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Posted: 27/01/2012 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 40
From The Chief Officer...number 40 (25th January 2012)
Posted: 25/01/2012 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Operations Bulletin 001/2012: Management Of Heat Stress During Operational Incidents
Heat stress has been noted as one of the top three leading causes of injury during bush fire suppression. It is also becoming an increased mechanism of injury during structural fire fighting.
Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) provides considerable protection from the external environment during fire suppression. However, PPC restricts the ability to dissipate body heat by the sweating process.
The below Bulletin provides information relating to the Management of Heat Stress during all Operational Incidents.
Posted: 25/01/2012 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Independent Fiskville Investigation Press Release
Press release from Prof Rob Joy who is heading the independant Fiskville investigation.
Posted: 25/01/2012 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Fiskville Update #6 (hygienist Reports Available)
CFA have today publically released 3 documents relating to the investigation into Fiskville.
The first document is the original 1988 GeoTechnical Investigation Report on Fiskville
The second is the original Hygienists report which was conducted on the same day as the Herald sun article)
The third is a more thorough hygienists report conducted by a second independent hygienist over the Xmas New year break.
Posted: 16/01/2012 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Fiskville Update - 16 January 2012
Monday 16 January 2012 - CFA's FISKVILLE UPDATE #4
The latest update from CFA includes contact details for the Independent Investigator, CFA Hotline, Medical Advice and Welfare Support.
Posted: 09/01/2012 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Free Entry To Summer Heroes' Raceday At Flemington
The Victoria Racing Club and VFBV invite all CFA volunteers and their families to Flemington on Saturday 21 January for Summer Heroes Raceday, in recognition of the great work of Victoria’s emergency services.
Posted: 09/01/2012 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 38
From The Chief Officer...number 38 (6th January 2012)
Posted: 23/12/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Fiskville Update - 23 December
CFA’s 4th Fiskville update has just been released (see below)
Posted: 16/12/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Cancer Law Campaign
VFBV has been working with Federal and State MPs to have volunteers included in future legislation that removes some of the barriers to compensation for firefighters with certain types of cancer.
Posted: 15/12/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 37
From The Chief Officer...number 37 (15th December 2011)
Posted: 14/12/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Fiskville Update 14 December
Terms of Reference for the Independent Inquiry and a new 1-800 number for volunteers and staff.
Posted: 07/12/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Fiskville: Information For Volunteers
VFBV is working with CFA to keep volunteers informed in the wake of media reports linking CFA’s Fiskville training area with a number of cases of cancer.
Posted: 22/11/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Members Quick Reference Guides: Now Available
A handy pocket guide is now available to all volunteers who are looking for a tool to support them in conversations with the community.
Posted: 21/11/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Green Paper Submission - Brief Summary
The Green Paper Submission – a four page summary of VFBV's submission on the State Government's proposals for major changes to the State's emergency services.
Posted: 15/11/2011 (Volunteerism)
Fact Sheet: Tertiary Education Support
VFBV continues to actively support Volunteers still experiencing difficulty since the devastating floods earlier this year. In response to enquiries about assistance for families with children wishing to enrol in tertiary courses in 2012, we have compiled information about the financial support currently available from the State and Commonwealth Governments.
Posted: 14/11/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 34
From The Chief Officer...number 34 (7th November 2011)
Posted: 10/11/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Position Vacant
Project Coordinator (CFA)
• Based at CFA Headquarters Burwood East
• Full Time Position
• $63,710 plus Superannuation
Posted: 07/11/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Positions Vacant - Two VFBV Field Officers
Positions vacant – VFBV Field Officers x 2
Help shape the success of CFA and CFA volunteers
Posted: 02/11/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 33
From The Chief Officer...number 33 (31st October 2011)
Posted: 17/10/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Adopts New Mission Command Philosophy
CFA volunteers and junior leaders will be given more power to make decisions at the frontline under a new command and control philosophy being adopted by the organisation.
Posted: 10/10/2011 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Use Of Sirens For Community Alerting
Recently VFBV was provided with several documents from the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner, via CFA’s Chief Officer, relating to the development of a new combined (CFA /OESC) policy and guidelines for the use of sirens for community alerting.
Posted: 10/10/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 31
From The Chief Officer...number 30 (10th October 2011)
Posted: 07/10/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 30
From The Chief Officer...number 30 (3rd October 2011)
Posted: 07/10/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Chief Officer's Address To VFBV Agm
CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson's address to the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Annual General Meeting, Saturday, 17 September 2011
Posted: 29/09/2011 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Green Paper Survey - Now Online
There are proposals for major changes to the emergency services in the State Government’s Green Paper titled ‘Towards a More Resilient and Safer Victoria’. Click here for...
Posted: 28/09/2011 (Fire Season)
Fire Services Commissioner Update - Video
In this video interview, Victorian Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley talks about the plan for reform, the immediate challenges for the fire services this summer and the practical side of his role.
Posted: 23/09/2011 (Volunteerism)
CFA Recognises Members Involved In 2009 Fires Campaign
CFA will present its members with a commemorative badge to recognise their service during Victoria’s most significant natural disaster.
Posted: 20/09/2011 (Volunteerism)
CFA Sunday
CFA Sunday is an initiative requested by the Deputy Premier & Minister for Police & Emergency Services to raise the profile of CFA volunteer brigades.
Posted: 20/09/2011 (Brigade Issues)
Station Siren Policy - Proposed Changes
The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report recommends that CFA and the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner (OESC) develop guidelines on the use of sirens for communities that choose to use a siren as part of their response to bushfires.
Posted: 19/09/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 29
From The Chief Officer...number 29 (17th September 2011)
Posted: 14/09/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Jones Report Released
VFBV welcomes the Jones Report as another step forward in ensuring CFA adopts arrangements that support, recruit and utilize volunteers to provide the best possible benefit for Victoria.
Posted: 08/09/2011 (Brigade Issues)
Do You Need A Pager?
All operational members should have access to an alert pager, in line with the State Government’s response to the Royal Commission recommendations.
Posted: 08/09/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Board Approval Of New Aed Policy
The CFA Board has now formally approved the Acquisition and Operation of Automated External Defibrillators Policy, and the Chief Officer has now approved the accompanying Procedure and SOP.
Posted: 29/08/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 28
From The Chief Officer...number 28 (29th August 2011)
Posted: 24/08/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 27
From The Chief Officer...number 27 (22nd August 2011)
Posted: 09/08/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 26
From The Chief Officer...number 26 (8th August 2011)
Posted: 05/08/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
New VFBV Photo Gallery Launched
Following frequent requests for members to view recent photos of events, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new Website Photo Gallery. The intention will be to add photos as they are shot.
Posted: 05/08/2011 (Volunteerism)
Volunteers Pleased With $11.6 Million Equipment Program
CFA volunteers have a very good reason for giving their stamp of approval to a new State Government funding program for trucks and equipment - they helped design it.
Posted: 03/08/2011 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Brigade & Membership Classification Survey - Final Results
The Final Results from the Brigade & Membership Classification Survey have now been collated and are provided in the attached report for Brigades reference. A copy will be emailed to each responding brigade that provided a contact email address.
Posted: 01/08/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 25
From The Chief Officer...number 25 (1st August 2011)
Posted: 19/07/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 24
From The Chief Officer...number 24 (18th July 2011)
Posted: 19/07/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Final 2 Weeks For Brigade Membership & Classification Survey
Just a reminder to all Brigades that there is only two weeks remaining for you to return your Brigade Membership and Classification surveys.
Posted: 19/07/2011 (Volunteerism)
Free - Volunteer Community Engagement & Fire Awareness Forum
15-16 October 2011, Macedon Spa Conference Centre
CFA is running a free forum for Volunteers interested in community safety.
Posted: 11/07/2011 (Brigade Issues)
Asbestos - Bangholme Training Ground To Reopen – Update: 11 July 2011
CFA advises that CFA and UFU representatives inspected the Bangholme Campus this morning and have agreed to reopen it as soon as possible.
Posted: 06/07/2011 (Awards)
Vouchers For Volunteers - Apply By 17 July
BP is offering free fuel to charity volunteers, through Vouchers for Volunteers.
Posted: 06/07/2011 (Awards)
Awards For Victorians Over 60
The Victorian Senior of the Year awards are for people aged 60 and over who hav emade a significant contribution to the local community and/or the state.
Posted: 05/07/2011 (Information & Technology (IT))
Tait Radio Trial – Problem Being Addressed
CFA advises that after a number of reports of a “Non IS Battery” message appearing on the portable radios, Tait Radios have advised the radios will still work normally, and that they are preparing a fix for the problem.
Posted: 04/07/2011 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Victorian Fire Services Property Levy Options Paper
VFBV is forming a small reference group to assist with a VFBV formal submission to the Governments Victorian Fire Services Property Levy options paper which was released on the 30 June 2011.
Posted: 04/07/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 22
From The Chief Officer...number 21 (3rd July 2011)
Posted: 01/07/2011 (Brigade Issues)
More Asbestos Fragments Found At Bangholme - 1july
A small number of additional asbestos cement fragments has been found in a garden bed at CFA’s Bangholme training ground.
Posted: 30/06/2011 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Brigade & Membership Classification Survey - Interim Results
A reminder to all Brigades that the Brigade & Membership Classification Survey is due back no later than 1st August 2011. So far, 164 Brigades have returned their responses. Interim results are provided below to give you an idea of other Brigades thoughts on these questions.
Posted: 29/06/2011 (Information & Technology (IT))
Live@cfa Tutorial 1: How To Activate Your CFA Email Account
Live@CFA allows you to work from anywhere you want to—your home, your Brigade, or even work—you can simply access your files from any desktop, major browser or mobile device.
This is the first of a planned regular weekly update to assist people use their Live@CFA account. This tutorial will show you how to set-up and access your Live@CFA account.
Posted: 24/06/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 21
From The Chief Officer...number 21 (24th June 2011)
Posted: 20/06/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 20
From The Chief Officer...number 20 (19th June 2011)
Posted: 09/06/2011 (Volunteerism)
National Emergency Management Volunteers Summit
A delegation of CFA volunteers and staff has arrived back from the 2011 National Emergency Management Volunteers Summit in Canberra.
Posted: 08/06/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Newsletter - May/june 2011
Download a copy of the VFBV Newsletter that was posted to all Brigades last week of May 2011.
Posted: 08/06/2011 (Volunteerism)
Volunteers Return From Canberra
A delegation of CFA volunteers and staff has arrived back from the 2011 National Emergency Management Volunteers Summit in Canberra.
Posted: 07/06/2011 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Brigade & Membership Classification Survey
Included in May's VFBV mail-out to all Brigades, a Survey addressed to all Brigade Captains, OIC\'s and Senior Voounteers of Integrated Brigades was sent out.
Posted: 01/06/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 19
From The Chief Officer...number 19 (30th May 2011)
Posted: 31/05/2011 (Volunteerism)
Darley VFBV Leadership Program Graduation
The Darley VFBV Volunteer Leadership Program has produced its first CFA volunteer graduates, with the promise of a second course to begin within months.
Posted: 25/05/2011 (Awards)
CFA Honours And Awards Review - Have Your Say!
CFA HONOURS AND AWARDS REVIEW - CONSULTATION PERIOD COMMENCES
The CFA Board has initiated a review of all CFA Honours and Awards available to CFA members. In doing so, a Board Working Party has convened and has worked through a comprehensive program to review existing awards and to propose/replace some and introduce new awards where appropriate.
Posted: 24/05/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Asbestos Update
ASBESTOS CONTAMINATION – CFA BANGHOLME CAMPUS
VFBV awaits confirmation that the CFA Bangholme campus will reopen to normal activities on Monday 30 May 2011.
Posted: 23/05/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Radio Enhancements Trial
Enhancements to CFA’s new Tait portable radios are undergoing field trials with 11 brigades, after consultation with a range of stakeholders including VFBV’s Communications Committee.
Posted: 23/05/2011 (Brigade Issues)
VFBV Open Forum 2011
Saturday 25 June, Deakin University, Burwood.
Judge David Jones, head of the Jones Inquiry, will be the opening speaker at the VFBV Open Forum.
Posted: 19/05/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Asbestos Update - 19 May 2011
The removal of asbestos contamination from SETG at Bangholme is expected to be complete on Friday, with the exception of the partly constructed off road training track.
Posted: 16/05/2011 (Volunteerism)
The Jones Inquiry’s Volunteer Consultation Sessions Now Open
The Jones Inquiry’s volunteer consultation sessions have been opened up to all volunteers, and VFBV encourages volunteers with any issues they wish to raise to attend and provide a written submission if possible.
Posted: 09/05/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 17
From The Chief Officer...number 17 (7th May 2011)
Posted: 05/05/2011 (Volunteerism)
Parliament Adopts CFA Volunteer Legislation
The CFA Volunteer Charter Bill was passed by State Parliament today and will now become law.
Posted: 02/05/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 16
From The Chief Officer...number 16 (2nd May 2011)
Posted: 20/04/2011 (Volunteerism)
Jones Inquiry Into Effect Of Arrangements On CFA Volunteers
A website and portal that will enable volunteers from all parts of victoria to access information about the inquiry and make submissions has been launched today.
Posted: 20/04/2011 (Volunteerism)
Volunteer Charter 2011: A Promise, A Reminder And A Responsibility
Department of Justice is now posting copies of the Volunteer Charter to all Brigades. The copies are accompanied by letters from the Minister, CFA Chairman and VFBV President (see attached).
Posted: 19/04/2011 (Championships)
Rural State Championships: Expressions Of Interest
The State Championship Committee (Rural) is seeking Expressions of Interest from Districts or Catchments on the hosting of State Championships (Rural) for the next 3 years.
Posted: 19/04/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 15
From The Chief Officer...number 15 (18 April, 2011)
Posted: 15/04/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Board Member: Invitation To Apply
The terms of CFA Board Members Tunde Meikle and David Gibbs expire on 31st October 2011, creating vacancies on the CFA Board for One Rural representative and One Urban representative to be nominated by VFBV as per the CFA Act.
Posted: 15/04/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Board Member: Invitation To Apply
Two Rural Volunteer Representatives - 2 year term until 1st October 2013
Two Urban Volunteer Representatives - 2 year term until 1st October 2013
Posted: 13/04/2011 (Volunteerism)
CFA Amendment (volunteer Charter) Bill 2011
Changes to the CFA Act that enshrine the CFA Volunteer Charter in law have been introduced into parliament and supported by both parties and will become law within weeks.
Posted: 12/04/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 14
From The Chief Officer...number 14 (11 April, 2011)
Posted: 04/04/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Rural State Championships This Weekend: Directions
Directions for this weekends Rural State Championships at Werribee Park
Posted: 28/03/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The CFA Ceo - Inquiry Into Arrangements For CFA Volunteers
As many of you know, the State Government announced last week an inquiry, to be led by retired County Court judge David Jones, into arrangements for CFA volunteers
Posted: 25/03/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Emergency Management(fire) Coordinator Positions - Mav
Positions available: 21 Emergency Management (Fire) Coordinators
As a consequence of the Black Saturday bushfires and subsequent 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (VBRC), the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) was successful in advocating for significant additional resources to assist councils to meet their statutory obligations; deliver on VBRC recommendations and to improve their capacity to perform their various roles and functions relating to fire in the context of emergency management.
A number of councils have been funded to employ an additional resource. Emergency Management (Fire) Coordinators will be employed directly by one of the participating councils and will work with existing staff and a broad range of external groups. The primary focus will be to assist participating councils meet and implement statutory obligations and to deliver upon VBRC recommendations.
Posted: 23/03/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Former Judge To Lead Independent CFA Inquiry
Retired County Court Judge, the Honourable David Jones, will lead an independent inquiry into arrangements made by the Country Fire Authority (CFA) for CFA volunteers, Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan announced today.
Posted: 15/03/2011 (Volunteerism)
Be Proud Of Your CFA Volunteers' Efforts
Letter to the Editor by Kerry Murphy, as it appeared in the Sunraysia Daily on 7 March 2011
Posted: 11/03/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 11
From the Chief Officer...Number 11 (11 Mar 2011)
Posted: 04/03/2011 (Volunteerism)
Country Fire Authority Amendment (volunteer Charter) Bill 2011
Mr Peter Ryan, Deputy Premier & Minister for Police and Emergency Services, tabled the Country Fire Authority Amendment (Volunteer Charter) Bill 2011 in State Parliament yesterday afternoon at 4pm. What follows is a transcript of Mr Ryans Second Reading Speech to the house.
Posted: 04/03/2011 (Volunteerism)
CFA Volunteers Hail New Legislation
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) has hailed the introduction of the CFA Volunteer Charter Bill into Parliament today as a great step forward for CFA Volunteers and the delivery of fire and emergency services to Victorians.
Posted: 04/03/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 10
The Chief Officer's regular update newsletter. Update # 10 (04 March 2011)
Posted: 03/03/2011 (Championships)
It’s All Go For The Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (vfbv) Rural State Championships
CFA brigades from across the state will converge on Werribee on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April for the 2011 VFBV Rural Fire Brigades State Championships, one of the biggest social and sporting gatherings on the CFA/VFBV calendar.
Posted: 03/03/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA On Display
CFA on Display is an important part of the Championships and many of the exhibits and initiatives will provide brigade members with important information on CFA programs.
Posted: 03/03/2011 (Volunteerism)
Charter To Be Backed By Law
Legislation to make the CFA Volunteer Charter law will be introduced into State Parliament this week.
Posted: 28/02/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 9
The Chief Officer's regular update newsletter. Update # 9 (25 Feb 2011)
Posted: 21/02/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
From The Chief Officer...number 8
The Chief Officer's regular update newsletter. Update # 8
Posted: 21/02/2011 (Volunteerism)
Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (vesep)
Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan today announced the Coalition State Government would provide $11 million for volunteer groups to purchase new emergency equipment.
Posted: 10/02/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
New Feature Added To Website: Site Search
A new Search Feature has now been added to the Homepage of our website. This feature will allow you to search all pages, stories, and documents stored on our website for keywords you enter into the Search box.
Posted: 03/02/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Office Administration Traineeship Opportunity - Work With And For CFA Volunteers
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our small team that supports the work of the Association in promoting the welfare and efficiency of Victoria’s 60,000 CFA volunteers. Expressions of interest are sought from individuals to work with VFBV staff and members at our Burwood East Office.
Posted: 03/02/2011 (Championships)
2011 Werribee Rural State Championships Entry Forms
2011 Werribee Rural State Championships Entry Forms Pack for Download
Posted: 27/01/2011 (Volunteerism)
Afsm Congratulations - Australia Day Honours List
On behalf of the President, Board and member brigades of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, congratulations to all of this year’s Australia Day Honours list recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal.
Posted: 21/01/2011 (Volunteerism)
Free Day At The Races Tomorrow (saturday 21 January)
Just a reminder that as a reward and recognition to VFBV and all CFA volunteers, the Victoria Racing Club is holding a free race meeting at Flemington tomorrow, Saturday 22nd January 2011.
Posted: 21/01/2011 (Championships)
Urban Championship Programs
The Junior and Senior programs have now been added to the Urban Championships page for download. http://www.vfbv.com.au/ch_championshipsUrban.php
Posted: 18/01/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Natural Diaster Volunteer Support Fund
We have been fielding many calls from Brigades and Members about how they can assist volunteers affected by the recent floods. Whilst it is still early days for Victoria, we have quickly made arrangements in anticipation of volunteers needing some prompt and swift support in those affected areas.
Posted: 18/01/2011 (Volunteerism)
CFA Volunteers Back Premier’s Call To Sign Up
VFBV has welcomed the Premier’s call for more Victorians to become volunteers of all kinds.
Posted: 12/01/2011 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
How Can You Help Queenslands Volunteers?
The hearts of CFA volunteers go out to everyone affected by Queensland’s disastrous floods, and our encouragement goes to the volunteers and other emergency service personnel working to protect their communities.
Posted: 12/01/2011 (Championships)
Updates To Rural State Championships Rule Book
The new version of the Rural State Championships Rule Book has now been placed on the Rural Championships page. http://www.vfbv.com.au/ch_championshipsRural.php
Posted: 24/12/2010 (Volunteerism)
Season’s Greetings To All CFA Volunteers And Their Families
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria wishes all CFA volunteers, their friends and families a happy festive season.
Posted: 24/12/2010 (Volunteerism)
Free Day At The Races For Volunteers, Family And Friends
As a reward and recognition to VFBV and all CFA volunteers, the Victoria Racing Club is holding a free race meeting at Flemington on the 22nd January 2011.
Posted: 08/12/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Welfare Fund For The Long Haul
The VFBV Welfare Fund has had some undeserved bad press in recent weeks – bad press that potentially could have interfered with its important, long term job of helping volunteers in need
Posted: 06/12/2010 (Editorials)
New Web Poll
Our website poll has been updated with a new question for this month.
Posted: 05/12/2010 (Editorials)
International Volunteer Day
In recognition of International Volunteer Day (Sunday, December 5), Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria would like to recognise our own CFA volunteer members and thank the many other members of the community who work alongside them.
Posted: 03/12/2010 (Editorials)
Volunteers Welcome Peter Ryan
On behalf of all CFA volunteers, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) welcomes Deputy Premier Peter Ryan as the new Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and Minister for Bushfire Response.
Posted: 01/12/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Volunteers Congratulate New Premier
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV), on behalf of all CFA volunteers, has congratulated Coalition leaders Ted Baillieu and Peter Ryan on winning government in Victoria.
Posted: 30/11/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Thanks Emergency Services Commissioner
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV), the organisation representing Victoria’s 60,000 CFA volunteers, has thanked outgoing Emergency Services Commissioner Bruce Esplin for his work and support for emergency service volunteers over the past 10 years.
Posted: 25/11/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
White Ribbon Day
VFBV endorses the important message of White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day is dedicated to the elimination of violence against women. Please find below a message of support from the Chief Officer.
Posted: 19/11/2010 (Editorials)
Letter To The Editor (the Age) Re Welfare Fund Article
In the story “Firefighters starved of help” (The Age, 13 November 2010), your reporters claim that the body that represents Victoria’s 60,000 volunteer firefighters “has given barely any money to struggling members, despite sitting on a $2.7 million hardship fund”.
Posted: 19/11/2010 (Volunteerism)
Volunteers' Big Step Forward
VFBV has welcomed the major political parties’ commitments to volunteers’ rights as a big step forward for those volunteers and their local communities.
Posted: 16/11/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Special State Council Meeting – A Report To Volunteers
Around 400 VFBV members – Board, State Councillors, District and Group representatives as well as a number of local brigade representatives - met last Saturday afternoon at Moonee Valley Race Course as the first Special State Council Meeting of VFBV.
Posted: 15/11/2010 (Volunteerism)
Coalition Announces Independent Inquiry To Protect CFA Volunteers
A Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition Government will launch an independent inquiry into the impact of industrial agreements on Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers, Shadow Minister for Bushfire Response and Leader of The Nationals Peter Ryan said today.
Posted: 11/11/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Letter From Premier Brumby Concerning Volunteers Concerns
After lengthy, behind-the-scenes discussions, VFBV has received a letter from the Premier and Minister for Emergency Services ahead of Saturday’s VFBV Special State Council Meeting.
Posted: 10/11/2010 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
VFBV Position Paper On Listening Sets
This paper is designed to:
Provide advice to CFA and Brigades on VFBV’s position regarding the retention of a device capable of performing the functions of a Listening Set that will be compatible with the new CFA Digital radio network
Posted: 05/11/2010 (Brigade Issues)
CFA Volunteers Everywhere Are Invited To The Special State Council Meeting
CFA volunteers everywhere are invited to the Special State Council Meeting being held November 13. A one page Information paper is available for download to assisit Districts & Brigades communicate what is taking place.
Posted: 30/10/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Opposition Promise Welcome - Volunteers
The Victorian Opposition’s promise of legal support to the rights of CFA volunteers has won the approval of the CFA volunteers’ association, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV).
Posted: 30/10/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Coalition Announces $136 Million CFA Volunteers Funding Package
Copy of Media Release:
SUPPORT INCLUDES:
- Unprecedented legislation to enshrine the terms of the CFA Volunteer Charter and protect the rights of volunteers.
- $36 million to upgrade and build CFA and SES stations.
- $25 million to enhance the CFA vehicle fleet.
Posted: 29/10/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Are You On Facebook? Get VFBV Updates Via Facebook
Did you know that you can keep abreast of VFBV announcements via Facebook?
Posted: 29/10/2010 (Editorials)
October Newsletter Editorial
As this newsletter comes to you, there is much discussion within our ranks and the wider community, of the anger and frustration of CFA volunteers at the way CFA and Government have failed to honour the Volunteer Charter.
Posted: 28/10/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Special VFBV State Council Meeting Invitation
VFBV is being pressured to up the ante from various quarters and have called a Special State Council meeting to enable all volunteers to be briefed on discussions with CFA and Government and their lack of response at this time.
Posted: 25/10/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Australian Fire Service Medal (afsm) Nominations
CFA is invited to submit nominations twice yearly for the Australian Fire Service Medal. Nominations for the 2011 Queens Birthday Honours List are now due and must be received by no later than Monday 29 November 2010.
Posted: 22/10/2010 (Editorials)
Important Information Concerning The Acting Chief Officers Recent Letter
The Acting Chief Officer’s letter sent out on CFA CONNECT has caused a flurry of comments and questions to the VFBV Office through both emails and phone calls.
Many members have expressed their surprise and disappointment as to its content, particularly the sections dealing with additional career firefighters and consultation with VFBV over the recently finalised industrial deal between CFA and the UFU.
Posted: 19/10/2010 (Volunteerism)
Emergency Services Scholarships 2011
Scholarship Scheme 2011Emergency Services Foundation
Call for interested volunteers to make application!Just released is a call for expressions of interest for the Emergency Services Foundation Scholarship Program for 2011.
Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) has been providing scholarship opportunities to emergency services members for over twenty years. The ESF scholarship supports members in developing their ideas and initiatives by undertaking research projects in Australia or overseas and is valued at up to $9,500.
Posted: 15/10/2010 (Editorials)
Opinion Poll Backs CFA Volunteers Right To Have A Say
A new survey says most northern and central Victorian voters are unhappy about the way CFA volunteers have been treated in an industrial deal between the CFA and a union.
Posted: 15/10/2010 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
VFBV Position Paper On First Aid Training
The CFA’s delivery of First Aid training needs reform, according to responses from groups representing hundreds of volunteer brigades to a Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) survey.
Posted: 08/10/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Position Vacant: Fire Safety Officers (wildfire)
• Multiple positions available
• $63,710 + Super
• Fixed Term to 30 June 2012
*** Please note that the Application Period has now closed. This information is now only displayed for archival purposes. ***
Posted: 06/10/2010 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Concept Uniform Recommendation Endorsed
The VFBV /CFA Uniform Working Party, is a special working party established in 2008 to consult on the development of a recommendation to CFA for the provision of a uniform for all CFA members. Ultimately the decision on the future uniform rests with the CFA.
Posted: 01/10/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Volunteers Welcome New Chief
Victoria’s CFA volunteers have welcomed the selection of Euan Ferguson as their new Chief Officer.
Posted: 22/09/2010 (Editorials)
Deal Hurts CFA Brigades
Opinion peice published in this weeks Weekly Times: Volunteer fire fighters feel they have been ignored in a new industrial deal writes Andrew Ford.
Posted: 17/09/2010 (Volunteerism)
Darley/vfbv Scholarship Program Expressions Of Interest
We are calling for expressions of interest for our 2011 Leadership Scholarship Program.
Posted: 15/09/2010 (Editorials)
What Will It Take For Volunteers To Be Listened To?
It’s high time the CFA and the Victorian Government met their obligations under the Volunteer Charter. Their recent practice of only paying lip service to the Charter and applying it when they think its useful has got to stop or the Charter isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.
Posted: 11/09/2010 (Editorials)
CFA Union Deal A Setback For Volunteering
CFA’s newly signed industrial agreement significantly disadvantages CFA volunteers, and yet was concluded without consultation with the volunteers. The briefing below has gone to all Victorian State MPs.
Posted: 10/09/2010 (Fire Season)
Tfb Boundary Realignment Project - New Tfb District Maps
Following the approval of the changes to the TFB districts, the focus of the TFB boundary project over the last few weeks has been modifications to publications and systems to reflect the changes.
Posted: 10/09/2010 (Volunteerism)
Emergency Services Foundation Scholarships 2011
The Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) is holding one Information Night on Monday 13 September for all those interested in applying for 2011 Scholarships (refer below). ESF has been providing scholarship opportunities to emergency services members for over twenty years to support members in developing their ideas and initiatives relating to their agency. 2011 Scholarship applications are due for submission by Friday 14 January 2011.
Posted: 09/09/2010 (Editorials)
Detailed Assessment Of The CFA / Ufu Operational Staff Enterprise Agreement 2010
The following is a detailed assessment of the CFA / UFU Operational Staff Enterprise Agreement 2010. A summary is available in the Issues of Interest section of our website.
Posted: 09/09/2010 (Editorials)
Summary Of The CFA / Ufu Operational Staff Enterprise Agreement 2010
The following is a SUMMARY of the CFA / UFU Operational Staff Enterprise Agreement 2010. A more detailed analysis is available in the Issues of Interest section.
Posted: 06/09/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Legal, Industrial Relations And Public Information Campaign Help Needed
We all know that one of the great strengths of CFA’s huge volunteer resource is the skill and expertise that volunteers bring from their day to day lives. VFBV needs to significantly increase our work on a range of matters relating to the protection of volunteer rights, fair representation of volunteers and development of a better community understanding of the professionalism, capacity and value of the volunteer based CFA model. And we need your help to achieve this.
Posted: 02/09/2010 (Editorials)
Country Victoria Says Thanks
With the Bushfires Royal Commission now complete, a senior CFA volunteer from country Victoria says it is timely to thank the community in suburban Melbourne for its contribution on Black Saturday.
Posted: 30/08/2010 (Volunteerism)
New Future Focus Workshop Delivery Model Available
Following the success of the 9 Future Focus Workshops that have been held so far in 2010 which has involved hundreds of volunteers from across the state, a new night version of the workshop has been developed in order to provide volunteers who have been unable to attend on weekends, the opportunity to participate.
Posted: 30/08/2010 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
First Aid Discussion Paper - Invitation To Respond
The issue of First Aid Training, particularly the capped or limited access at Brigade level is one of the hot issues being raised with VFBV by a large number of members.
Posted: 20/08/2010 (Brigade Issues)
Young People In CFA
CFA has a Youth Unit which concentrates exclusively in catering for and fostering juniors in brigades.
Posted: 20/08/2010 (Royal Commission)
Volunteers Welcome Victorian Fire Commissioner
The association representing CFA volunteers has welcomed the appointment of former CFA Deputy Chief Officer Craig Lapsley as Victoria’s new Fire Commissioner.
Posted: 12/08/2010 (Brigade Issues)
Volunteers Seek Reassurance Over Proposed CFA Funding Cuts
Media reports of proposed CFA funding cuts have prompted the association representing Victoria’s CFA volunteers to seek reassurance that the cuts won’t affect volunteer training or fire fighting operations.
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) CEO Andrew Ford has written to CFA management with the volunteers’ concerns.
Posted: 04/08/2010 (Royal Commission)
Premier Hears Volunteers Voice
Premier John Brumby and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron met with VFBV officials early on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Royal Commission released its report.
Posted: 31/07/2010 (Royal Commission)
Royal Commission Recognises Reality - Volunteers
The association representing CFA volunteers says at first reading of the final report, the Bushfires Royal Commission clearly understands the state’s firefighting is built on volunteering, and has made some good choices.
Posted: 31/07/2010 (Royal Commission)
Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Final Report Released
The final report was delivered to the Governor of Victoria on the morning of 31 July 2010. The Governor then presented the report to the Premier who tabled it in the Victorian Parliament. The report is now available to the public.
Posted: 30/07/2010 (Editorials)
Volunteers Back Premier’s Decision To Take His Time In Responding To The Bushfires Royal Commission’s Final Report
Victoria’s CFA volunteers have backed the Premier’s decision to take his time in responding to the Bushfires Royal Commission’s final report.
Posted: 26/07/2010 (Editorials)
Farewell The Chief - The Speech We Didn't Get To Give You
We had hoped that VFBV President Gary Lyttle would have been able to pass on the best wishes of CFA’s 60,000 volunteers directly to Russell Rees at his recent farewell. Despite Gary having being invited to speak on your behalf and having prepared some fitting words to our outgoing Chief, CFA’s Board Chairman decided on the night that Gary would not be given the opportunity to speak on behalf of the CFA volunteers.
Posted: 22/07/2010 (Editorials)
How Many People Really Know What CFA Volunteers Do And How We Do It?
For community members who grew up in a CFA family or have friends or workmates in CFA, there is a good chance they may know a fair bit. Similarly, if they come from a rural community, the local CFA is probably a very visible local institution and local CFA volunteers are active in all manner of local clubs and associations. But what about the many, many thousands we serve in the suburbs and provincial cities and towns, particularly those who came from the metro fire district, interstate or overseas?
Posted: 19/07/2010 (Editorials)
Frustration, Change And A Need For Action
Andrew Ford's column for the Fireman - July 2010
Posted: 14/07/2010 (Brigade Issues)
Scanner Time Is Running Out
The deadline for Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria’s (VFBV) stocktake of scanners and listening sets is just days away – brigades must reply by July 30.
Posted: 14/07/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Position Vacant - Executive Officer - Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Inc.
Due to the pending retirement of Bob MacDonald, long serving Executive Officer of the Victorian Rural Fire Brigades Association and more recently Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, we are seeking applications from suitably skilled CFA volunteers for the position of an Executive Officer.
Posted: 23/06/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Acting Chief Officer
CFA have today released a media statement appointing Deputy Chief officer Steve Warrington as Acting Chief Officer following the departure of Russell Rees.
Posted: 16/06/2010 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
2010 Open Forum Including Map
Fast approaching is the 2010 VFBV Open Forum, this year scheduled for Saturday June 26th at Deakin Universities Burwood Campus.
Posted: 14/05/2010 (Brigade Issues)
Listening Set/scanner Stocktake
When CFA moves to a fully digital format for voice communications statewide (best estimate late 2012) the existing analogue Listening Sets and Scanners will no longer receive CFA transmissions. VFBV and CFA are seeking wide ranging assistance to gather accurate information as to the number, location and purpose for members / brigades having Listening Sets and Scanners tuned to CFA radio frequencies.
Posted: 19/02/2010 (Volunteerism)
Volunteer Numbers Increase
CFA volunteers have rebounded from Black Saturday, and we now have the figures to prove it.
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria congratulates CFA brigades on increasing the number of active volunteers across the state, in spite of the strains of last year’s fire season.
Posted: 12/02/2010 (Volunteerism)
Recent Public Comment Of The Role And Future Of CFA Volunteers
VFBV is stepping up its campaign to build greater public awareness and understanding of the essential role CFA Volunteers play in protecting Victorians and building community capacity to deal with fire and other emergencies.
Greater public awareness and resulting support is key to achieving our aim of maintaining and building an even more effective Volunteer based CFA.
VFBV wants the Government and the CFA Board and Management to give greater organisational and investment priority to maintaining and developing Volunteer capacity to do our job
Posted: 18/11/2009 (Royal Commission)
Volunteers Urge Preparation - Not Panic
Victoria’s firefighting volunteers have moved to reassure the public, calling for an attitude of preparation, not panic, as we go into the 2009/10 fire season.
Posted: 18/11/2009 (Royal Commission)
Agreement Solves Bushfire Leadership Problem
Victoria’s volunteer firefighters say an agreement quietly signed on Thursday will solve Victoria’s bushfire leadership problem by putting a single organisation - the CFA - in charge.
Posted: 13/11/2009 (Brigade Issues)
Vicroads Listens To Volunteers
In a good news story VicRoads have agreed to a standard template for burnoff notification signs in response to an approach from CFA.
Posted: 06/11/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Volunteering Campaign A Winner
Victoria’s volunteer firefighters have congratulated the CFA and State Government on this year’s advertising campaign to promote the value of volunteers.
Posted: 04/11/2009 (Royal Commission)
Make CFA The Lead Agency For Bushfires
Victoria’s firefighting volunteers have called for just one agency to be put in charge of all bushfires – the CFA.
Posted: 21/10/2009 (Royal Commission)
Proposal For A Single Control Agency
VFBV have submitted a proposal to the Royal Commission on why CFA should be the lead agency for bushfires which threaten lives or private property.
Posted: 13/10/2009 (Information & Technology (IT))
Live@cfa: Launched Today
The Live@CFA project launched today, as scheduled. As of 09:00 this morning, all Volunteers now have access to their own CFA email account.
Posted: 13/10/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Media Invitation
When: 1.30 pm, Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Where: State Parliament, front steps
Posted: 07/10/2009 (Information & Technology (IT))
Live@cfa: Fact Sheet 1
Download the Live@CFA Fact Sheet, part of a series of Fact Sheets that are being prepared to let you know what Live@CFA can do.
Posted: 05/10/2009 (Information & Technology (IT))
Live@cfa: Email Account For All CFA Volunteers
The Live@CFA Project will provide a CFA sponsored email account for every CFA Volunteer. It will look something like Your.Name@members.cfa.vic.gov.au
Posted: 05/10/2009 (Board of Reference / Disputes Panel)
Wodonga Fire Station Was Not Closed On Saturday
Media release in response to an Article Published in todays papers that reported the UFU\'s claims that Wodonga Fire Station had to be closed because Career Firefighters where unavailable to man the station on Saturday.
Posted: 01/10/2009 (Board of Reference / Disputes Panel)
Don't Let Union Campaign Cause Panic
Media Release: The body representing CFA volunteers has urged people in the Geelong region not to be anxious over irresponsible claims that they are not adequately protected from fire.
Posted: 29/09/2009 (Shell Media Releases)
How Your Brigade Can Use A Shell Media Release
VFBV is providing professionally written shell releases on subjects that might be useful to any brigade. It’s up to you to decide whether to use them or make any adjustments to the content to suit your local area or your Captain’s opinion or way of speaking.
Posted: 29/09/2009 (Royal Commission)
Bushfires Royal Commission Report
The Commission handed down its Interim Report on 17 August 2009. The Report included 51 recommendations all of which have been accepted by the Government. Prior to the release of the Report, the Premier had announced a number of initiatives aimed at addressing many of the matters that were anticipated to arise from the Report. These initiatives now form the basis of actions to address the Report’s recommendations.
Posted: 29/09/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Agm Minutes
Attached is the VFBV AGM Minutes from the meeting held on 12th September 2009.
Posted: 15/09/2009 (Board of Reference / Disputes Panel)
Volunteers Voice Community Concern Over Ufu's Campaign
Today’s UFU rally is just another attempt to increase pressure on the CFA and MFB as part of current industrial negotiations for their 2009 Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Posted: 11/09/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Volunteers Help Mates Who Suffered On Black Saturday
The state’s volunteer firefighters have nearly completed the task of helping one special group of people affected by the Black Saturday fires – some of their own members.
Posted: 07/09/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Volunteers Welcome New CFA Ceo
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria today welcomes Mick Bourke, the new Chief Executive Officer of the CFA.
Posted: 31/08/2009 (Royal Commission)
10/30 Rule A Good Start - Volunteers
Victoria’s volunteer firefighters have praised the State Government’s decision to radically simplify the rules governing the clearing of trees and undergrowth around homes.
Posted: 24/08/2009 (Board of Reference / Disputes Panel)
Fire Union's Claims Insulting - Volunteers
Victoria’s volunteer firefighters have labelled a union’s remarks over a fatal fire as insulting and insensitive.
Posted: 24/08/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Board Vacancy - Call For Nominations
The term of CFA Board Member Michael Tudball is set to end 30 December 2009, creating a vacancy on the CFA Board for an Urban representative to be nominated by VFBV as per the CFA Act.
Posted: 19/08/2009 (Royal Commission)
Volunteer Firefighters Must Have A Voice In Roll Out Of Inquiry Recommendations
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) today called for the CFA to remember its long standing agreement to consult the volunteers when they begin to roll out the Bushfire Royal Commission’s recommendations.
Posted: 17/08/2009 (Royal Commission)
Royal Commission Interim Report Welcomed – Now To Preparing For Summer 2010
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) today welcomed the Royal Commission’s Interim Report into the 2009 Bushfires, but said it was critical to turn attention now to preparing for Summer 2010.
Posted: 14/08/2009 (Information & Technology (IT))
Webmail For All – Coming To A Web Browser Near You
Over the last 18 months, CFA and VFBV have been diligently working towards the provisioning of a WebMail system that would provide a CFA sponsored email account for all volunteers.
Posted: 23/07/2009 (Board of Reference / Disputes Panel)
CFA/ufu Board Of Reference/disputes Panel Update
UNION CLAIMS ON PAID STAFFING AND INTERFERENCE BY VFBV
On Friday, 17 July 2009 the UFU held a media conference and issued a statement claiming community safety was threatened by Government and CFA in-action by not implementing the paid staff proposals of the Board of Reference / Disputes Panel chaired by former Industrial Relations Commissioner Merriman.
Posted: 08/07/2009 (Royal Commission)
Royal Commission - VFBV Interim Submission
VFBV has provided a detailed Submission to the Bushfires Royal Commission for consideration by the Commission as it moves closer to handing down its Interim Report, which will occur in mid August.
Posted: 08/07/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Board Vacancies - Invitation To Apply
Vacancies for a Rural Brigade Board Member and an Urban Brigade Board Member will arise when the terms of Gary Lyttle (Rural) and Mick Taylor(Urban) expire on 1st October 2009. Both members are eligible for re- appointment. The term of appointment will be for two years and applications are invited from interested rural and urban volunteers to be considered for these vacancies.
Posted: 23/06/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Police And Emergency Services Leadership Summit
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION SPONSORED PLACES FOR VOLUNTEERS
VFBV is providing sponsorship for volunteers to attend and contribute to the Leadership Summit on July 13 / 14th in Melbourne and calls for applications from interested volunteers.
VFBV will fund 5 (five) places on this important Police & Emergency Services Leadership Summit 2009and encourages interested volunteers to make application for a position sponsored through VFBV’s Volunteer Development and Promotion Fund.
HURRY APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1ST JULY 2009
Posted: 02/05/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Minister Announces Launch Of New Csesp Round
NEW GRANTS TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY SERVICE GROUPS
Police and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron today announced applications are now open for this year’s $3.76 million round of the Community Safety Emergency Support Program (CSESP) and urged local emergency services groups to apply.
The CSESP grants program is open to all CFA brigades, VICSES Units, Life Saving Victoria Clubs, Australian Volunteer Coastguard (AVCG) flotillas and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) teams.
Posted: 24/04/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Ufu / CFA Board Of Reference Future Staffing Decision
Members will have heard or read about the above matter and its troubling consequences for volunteers and the statutory operational management of the CFA.
VFBV is extremely concerned over this matter and disappointed that CFA seems to have inappropriately and in contravention of their duties and obligations under the CFA Act surrendered operational control decisions to an external industrial relations panel. We note the Chief Officer actively opposed a majority of the Board of Reference/Disputes Board staffing decisions but was overridden.
Posted: 10/04/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
National Advertising Campaign To Thank Volunteers
CFA is pleased to announce that a volunteer affiliate – Volunteering Australia intends running a national advertising campaign to acknowledge the work of all Australian volunteers.
Volunteering Australia has secured the support of a major sponsor to conduct a national “volunteer thank you” media campaign running through to National Volunteer Week (11th to 17th May).
Posted: 19/03/2009 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund
Advice from Emergency Management Australia has been received that due to the disruptions and high workloads associated with the Victorian fires during February into early March, the deadline for brigades and groups wishing to submit an application for a grant under this scheme has been extended to 31st March 2009.
Posted: 05/11/2008 (Awards)
VFBV Gold Star Award
These are available for volunteer firefighters who have provided several years support and service to the Association. The "Gold Star" Award, Ribbon Bar and Lapel Badge are available to brigades for presentation to members both current and retired, who have completed thirty (30) years service with the Country Fire Authority, whom meet the criteria specified on the Application Form.
Posted: 16/10/2008 (PPC)
CFA Ppc Structural Ensemble - Point Of Clarification
Members may be interested in the attached memo from CFA CEO N Bibby regarding the Structural PPC Ensembles which has been prepared by CFA to clarify confusion that may been caused by incorrect information being distributed by some people. In simple terms, CFA have advised VFBV that the Manikin Tests DID NOT demonstrate that one ensemble is safer than the other and that an assessment of the relative safety of the two ensembles requires consideration of the full suite of tests conducted as previously communicated by CFA.
Posted: 01/10/2008 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Board Vacancies
Vacancies for one Rural Brigade Board Member and one Urban Brigade Board Member will arise after October 2008 as a result of VFBV being established as the single representative body for all CFA volunteers.
Posted: 01/10/2008 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
CFA Board Vacancies
The terms of CFA Board Members Peter Marke and David Gibbs are to end in early 2009, creating vacancies on the CFA Board for two positions that are nominated by the Volunteer Associations as per the CFA Act.
Posted: 27/09/2008 (Class A Foam)
Class A Foam Resolution
Another long running issue seems to have reached a conclusion based on the Chief Officer’s recent official endorsement the Class A Foam working party recommendations for a new Class A Foam – Chemguard First Class.
Posted: 17/07/2008 (Uniform)
Uniform For All CFA Volunteers
VFBV and the two Associations have been working with the CFA to develop a CFA uniform for all CFA volunteers. A small Working Party had been engaged on this task.
Posted: 01/07/2008 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
VFBV Board Vacancies - Invitation To Apply
Vacancies for a Rural Brigade Board Member and an Urban Brigade Board Member will arise in September when the terms of Tom Brodie (Rural) and Hans van Hamond (Urban) expire. Both members are eligible for re- appointment. The term of appointment will be for three years and applications are invited from interested rural and urban volunteers to be considered for these vacancies.
Posted: 30/06/2008 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
Unified Body Update: VFBV Position Paper And Constitution
Both Volunteer Associations have agreed to the VFBV Position Paper and proposed Constitution being forwarded to all brigades and Regional Councils. The aim of the Position Paper is to give brigades and Regional Councils an understanding of the proposed structure which will operate upon the merging of the VUFBA and the VRFBA into the one Association (VFBV).
Posted: 13/06/2008 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
CFA & Dse Discussion Paper – Improving Local Debriefing
A joint DSE and CFA discussion paper on improving local debriefing procedure has been developed in order to improve existing practices.
Posted: 13/06/2008 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
New VFBV Logo Design Competition
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) is considering the possibility of a new logo.
Posted: 07/05/2008 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Position Vacant - Executive Officer - Re-advertised.
The Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association (VUFBA) in conjunction with Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) seek applications from CFA volunteers for the position of Secretary, VUFBA. This position also has a dual role of Executive Officer, VFBV.
Posted: 04/03/2008 (PPC)
New Structural Ppc Update
Volunteers will be aware that late last year, following an extensive process, CFA Board made a decision to offer all CFA structural firefighters a choice of either a Nomex 3D and PBI Gold as an outer PPC shell. Both options will have an inner layer Gore Airlocker moisture barrier.
Posted: 15/02/2008 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Position Vacant - Secretary.
The Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association (VUFBA) in conjunction with Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) seek applications for the position of Secretary, VUFBA. This position also has a dual role of Executive Officer, VFBV.
Posted: 07/02/2008 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
VFBV Submission To: Inquiry Into The Impact Of Public Land Management Practices On Bushfires In Victoria.
VFBV and the Associations have written to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee as a submission into the Impact of Public Land Management Practices on Bushfires in Victoria.
Posted: 23/01/2008 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
40 Km Speed Limit Restriction On Drivers Passing Emergency Service Vehicles.
In late 2000 early 2001 as a result of approaches from a number of Regional Councils the volunteer Associations approached CFA regarding concerns for the safety of emergency service workers operating on the Hume Freeway and other major highways across the State.
Posted: 01/12/2007 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
November 25 Special Meeting: Volunteers Losing Confidence In The CFA Board, CFA Management And Government.
A meeting was held Sunday 25 November 2007 with representation of over 100 senior volunteers including: VFBV Board members, State Council Association delegates, Regional Presidents and Group Officers.
Posted: 01/12/2007 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
VFBV Submission To: The River Red Gum Forest Investigation
VFBV on behalf of CFA volunteers has written to CEO – Joan Phillips of the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council regarding concerns raised out of the River Red Gum Forest Investigation
Posted: 01/12/2007 (Corporate VFBV and CFA)
Unified Volunteer Representative Body
In September this year, VFBV released a discussion paper outlining proposed changes to unite the VFBV, VUFBA and VRFBA as a single unified body to represent all CFA volunteers.
Posted: 01/12/2007 (Discussion and Submission Papers)
VFBV Summer Campaign Review Submission To CFA
In February 2007, VFBV formed a Working Party to provide a volunteer perspective of the key issues emerging from last summer’s campaign fires.
Posted: 01/12/2007 (Brigade ABNs)
Relinquishment Of Brigade Abn’s
Much debate has arisen over the relinquishment of Brigade ABN’s and for brigades to operate under the CFA ABN.
Posted: 01/12/2007 (Awards)
One Service Award For All Volunteers
In the second half of 2006 VFBV forwarded a survey to all brigades seeking their preference of two alternative ribbons for a long service award for all CFA members – both volunteers and staff.
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