Policy should help not hinder By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer It is clear from the fire seasons being experienced in Queensland and NSW so far this spring that this year’s fire season… (more)
Oct 12, 2023 3307

Our Community, Our CFA

We are tens of thousands of Victorians, committed to protecting lives and property. We are skilled, determined and here to serve Victorians now and into the future. We are from the community and for… (more)
Oct 12, 2023 3807

Now Open - 2023 VFBV Volunteer Survey

The 2023 VFBV Volunteer Survey is now open for all CFA volunteers to take part. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY The survey is an annual snapshot of volunteer opinion, using questions on issues chosen… (more)
Oct 12, 2023 3470

Emergency Services Foundation Scholarships

Applications are now open for the Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) Scholarships. The ESF scholarship program provides an opportunity for volunteers and paid staff from Victoria’s emergency… (more)
Oct 06, 2023 3712

October 2023 Newsletter

You don’t need to be Einstein By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Honestly, there are days that an eye roll emoji just doesn’t cut it. I refer to a gathering in Canberra of “key… (more)
Oct 06, 2023 5030

Feedback Requested - Standard Operating Procedures

Formal consultation has commenced on six updated Standard Operating Procedures. (SOP's) The proposed draft SOP's are available for download from the bottom of this page and contain: SOP 6.02 Crew… (more)
Oct 05, 2023 3507

Presumptive Legislation Update

For several years now VFBV has been active in calling for support for the expansion of Victoria’s Presumptive Legislation scheme. We have campaigned strongly for female reproductive cancers to be… (more)
Oct 02, 2023 3685

2024 VFBV/CFA Joint Committee District Nominees Expression of Interest

VFBV are seeking expressions of interest from members to be Joint Committee District Nominees for the 2023 VFBV/CFA Joint Committees. Interested volunteers are encouraged to submit your expression of… (more)
Sep 05, 2023 3710

September 2023 Newsletter

Integrity and Honour By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer It was theoretical physicist Albert Einstein who said: “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with… (more)
 

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VFBV is the representative body (Association) for CFA Volunteers and is established under Victorian law, the Country Fire Authority Act, to represent CFA volunteers on all matters that affect their welfare and efficiency.

Our vision statement is:  Strong Volunteerism, Embraced to Build Community Resilience for a Safer Victoria.

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VFBV Welfare Fund

  • 11 March 2013 in Welfare Fund Read 34560 times VFBV Welfare Fund - supporting volunteers in need for more than a century
    VFBV Welfare Fund - supporting volunteers in need for more than a century The Fund began its long history of helping volunteers in need in 1913, when it was first established by urban volunteers as the VUFBA Welfare Fund. On 1 November 2008, the newly formed Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, with generous support from the Victorian Government, launched the VFBV Welfare Fund and…
CFA Volunteers are the unpaid professionals of our Emergency Services. VFBV is their united voice, and speaks on behalf of Victoria's 60,000 CFA Volunteers.

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