VFBV Represented At Nsw Rfsa Conference In Canberra
Posted: 15/06/2010

The 2010 NSW Rural Fire Service Association Conference this year is being held in Canberra on the weekend of June 19 & 20.

VFBV is represented by President Gary Lyttle AFSM and Executive Officer Allan Monti.

The theme for this year's conference is: 'Our Members, Our Community, Our Service'

RFSA Conference 2010 is Australia's leading Conference for anyone with an interest in practical bushfire fighting issues, covering hazard reduction, communications, community relations, the fireline technology, recovery and volunteer issues. It is the year's outstanding opportunity for information sharing between volunteer firefighters, staff from volunteer firefighting agencies, public servants with an interest in emergency services management, local emergency managers and academics with a special interest in practical bushfire firefighting.

The Conference website can be accessed from here.

Notice Of VFBV State Council Issues
Posted: 14/02/2010

NOTICE: ITEMS FOR STATE COUNCIL

VFBV State Council is looming on Sunday 11th April at Fiskville and Regional Council Executive Teams are encouraged to forward items and correspondence to the VFBV office prior to Friday 19th March to allow the State Council Executive Committee to review the matters to be addressed.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: DRIVER TRAINING & ENDORSEMENT FEEDBACK

Just a reminder to all that the deadline for submissions on the CFA’s Driving and Endorsement Strategy Discussion document is due to our office by the end of February. Our Reference Team will convene to consider all feedback and develop a VFBV response. State Council will endorse the VFBV response to this important consultation at its April meeting.
 

Open Space Summit - Online Registration
Posted: 11/11/2009

Designing the Volunteer Brigades of 2015

How can we define, design and take responsibility for the volunteer fire brigades of 2015 in Victoria? What do we need and what must we do, to make this happen?

You are invited to be heard, to lead and to be involved in answering the questions above with other future leaders in the volunteer CFA.

Click here to find out more and to register online.

Foundation VFBV Leadership Scholarships Launched
Posted: 01/11/2009

FOUNDATION VFBV LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS LAUNCHED
VFBV President Gary Lyttle AFSM announced at the October Board meeting the establishment of annual Leadership Scholarships targeting volunteer and association leaders.

With funds made available from the Victorian Racing Club and Sheik Mohammed following the February fires, VFBV established the VFBV Promotion and Development Fund to make programs such as this scholarship possible. 

 Invitation

History Of The Volunteer Associations Project Commences
Posted: 09/10/2009

A much anticipated project has commenced to develop a written history of the volunteer associations from their beginnings to the unification of VRFBA and VUFBA into Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria in 2008.

VFBV has established a small Reference Team lead by VFBV Project Officer Bill Rodda to scope out the project and establish the guidelines for how the mass amounts of information will be found, sorted and catalogued prior to selection for publishing. The success of the project will hinge on wide ranging support from within our volunteer community to provide our team with articles, photographs and leads as to where to find significant information. Bill will be looking to build a support network of willing volunteers who can assist as regional facilitators / collectors.

The Project Reference Team is considering options for the safe reproduction of prized memorabilia (photos, articles etc.) managed by our Regional Facilitators.
 

Interested people who may wish to become involved please contact Bill Rodda on 0417 105 983 or email b.rodda@vfbv.com.au
 

CFA Board Vacancy - Volunteer Representative
Posted: 09/10/2009

The term of Kevin Erwin as a volunteer representative of Rural Brigades on the CFA Board is due to expire on 24th March 2010. Senior members of Rural Brigades who believe they have the capacity to make a contribution to the Board of the CFA, and ensure that the interests of volunteers are maintained at the highest level of the organisation, are invited to apply for the vacancy. Kevin Erwin is eligible for re-appointment, however any registered CFA volunteer wishing to represent Rural Brigades are invited to apply.

From the applications received, and folowing interviews, VFBV will submit a panel of four names in priority order to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, for he to select one member for appointment to the CFA Board.

Closing date for applications to be lodged with VFBV is 20th November 2009. A Role Statement can be obtained from the VFBV office or VFBV website.
 

Ppc Rollout - Update
Posted: 12/07/2009

JULY 2009

CFA has provided a project update for the Structural PPC rollout.

The briefing outlines the difficulties with local fabric manufacture and the global shortage of the moisture barrier materials. Revised schedules for measure up and allocation have been necessary as a result.

Further details on Fire Station storage and UV light mitigation programs are provided on the PPC UPDATE document via the link below:

 PPC Update

Driver Training & Endorsement Strategy - Discussion & Feedback
Posted: 30/06/2009

In 2008, a discussion paper on a Driver Training and Endorsement Strategy for CFA was commissioned by the Chief Officer and Director Human Resources for the purpose of providing CFA with a comprehensive understanding of the issues and proposals associated with the complex issue of driver training and the endorsement of drivers.

As part of the discussion and feedback phase, VFBV has been asked to provide a consolidated response and seek comments and written responses to be received by 30 September 2009.  VFBV will collate and provide CFA with comprehensive feedback.

VFBV encourages responses and feedback be directed to our office as indicated by 30 September 2009 to PO Box 453 Mt. Waverley Vic. 3149 or via email to: vfbv@vfbv.com.au

For additional information please contact Allan Monti  at a.monti@vfbv.com.au or 0407 334 685

 Driver Training Discussion Paper

2009 Australian Safer Community Awards
Posted: 21/05/2009

Do you know of a project that has contributed to improving community safety in Victoria?

If so, the 2009 Australian Safer Communities Awards may be the perfect way to promote and recognise best practice and innovation by organisations and individuals who help build safer communities across Australia. The awards cover all aspects of emergency management – risk assessment, research, education and training, information and knowledge management, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery – and entry is open to any organisation or individual.

The Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner seeks your assistance to promote the awards through your networks and publications, and of course, encourages your organisation to submit any eligible projects!

Entries for the 2009 Australian Safer Communities Awards close Friday, 3 July 2009.

The awards, hosted in Victoria by the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner, are sponsored by Emergency Management Australia (EMA) in conjunction with states and territories.

For information on the awards and eligibility criteria, please visit www.oesc.vic.gov.au or contact the Australian Safer Communities Awards - Victorian Coordinator on (03) 8684 7938
 

2009 Memorial Service For Firefighters
Posted: 24/04/2009

CFA will hold the Annual Memorial Service for Firefighters at CFA Fiskville Training College - Ballan-Geelong Road, Fiskville via Ballan.

WHEN:    SUNDAY 3rd MAY 2009  at CFA Fiskville Training College  Ballan - Geelong Road, Fiskville via Ballan

Visitors and guesta are requested to be in attendance by 10.30am.

The Service will commence at 11.00am.

Free Tickets - Emergency Services Appreciation Game
Posted: 26/03/2009

The Victorian Government and the AFL invite all CFA members to attend the upcoming Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne AFL Match for free. The match will be held on Sunday 5 April 2009 at the MCG.

The AFL, together with the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Football Clubs, is honoring the Victorian Emergency Services and support organisations.

To gain free entry show your CFA ID or visit CFA Online (members only) to print out a copy of the invitation and present it at the emergency service marquees at gates 1 and 3 at the MCG.

Each CFA ID or copy of invitation allows access to a maximum of four people.

What: AFL game, Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne
When: 2.10pm, Sunday 5 April 2009
Where: MCG
How: Free entry at gates 1 and 3 with CFA ID or copy of invitation

No need to register beforehand, just arrive and have a great day.

Melbourne Grand Prix Showcases Emergency Services
Posted: 25/03/2009

Grand Prix Parade 29th March, 2009

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sports (CAMS) approached the CFA and other heads of agencies to invite them to participate in a Grand Prix parade of vehicles and personnel on 29th March, 2009. This parade is under the auspices of CAMS in conjunction with the Grand Prix Corporation and the F1 driver’s parade. 22 CFA tankers and representatives from the support agencies as listed below is being overseen by CFA Operations Manager Peter Baker and CAMS Senior management

The following is an overview of proceedings on the 29th March.

1. 20 CFA Vehicles (Only) with 2 reserves will travel the route outlined below.
2. Strict criteria and guidelines from CAMS have been given in regards to the number and presentation of the vehicles and number of personnel (3 each vehicle)
3. These vehicles must adhere to these guidelines due to the ‘track standards’ the timing of the event and number of F1 drivers taking part in the parade
4. An avenue of honour of all invited and participating agencies (personnel in uniform) will line the ‘main straight on the track’ in recognition of the work they and their colleagues have      done during The past 2 months.
5. An estimated 3000 representatives of these agencies have been given the opportunity to attend the Grand Prix over its 4 day duration – including more than 1000 attending race day on Sunday 29th.
6. Major Events (Victoria) provided both CFA and SES with a large number of Grand Prix tickets for distribution amongst their respective members. CFA has shared a proportion of those tickets with both DSE and MFB through their respective chief fire officers
 

CFA Firefighter Memorial Service
Posted: 20/03/2009

Advance notification of the annual CFA Memorial Service to be held at Fiskville on Sunday May 3rd

Support From Our Smallest Victorians
Posted: 20/03/2009

VFBV continues to receive letters of support and appreciation from across the nation for the efforts of our volunteers and all emergency service workers.

Share with us in enjoying the thoughts and artwork form some of our smallest Victorians.

Thanks goes to the children from Coburg West Primary School and others.

 Card 1

 Card 2

 Card 3

 Card 4

 Letter 1

 Letter 2

Somerville Fundraiser
Posted: 03/03/2009

Here is the chance for all members of the CFA to Unite and help those CFA members who are in their hour of need..

"The pager has gone off to say" " Alert, Code 1 help your fellow fire fighter" so now is the time for all members to say we’re thinking of you especially to those members who suffered at the hands of Black Saturday.

To raise money The Somerville CFA has had manufactured 20,000 Sunglass head straps and 10,000 wrist bands in an effort to raise money needed to help our fellow fire fighters who suffered significant losses on Black Saturday. All the money received will go to the VFBV as a single donation and the VFBV will administer the distribution of monies via theBlack Saturday Recovery fund board of directors. This board incurs no cost.

Wristbands are $2, and Sunglass Headstraps are $5, all Ex GST.

 Brochure and Order Form