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VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES VICTORIA REGION 13 

This site is maintained by your Region 13 elected VFBV executive representatives. We welcome your feedback on this site, your comments are valued so please contribute on any of the issues listed on the return comments section of each "Issue of Interest". 

"DRIVER TRAINING & ENDORSEMENT STRATEGY" Discussion Paper  

Feedback from Region 13 & other Regions has closed & information is being consolidated for review. Once reviewed the Driver Training Endorsement Strategy will commence development. Review phase finished in June.  

"HELP OUT" PROJECTS Supporting Volunteer Firefighters Hit Hard On Black Saturday

The next round of "Help Out Projects" is being planned.

Wildhaven at St Andrews is the next job, with a large number of piled up dead trees to be burnt, date to be announced shortly.

Roof plumber, plasterers & carpenters required to assist on a house construction job at St Andrews.

In all cases contact Geoff Peacock or Bill Watson

REMINDER TIPS FOR REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETINGS Process & Procedures

To have your Regional Council support your issue(s) and to be able to take the issue forward to State Level or to other areas as needed, please ensure in the first instance that your Brigade submits the issue to Regional Council.

To ensure we deal with business an an efficient, timely manner, and to keep our regional council meetings flowing ensure brigade motions / business to regional council are submitted to the Secretary well in advance of the next meeting. 

LOWER YARRA GROUP FINISHES MIDNIGHT 30TH JUNE

Thanks for those great working relationships and the support given by the Lower Yarra Group 

SPECIAL GYM MEMBERSHIP DEAL

Discounted rate for Gym membership at Knox, Fitness First, 25% off for all CFA members, contact Sean on 9800 7682 for details

REGION 13 SUCCESSFUL CSESP GRANTS

Dandenong Ranges Group & Knox Group Field Command Vehicles (Nissan Patrols)

Research Brigade ULT Nissan

Toolangai Brigade Medium Tanker 2.4C

KEY POINTS IN BRIEF RAISED BY BRIGADES AT THE JULY 11TH MEETING

  • Resolved to conduct a poll on issues surrounding PPC, to enable State delegates to take accurate information forward at State level
  • Take forward issue of brigades not having internet access
  • Improve process of VFBV being notified on deaths of firefighters
  • Listening sets, concern expressed about feedback (numbers) not been fedback into VFBV
  • Conference for brigade auxiliaries support groups  to be held at Fiskville, Christine Nixon & Beyond Blue guest speakers. 14th August details V. Linaker The Basin Brigade 0409 845 458
  • Explanation of what the pager firmware upgrade is about to be forwarded onto brigades
  • Individual volunteers on scene requesting pager activation for traffic control only, not supported by CAD
  • First aid kits maintenance by contractor not supported, brigade members to handle own kits
  • Recruitment campaigns targeting women only not supported by meeting should be across the board
  • Brigades to be readvised on correct procedure for use of flash hoods

"BUSHFIRE AUSTRALIA" TarraWarra Museum of Art Healesville

The exhibition of paintings "Bushfire Australia" examines the recuurence of bushfire imagery in the work of Australian Artists. The exhibition is now finished and TarraWarra Museum of Art have kindly donated a number exhibition catalogues for volunteer firefighters. The catalogue contains colour prints of paintings by many well known Australian Artists such as Arthur Boyd, Fred Williams, Clifton Pugh, David Larwill and Rick Amor to name a few. Contact via email Geoff Peacock / Bill Watson listed on the "Contact Us" section of this page, a free copy of this historic exhibition catalogue will be sent to you. Be sure to enter your Name, Brigade and Region. 

KNOX FIRE BRIGADES 2011 Torchlight

Planning is now underway for the Knox Fire Brigades 2011 Firefighters Torchlight March. The date set is for Saturday the 5th March 2011. Details to be posted on a regular basis.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Upcoming Events

October 10, 2010 - Lilydale Fire Station 09:00hrs

Next Joint Association Meeting.

 

 


Recent Region 13 Site Updates

Posted: 22.08.2010
First Workshop for Newly Appointed Brigade Community Safety Reps

 


Recent VFBV Site Updates

02-09-2010 Country Victoria says Thanks
30-08-2010 New Future Focus Workshop Delivery Model Available
30-08-2010 First Aid Discussion Paper - Invitation to Respond
20-08-2010 Young People in CFA
20-08-2010 Volunteers Welcome Victorian Fire Commissioner
12-08-2010 Volunteers Seek Reassurance over proposed CFA Funding Cuts
04-08-2010 Premier Hears Volunteers Voice
31-07-2010 ROYAL COMMISSION RECOGNISES REALITY - VOLUNTEERS
31-07-2010 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Final Report Released
30-07-2010 Volunteers back Premier’s decision to take his time in responding to the Bushfires Royal Commission’s final report
26-07-2010 Farewell The Chief - The speech we didn't get to give you
22-07-2010 July Newsletter Available for Download
22-07-2010 How many people really know what CFA Volunteers do and how we do it?
19-07-2010 Frustration, change and a need for action
14-07-2010 Scanner time is running out
14-07-2010 POSITION VACANT - EXECUTIVE OFFICER - VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES VICTORIA Inc.
09-07-2010 VFBV Bushfire Royal Commission Submissions
07-07-2010 2011 Urban Championship Entry Forms
23-06-2010 CFA Acting Chief Officer
16-06-2010 2010 Open Forum including Map
15-06-2010 VFBV represented at NSW RFSA Conference in Canberra
15-06-2010 Don't Miss Out - REGISTER NOW for the VFBV OPEN FORUM
14-05-2010 Listening Set/Scanner Stocktake
31-03-2010 Whittlesea Rural Championship Results Seniors
31-03-2010 Whittlesea Rural Championship Results Junior
17-03-2010 Mildura Urban Championships Results
26-02-2010 Victorian Racing Club Family Day
22-02-2010 Echuca Urban Junior Championship Results
19-02-2010 Volunteer Numbers Increase
14-02-2010 NOTICE OF VFBV STATE COUNCIL ISSUES
12-02-2010 Recent Public Comment of the Role and Future of CFA Volunteers
10-02-2010 VFBV Facebook Page
05-02-2010 Review and Comment on the new Brigade Summer Information Kit
03-02-2010 Feburary Edition of the FireMan
18-11-2009 Volunteers Urge Preparation - Not Panic
18-11-2009 Agreement Solves Bushfire Leadership Problem
13-11-2009 VicRoads listens to Volunteers
11-11-2009 Open Space Summit - Online Registration
06-11-2009 VOLUNTEERING CAMPAIGN A WINNER
04-11-2009 Make CFA the Lead Agency for Bushfires
01-11-2009 FOUNDATION VFBV LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS LAUNCHED
01-11-2009 FIRE SERVICE FUNDING GREEN PAPER RELEASED
21-10-2009 Proposal for A Single Control Agency
13-10-2009 Live@CFA: Launched Today
13-10-2009 Media Invitation
09-10-2009 2009 AUSTRALASIAN FIREFIGHTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
09-10-2009 HISTORY OF THE VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATIONS PROJECT COMMENCES
09-10-2009 AFSM NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
09-10-2009 CFA BOARD VACANCY - Volunteer Representative
07-10-2009 Live@CFA: Fact Sheet 1
05-10-2009 Live@CFA: Email account for all CFA Volunteers
05-10-2009 Wodonga Fire Station was NOT Closed on Saturday
01-10-2009 Don't Let Union Campaign Cause Panic
29-09-2009 VFBV AGM Minutes
29-09-2009 Bushfires Royal Commission Report
29-09-2009 How your Brigade can use a Shell Media Release
15-09-2009 Volunteers Voice Community Concern over UFU's Campaign
11-09-2009 CFA Volunteers Help Mates who suffered on Black Saturday
11-09-2009 VFBV STATE COUNCIL & AGM THIS WEEKEND
07-09-2009 Volunteers Welcome New CFA CEO
31-08-2009 10/30 Rule a Good Start - Volunteers
24-08-2009 CFA Board Vacancy - Call for nominations
24-08-2009 Fire Union's Claims Insulting - Volunteers
19-08-2009 Volunteer Firefighters must have a voice in roll out of Inquiry Recommendations
17-08-2009 Royal Commission Interim Report Welcomed –Now to Preparing for Summer 2010
14-08-2009 WebMail for All – Coming to a Web Browser Near You
23-07-2009 CFA/UFU Board of Reference/Disputes Panel Update
12-07-2009 PPC ROLLOUT - UPDATE
11-07-2009 PROJECT OFFICER OPPORTUNITY
08-07-2009 Royal Commission - VFBV Interim Submission
08-07-2009 VFBV Board Vacancies - Invitation to apply
30-06-2009 DRIVER TRAINING & ENDORSEMENT STRATEGY - DISCUSSION & FEEDBACK
30-06-2009 2009 AUXILIARY CONFERENCE
23-06-2009 Police and Emergency Services Leadership Summit
21-05-2009 2009 Australian Safer Community Awards
08-05-2009 2009 Open Forum
02-05-2009 Minister announces launch of new CSESP Round
24-04-2009 UFU / CFA BOARD OF REFERENCE FUTURE STAFFING DECISION
24-04-2009 2009 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS
10-04-2009 National Advertising Campaign to Thank Volunteers
01-04-2009 School Holiday Offer at Crown Entertainment Complex
26-03-2009 Free Tickets - Emergency Services Appreciation Game
25-03-2009 Melbourne Grand Prix Showcases Emergency Services
25-03-2009 Victorian Governor to Open Rural Championships
24-03-2009 Open Forum Rescheduled
20-03-2009 Firefighter Benefit Concert
20-03-2009 Support from our smallest Victorians
20-03-2009 One Service Award
20-03-2009 CFA Firefighter Memorial Service
19-03-2009 National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund
17-03-2009 Rural Senior Team Gradings 2009
11-03-2009 Senior Championship Final Results

 

 

Bill Watson and Geoff Peacock

Key Position Holders

Geoff Peacock
President

T: (03) 9737 9476
M: 0427 514 753

Bill Watson
Vice President

T: (03) 9758 2967
M: 0432 585 315

June Cabena
Secretary

T: (03) 9755 2187


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