Dear All,
Circumstances unfortunately arose whereby the special Grants presentation meeting to be held last night had to be cancelled.
While we endeavoured to contact everyone by phone to advise of the cancellation ,there may have been someone missed .I apologise to not only those of you in that category but also to everyone else concerned.
The presentations will now be done on Wednesday the 10th June at the Mernda Football Club,Schotters Rd. Mernda commencing at 6.30pm.
We especially invite you to attend this very important night with as many of your group as possible . This is an evening where you can see the tangible benefits establishment of a Bendigo Community Bank can bring to local groups & organisations.Some $30,000 will be allocated to those who applied for assistance.
Tea,coffee & biscuits will be provided and it would be helpful for catering if you would please advise the numbers attending from your organisation.
email me or phone
Innes. 9717 4223
Carole. 0419 310 929
Jack. 0413 999 829
We hope to see you there
Best wishes to all
Innes Creighton
Chairman
Doreen & District Steering Committee
Friday, May 29, 2009
CFA Connect is now active!
Hi all,
On Monday 11 May, Fire Flyer's illustrious career came to an end, and the next level of CFA's online communications was born—CFA Connect http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/
With blog capabilities, forum and self-publishing abilities, CFA Connect is the website for all members—and you are invited to participate. Register and contribute news, pics and video—and you can be read and seen by members across the state and all over the Internet!
To become a registered CFA Connect member you'll need a CFA Online (Brigades Online and the Intranet) login, though, so if you don't have one, organise a login now by following these simple steps. (Note that you need to create a separate CFA Connect account. You cannot log in to CFA Connect with your CFA Online details).If you're not a CFA member and you'd still like to join the discussion, you'll be able to sign up as well. And, of course, anybody can browse the site like you would Fire Flyer; no login required.
Navigating around CFA Connect is easy. As an example, click on the news tab on top of the page http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php/news/news/ and read the latest news across the state. The news is also categorized on a region-by-region basis: go to the Browse by category/Region box and use the pull-down menu to choose Region 14 news.
You can read about some of the stuff happening at Region 14 today, including the following stories:
Bacchus Marsh saves water
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php/region-14-news/region-14/bacchus-marsh-cfa-partners-local-hospital-in-unique-water-saving-project.html
Bacchus Marsh CFA is at the forefront of an innovative water project that will help save the brigade up to three million litres of water per year.
Community engagement , touch footy style
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php/region-14-news/region-14/community-engagement-touch-footy-style.html
In an epic clash (not!), a scratch CFA team took to the footy field at Hoppers Crossing recently for a game of Touch AFL against the Mambourin Tigers, a local footy club made up of intellectually disabled players. In a close contest, the CFA blokes (and ladies) put up a brave effort but fitness (or lack thereof) and some dubious umpiring (read: umpire was club president) got the home team just over the line.
Again, I encourage everyone to have a browse of CFA Connect and to register and contribute to the site—and please spread the word to all your members!
For content enquiries (including proofing, editing, story suggestions etc), you can contact me for assistance (see my details below).
For site-specfic technical enquiries, please email admin@cfaconnect.net.au
Kind regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
On Monday 11 May, Fire Flyer's illustrious career came to an end, and the next level of CFA's online communications was born—CFA Connect http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/
With blog capabilities, forum and self-publishing abilities, CFA Connect is the website for all members—and you are invited to participate. Register and contribute news, pics and video—and you can be read and seen by members across the state and all over the Internet!
To become a registered CFA Connect member you'll need a CFA Online (Brigades Online and the Intranet) login, though, so if you don't have one, organise a login now by following these simple steps. (Note that you need to create a separate CFA Connect account. You cannot log in to CFA Connect with your CFA Online details).If you're not a CFA member and you'd still like to join the discussion, you'll be able to sign up as well. And, of course, anybody can browse the site like you would Fire Flyer; no login required.
Navigating around CFA Connect is easy. As an example, click on the news tab on top of the page http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php/news/news/ and read the latest news across the state. The news is also categorized on a region-by-region basis: go to the Browse by category/Region box and use the pull-down menu to choose Region 14 news.
You can read about some of the stuff happening at Region 14 today, including the following stories:
Bacchus Marsh saves water
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php/region-14-news/region-14/bacchus-marsh-cfa-partners-local-hospital-in-unique-water-saving-project.html
Bacchus Marsh CFA is at the forefront of an innovative water project that will help save the brigade up to three million litres of water per year.
Community engagement , touch footy style
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php/region-14-news/region-14/community-engagement-touch-footy-style.html
In an epic clash (not!), a scratch CFA team took to the footy field at Hoppers Crossing recently for a game of Touch AFL against the Mambourin Tigers, a local footy club made up of intellectually disabled players. In a close contest, the CFA blokes (and ladies) put up a brave effort but fitness (or lack thereof) and some dubious umpiring (read: umpire was club president) got the home team just over the line.
Again, I encourage everyone to have a browse of CFA Connect and to register and contribute to the site—and please spread the word to all your members!
For content enquiries (including proofing, editing, story suggestions etc), you can contact me for assistance (see my details below).
For site-specfic technical enquiries, please email admin@cfaconnect.net.au
Kind regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Discounted 'WICKED' Tickets- Offer extended!!
The Production of WICKED has extended their special $59.90 Offer to include June performances.
If you didn’t see it in May here is your chance!
SPECIAL OFFER:
‘A’ Reserve tickets only $59.90 to the following shows in the month of June ONLY.
-Wednesday 8.00pm
-Thursday 8.00pm
-Sunday 1.00pm and
-Sunday 6.30pm
To request tickets, follow the instructions on the attached form and FAX it through to (03) 9640 0030.
If you didn’t see it in May here is your chance!
SPECIAL OFFER:
‘A’ Reserve tickets only $59.90 to the following shows in the month of June ONLY.
-Wednesday 8.00pm
-Thursday 8.00pm
-Sunday 1.00pm and
-Sunday 6.30pm
To request tickets, follow the instructions on the attached form and FAX it through to (03) 9640 0030.
Influenza update
There has been a lot of information in the press regarding the H1N1 virus that has now reached Victoria.
Presently the CFA are monitoring the situation and will provide further information/action if and when it is deemed necessary.
The best way to ensure that the risks of this (and more common) strains of influenza are to use the following steps:
If you have any queries, please contact me.
Regards
Shane Leversha
Manager Human Resources
Region 14
Presently the CFA are monitoring the situation and will provide further information/action if and when it is deemed necessary.
The best way to ensure that the risks of this (and more common) strains of influenza are to use the following steps:
- hand washing with appropriate disinfectants (additional disinfectant hand wash has been ordered);
- decontamination of surfaces;
- particular attention to high-risk areas such as food preparation, bathrooms and toilets;
- use of face masks (additional face masks in case of outbreak are being distributed to catchments today);
- early detection and isolation of persons with flu-like symptoms (members with any of the following symptoms: high temperature, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion should not attend CFA premises until cleared by a health professional);
- managing the return to service of all members from overseas travel (a wait of 7 days following return from overseas before attending CFA premises).
If you have any queries, please contact me.
Regards
Shane Leversha
Manager Human Resources
Region 14
PPC update
Please view the new PPC update from the teleconference this week.
I would also like to reiterate that if any correspondence regarding the new PPC is required, that all correspondence is sent through to myself in the first instance.
There has been some movement on the racking system, there may now be a chance to get the funding allocated to the racking as funds for station improvement,
Eg if a station does not want the steel racking provided that they can have the funds moved to support the station refit/redevelopment
It is also important to advise those getting the new PPC, that the pants are to sit 2cm below the navel, they do not get pulled up as the over trousers do,
Any questions please ask,
Cheers,
Geoff McGill
Operations Officer
OIC Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigades
Region 14 Melton
I would also like to reiterate that if any correspondence regarding the new PPC is required, that all correspondence is sent through to myself in the first instance.
There has been some movement on the racking system, there may now be a chance to get the funding allocated to the racking as funds for station improvement,
Eg if a station does not want the steel racking provided that they can have the funds moved to support the station refit/redevelopment
It is also important to advise those getting the new PPC, that the pants are to sit 2cm below the navel, they do not get pulled up as the over trousers do,
Any questions please ask,
Cheers,
Geoff McGill
Operations Officer
OIC Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigades
Region 14 Melton
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Upcoming TAA Trainer & Assessor courses
Upcoming TAA Trainer & Assessor courses advertised on the Statewide Learning & Development Calendar
The following TAA Trainer and Assessor courses are scheduled on the Statewide Learning and Development Calendar as follows:
Provide Training
Course 1 (Closing Date: 15 June)
18-19 July
Assessment Day: 16 August
Location: CFA Training College, Fiskville
Course 2 (Closing Date: 31 August)
17-18 October
Assessment Day: 8 November
Provide Training is aimed at new trainers. It will provide you with skills and knowledge to organise and conduct instructions to an individual or a small group.
Plan and Facilitate Group Based Learning (Closing Date: 15 June)
11-12 July
25-26 July
Assessment Day: 22 August
Location: CFA Training College, Fiskville
Plan and Facilitate Group Based Learning is aimed at trainers who require a broader knowledge of developing and delivering training.
Assessor Program (Closing Date: 7 September)
24-25 October
7-8 November
Assessment Day: 22 November
Location: CFA Training College, Fiskville
Assessor Program covers the three basic units required for CFA Assessor. The units are:
The following TAA Trainer and Assessor courses are scheduled on the Statewide Learning and Development Calendar as follows:
Provide Training
Course 1 (Closing Date: 15 June)
18-19 July
Assessment Day: 16 August
Location: CFA Training College, Fiskville
Course 2 (Closing Date: 31 August)
17-18 October
Assessment Day: 8 November
Provide Training is aimed at new trainers. It will provide you with skills and knowledge to organise and conduct instructions to an individual or a small group.
Plan and Facilitate Group Based Learning (Closing Date: 15 June)
11-12 July
25-26 July
Assessment Day: 22 August
Location: CFA Training College, Fiskville
Plan and Facilitate Group Based Learning is aimed at trainers who require a broader knowledge of developing and delivering training.
Assessor Program (Closing Date: 7 September)
24-25 October
7-8 November
Assessment Day: 22 November
Location: CFA Training College, Fiskville
Assessor Program covers the three basic units required for CFA Assessor. The units are:
- Plan and Organise Assessment
- Assess Competence
- Participate in Assessment Validation
To nominate, please contact your Brigade Training Officer or for more information contact Region 14 Training and Development on 8746 1400.
2010 VFBV State Championships
Region 14 2010 VFBV State Championships (formally Rural State Championships)
To be held within the City of Wyndham (exact venue TBA)
Be a part of the organising committee for this exciting event to be held within Region 14
A meeting of the Region 14 host committee will be held at:
Truganina Fire Station (Mel 202 C1)
820 Leakes Road, Tarneit
on Sunday 21st June 2009 at 1000 hrs
All welcome!
For more information contact:
Darren McQuade (Chairman) on 0409 393 773
Colleen Goodfellow (Secretary) on 9748 3042
To be held within the City of Wyndham (exact venue TBA)
Be a part of the organising committee for this exciting event to be held within Region 14
A meeting of the Region 14 host committee will be held at:
Truganina Fire Station (Mel 202 C1)
820 Leakes Road, Tarneit
on Sunday 21st June 2009 at 1000 hrs
All welcome!
For more information contact:
Darren McQuade (Chairman) on 0409 393 773
Colleen Goodfellow (Secretary) on 9748 3042
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Hurstbridge Farmer's Market - 7 June
June is our turn to help out at the Hurstbridge Farmer's Market, and do some fund raising for the Brigade. We get a gold coin donation from market-goers. I believe last month St Andrews made about $3000.
What: Hurstbridge Farmer's Market
Where: Brocky's BBQ, across the road from the kindergarten
When: Sunday 7 July, 7.30am - 1.30pm
RSVP: Please e-mail or phone Geoff Schmidt to offer your help
I need at least 6 people. If I get 12, we can split it into two shifts to reduce the load. You need to wear yellows or Brigade shirts.
It involves some help with setting up, then manning the 3 gates (2 people per gate) to collect entrance donation.
What: Hurstbridge Farmer's Market
Where: Brocky's BBQ, across the road from the kindergarten
When: Sunday 7 July, 7.30am - 1.30pm
RSVP: Please e-mail or phone Geoff Schmidt to offer your help
I need at least 6 people. If I get 12, we can split it into two shifts to reduce the load. You need to wear yellows or Brigade shirts.
It involves some help with setting up, then manning the 3 gates (2 people per gate) to collect entrance donation.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Eastern Hill Fire Station BBQ
The Brigade has been invited to Eastern Hill (MFB) Fire Station for a BBQ then some joint pumping exercises under the Westgate Bridge.
What: Visit Eastern Hill Fire Station
Where: Eastern Hill (no idea)
When: Sunday 26 July
RSVP: Use the vote buttons
What: Visit Eastern Hill Fire Station
Where: Eastern Hill (no idea)
When: Sunday 26 July
RSVP: Use the vote buttons
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Plantmark VIP Day
Plantmark are holding another VIP Family & Friends Day.
What: Plantmark VIP Family & Friends Day
Where: 30 Mahoneys Road, Thomastown
OR
10 Northey Road- Cnr Sth Gippsland Hwy, Lynbrook
When: Sunday 31 May, 9am - 3pm
Cost: Free
What: Plantmark VIP Family & Friends Day
Where: 30 Mahoneys Road, Thomastown
OR
10 Northey Road- Cnr Sth Gippsland Hwy, Lynbrook
When: Sunday 31 May, 9am - 3pm
Cost: Free
Mernda Pub Dinner for Firefighters
Mernda Pub are putting on a dinner for all local firefighters (sorry, firefighters only, not partners). It is late notice due to a comms mix-up at Mernda CFA, for which they are very sorry.
What: Dinner at Mernda Pub
Where: Mernda Pub
When: Tuesday 26 May 6.30pm
Cost: Free, includes dinner + beer, wine, etc
RSVP: Geoff Schmidt by Monday night
What: Dinner at Mernda Pub
Where: Mernda Pub
When: Tuesday 26 May 6.30pm
Cost: Free, includes dinner + beer, wine, etc
RSVP: Geoff Schmidt by Monday night
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Fire Extinguishers Being Tested
The fire extinguishers on Tankers 1 and 2 have been taken away for pressure testing.
They may be gone for up to 10 days.
They may be gone for up to 10 days.
Bushfire Rebuilding Expo
The City of Whittlesea is hosting a Bushfire Rebuilding Expo in order to provide residents within the municipality and neighbouring shires with all the information that they need in one convenient location.
What: Bushfire Rebuilding Expo
Where: Whittlesea Showgrounds (Cattle Pavillion and Arena),Yea Road, Whittlesea
When: Saturday 23 May 2009
Cost: Free
What: Bushfire Rebuilding Expo
Where: Whittlesea Showgrounds (Cattle Pavillion and Arena),Yea Road, Whittlesea
When: Saturday 23 May 2009
Cost: Free
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Fencing workshop
A fencing workshop is being conducted at Geoff Raftery's place this Saturday from 0900 until approx 1300. Its free and been organised through the Hurstbridge relief centre.
At this time numbers are down and it may not happen unless we get some more people to commit this week.
Contact Geoff R if you are interested.
At this time numbers are down and it may not happen unless we get some more people to commit this week.
Contact Geoff R if you are interested.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Nature Heals student bushfire photographic exhibition
Local students Duncan Peat and Alanah Chapman are holding a photographic exhibition to raise fund for bushfire recovery.
What: Nature Heals - Exploring Nature's Regeneration Through the Eyes of Two Children
Where: Chute Street Gallery, 55 Chute Street, Diamond Creek
When: 22 to 31 May, 2009
Cost: Free entry, with all prints on sale for approximately $30 each
More information: http://bushfirephotos.tripod.com or 9438 1735
What: Nature Heals - Exploring Nature's Regeneration Through the Eyes of Two Children
Where: Chute Street Gallery, 55 Chute Street, Diamond Creek
When: 22 to 31 May, 2009
Cost: Free entry, with all prints on sale for approximately $30 each
More information: http://bushfirephotos.tripod.com or 9438 1735
May Grants
Refer to May Grants (Note: large file) newsletter for various grants available at the moment.
Half-Masting of Flags - Wednesday 20 May 2009
STATE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR
CHARLES (BUD) WILLIAM TINGWELL AM
The Department of Premier and Cabinet has advised us that a State Funeral will be held for Mr Charles (Bud) William Tingwell AM on Wednesday 20 May 2009 at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Mr Tingwell was a great Victorian and Australian who made an outstanding contribution to the Australian television and film industry.
CHARLES (BUD) WILLIAM TINGWELL AM
The Department of Premier and Cabinet has advised us that a State Funeral will be held for Mr Charles (Bud) William Tingwell AM on Wednesday 20 May 2009 at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Mr Tingwell was a great Victorian and Australian who made an outstanding contribution to the Australian television and film industry.
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, we have been asked to fly our flags at half-mast all day on Wednesday 20 May 2009.
Your assistance is appreciated on this occasion.
Wonderland Offer
What: 2 for 1 Ice Skating
Where: Wonderland Ice Skating Park, 120 Pearl River Rd, Docklands
When: Monday to Thursday till 31 October
More information:
Where: Wonderland Ice Skating Park, 120 Pearl River Rd, Docklands
When: Monday to Thursday till 31 October
More information:
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Melbourne Storm Free Tickets Offer
What: Storm v Canberra Raiders
Where: Olympic Park
When: Monday 18 May. Kick-off is 7.00pm
Book: E-mail charities@melbournestorm.com.au with your name and number of tickets (4 per person only) by 9am Monday 18 May. Melbourne Storm will reply with details on how to collect the tickets on the night.
Where: Olympic Park
When: Monday 18 May. Kick-off is 7.00pm
Book: E-mail charities@melbournestorm.com.au with your name and number of tickets (4 per person only) by 9am Monday 18 May. Melbourne Storm will reply with details on how to collect the tickets on the night.
Jim Usher's Book
As was discussed at the last General meeting, Jim Usher is writing a book about the 7th & 8th of February, focussing on our and St Andrews brigades.
Anita Norris will be contacting all involved over the two days for a photo and a 30-word statement of what you did or thought over the two days.
Anita Norris will be contacting all involved over the two days for a photo and a 30-word statement of what you did or thought over the two days.
Kalkallo Art Show
What: Kalkallo Art Show
Where: 'Jika Farm' 495 Donnybrook Rd, Mickelham
When: Friday 5 June, 7.30 pm
RSVP: 3rd June - refer attached flyer
(Note: I'm trialling a new file storage mechanism. It may not be as fast to download things. Let me know if you have any problems.)
Where: 'Jika Farm' 495 Donnybrook Rd, Mickelham
When: Friday 5 June, 7.30 pm
RSVP: 3rd June - refer attached flyer
(Note: I'm trialling a new file storage mechanism. It may not be as fast to download things. Let me know if you have any problems.)
Grants Night
Dear All,
A quick reminder that announcement of approved grants will occur next Wednesday night,20th May, at the Mernda Football Club rooms commencing at 6.30pm.
Your attendance for this important night would be very much appreciated.
Those groups which did not submit applications on this occasion will be given an opportunity to talk to committee members and learn how to go about submitting one in the future.
The Doreen & District steering committee would also welcome anyone wishing to help us promote establishment of a Bendigo Community Bank within our own area.
We hope to see you there on the 20th.
Best wishes
Innes Creighton
Chairman
Doreen & District Steering Committee
A quick reminder that announcement of approved grants will occur next Wednesday night,20th May, at the Mernda Football Club rooms commencing at 6.30pm.
Your attendance for this important night would be very much appreciated.
Those groups which did not submit applications on this occasion will be given an opportunity to talk to committee members and learn how to go about submitting one in the future.
The Doreen & District steering committee would also welcome anyone wishing to help us promote establishment of a Bendigo Community Bank within our own area.
We hope to see you there on the 20th.
Best wishes
Innes Creighton
Chairman
Doreen & District Steering Committee
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Australian Community Provider - Discount Telephone Accounts
Australian Community Provider are offering discounted telephone accounts to Region 14 CFA members, with the added bonus that 5% of your monthly call spend will be donated to you local Brigade (that's us!).
There is a flyer available at the station. Further details are also available on 1300 368 400 or on the acpc website http://www.acpc.com.au/.
To sign up for the special rates and to ensure the donations come to us, it looks like you need to complete the form that is attached to the flyer. It doesn't look like you can sign up via the website (but I could be wrong...).
There is a flyer available at the station. Further details are also available on 1300 368 400 or on the acpc website http://www.acpc.com.au/.
To sign up for the special rates and to ensure the donations come to us, it looks like you need to complete the form that is attached to the flyer. It doesn't look like you can sign up via the website (but I could be wrong...).
Nillumbik Volunteer Family Day
What: Nillumbik Volunteer Family Day
Where: Oval at end of Greysharpes Rd, Hurstbridge
When: May 16 11am - 3pm
More information: Flyer
Where: Oval at end of Greysharpes Rd, Hurstbridge
When: May 16 11am - 3pm
More information: Flyer
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Message to all CFA members from Neil Bibby
We are currently in the first days of the Royal Commission, the beginning of what will be a long and at times challenging process.
It is too early to speculate on what the Commissioners may recommend, but what I can reaffirm is that the CFA’s entire approach to our business is to try to continually improve what we do and how we do it.
We would have been doing this whether a Royal Commission was happening or not and it is fair to say that we all know that improvements can be made to make sure the impact of fire seasons, such as the one we have just had, are less likely to happen again.
We as an organization and as individual members will experience ‘ups and downs’ over the course of the Royal Commission. In some instances this will be caused by media reports and commentary as well as discussions within your Brigade, department or with friends.
During this period it is essential that we continue to stick together, support each other and stay focused on the critical job of providing professional emergency services to our communities.
Neil Bibby
CEO
It is too early to speculate on what the Commissioners may recommend, but what I can reaffirm is that the CFA’s entire approach to our business is to try to continually improve what we do and how we do it.
We would have been doing this whether a Royal Commission was happening or not and it is fair to say that we all know that improvements can be made to make sure the impact of fire seasons, such as the one we have just had, are less likely to happen again.
We as an organization and as individual members will experience ‘ups and downs’ over the course of the Royal Commission. In some instances this will be caused by media reports and commentary as well as discussions within your Brigade, department or with friends.
During this period it is essential that we continue to stick together, support each other and stay focused on the critical job of providing professional emergency services to our communities.
Neil Bibby
CEO
Monday, May 11, 2009
Interim Guidelines for the use of Class A Recycled water
As Brigades may be aware the Aurora Estate in Epping North has in the last month switched over to using Class A recycled water for the use of residents on their properties. Class A recycled water is also available for fire fighting operations via purple marked hydrants.
Attached are interim guidelines for the use of Recycled water in fire fighting operations. These are to be used in conjunction with SOP 9.36 Recycled Water – Use and Management of.
Can you please review these guidelines and provide feedback to Operations Officer James Dullard so any enhancements or improvements can be made. Further information regarding the use of Class A recycled water will follow at a later time.
Next week via their BASO each Brigade will be provided 3 purple recycled water tags (with cable ties) per appliance for placement on delivery outlets when an appliance has been filled with recycled water. In the case of Tankers the purple tags are to be placed upon the underdeck outlets near the steps to serve as a reminder to crew climbing onto the deck that recycled water is in use. Pumpers will require purple tags on their delivery outlets as their configuration allows for.
If you have any concerns Justin Meli may be contacted on 0409 407 725 or James Dullard may be contacted on 0409 938 493.
Attached are interim guidelines for the use of Recycled water in fire fighting operations. These are to be used in conjunction with SOP 9.36 Recycled Water – Use and Management of.
Can you please review these guidelines and provide feedback to Operations Officer James Dullard so any enhancements or improvements can be made. Further information regarding the use of Class A recycled water will follow at a later time.
Next week via their BASO each Brigade will be provided 3 purple recycled water tags (with cable ties) per appliance for placement on delivery outlets when an appliance has been filled with recycled water. In the case of Tankers the purple tags are to be placed upon the underdeck outlets near the steps to serve as a reminder to crew climbing onto the deck that recycled water is in use. Pumpers will require purple tags on their delivery outlets as their configuration allows for.
If you have any concerns Justin Meli may be contacted on 0409 407 725 or James Dullard may be contacted on 0409 938 493.
CFA Connect is now live
CFA Connect, which replaces Fire Flyer, is now live online.
Visit www.cfaconnect.net.au for all your CFA related News, Multimedia, Chat.
Visit www.cfaconnect.net.au for all your CFA related News, Multimedia, Chat.
ESTA Notification - Update To MAP Book Versions
Please be advise that ESTA will be implementing the new versions of the following MAP Books into the LIVE CAD Environment
- Vicroads – Version 6 to Version 7
- Melway – Version 35 to Version 36
- SVVB-SW – Version 1 to Version 2
Works will commence at 0700, Tuesday 12th May, 2009. There will be no impact to CAD operations.
Once the Background works and testing has been completed the version update will be applied as CAD Workstations are rebooted.
There will be a transition period where some workstations will be using previous versions of these Maps. It is expected that this will be for no more than 2 hrs.
It is expected that the transition to the new version will be completed by 0900.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Welfare & Health
Region have sent a 3-month out reminder regarding the Welfare services available. The information sent is available in the earlier welfare post.
Also provided is information on Heart Track Online, which is a voluntary cardio-vascular risk assessment. You need some data from your doctor to kick it off. Contact Geoff Schmidt for a brochure if you want more information.
The company code for Heart Track Online is cfa2008.
Also provided is information on Heart Track Online, which is a voluntary cardio-vascular risk assessment. You need some data from your doctor to kick it off. Contact Geoff Schmidt for a brochure if you want more information.
The company code for Heart Track Online is cfa2008.
AFAC/Bushfire CRC Conference
22-24 September, Gold Coast
Region is sending two volunteers to the conference. This year's theme is "Meeting Expectations - Community, Industry, Government & Emergency Services". More information is available at www.afac2009.org.au.
If you are interested in being one of the Region delegates, complete a Nomination Form (available from Geoff) and submit to David. It will then need approval by the Group before being submitted to Region.
Region is sending two volunteers to the conference. This year's theme is "Meeting Expectations - Community, Industry, Government & Emergency Services". More information is available at www.afac2009.org.au.
If you are interested in being one of the Region delegates, complete a Nomination Form (available from Geoff) and submit to David. It will then need approval by the Group before being submitted to Region.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Updated Roster - May '09
Latest roster
Main changes:
Main changes:
- New members on roster: Paul Bradbury in week 1, and Ben & Roger Dalton in week 2.
- Paul McGahy moved to lead week 3. Warren leads week 4 assisted by Peter Jenkinson.
Chainsaw Skills Maintenance
Chainsaw skills maintenance training is running on Sunday 19th July in the Whittlesea area. There are AM & PM sessions.
Each Brigade can nominate one member for each time slot.
Contact Andrew if you wish to attend. He needs to submit names by 15 May.
Note that this is chainsaw skills maintenance - you must already have a ticket.
Each Brigade can nominate one member for each time slot.
Contact Andrew if you wish to attend. He needs to submit names by 15 May.
Note that this is chainsaw skills maintenance - you must already have a ticket.
Doreen & District Community Bank
Dear All,
As a consequence of late receipt of some applications it is necessary to defer the meeting proposed for next Saturday the 9th May to allow them to be properly assessed.
The meeting will now be held on Wednesday evening, 20th May,commencing at 6.30pm at the Mernda Football Club in Schotters Road,Mernda.
This will be an ideal opportunity for organisations and residents to see the tangible benefits which result from the establishment of a community bank.
Valley Financial Services Ltd.,which operates the Hurstbridge & Diamond Creek Bendigo Community Banks,and the soon to be opened Kinglake Community Bank,have a proud record of generous support to community groups.
The Doreen & District Steering Committee is pleased to have been accepted into that successful group and we now look to our own local community to support our efforts to establish a Bendigo Community bank to bring an essential service with tangible benefits to our residents.
Please bring your friends to the meeting and consider this as an invitation to join our committee or offer whatever assistance is within your capacity. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th.
Innes Creighton
Chairman.
Doreen & District Steering Committee.
9717 4223
As a consequence of late receipt of some applications it is necessary to defer the meeting proposed for next Saturday the 9th May to allow them to be properly assessed.
The meeting will now be held on Wednesday evening, 20th May,commencing at 6.30pm at the Mernda Football Club in Schotters Road,Mernda.
This will be an ideal opportunity for organisations and residents to see the tangible benefits which result from the establishment of a community bank.
Valley Financial Services Ltd.,which operates the Hurstbridge & Diamond Creek Bendigo Community Banks,and the soon to be opened Kinglake Community Bank,have a proud record of generous support to community groups.
The Doreen & District Steering Committee is pleased to have been accepted into that successful group and we now look to our own local community to support our efforts to establish a Bendigo Community bank to bring an essential service with tangible benefits to our residents.
Please bring your friends to the meeting and consider this as an invitation to join our committee or offer whatever assistance is within your capacity. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th.
Innes Creighton
Chairman.
Doreen & District Steering Committee.
9717 4223
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Comics Lounge ‘Komedy Stimulus Package’
In need of a laugh?
In a special offer for all CFA members, The Comics Lounge has donated complimentary double passes to comedy shows at The Comics Lounge from May 11 to May 24.
TO BOOK YOUR SEAT:
In a special offer for all CFA members, The Comics Lounge has donated complimentary double passes to comedy shows at The Comics Lounge from May 11 to May 24.
TO BOOK YOUR SEAT:
- Print off the attachment ‘Komedy Stimulus 11th to 24th May Tickets’
- Call The Comics Lounge booking office on (03) 9348 9488 to book a seat for your preferred evening
- Bring along the printed tickets on the evening of your booking
For details on who is performing each night head to www.thecomicslounge.com.au and click on the Comedy Calender.
What: The Comics Lounge ‘Komedy Stimulus Package’
Where: The Comics Lounge, 26 Errol St, North Melbourne 3051
When: May 11 to May 24 @ 8.00pm (arrive 7.45pm)
Who: All CFA members and their families and friends are invited along.
Book: Call ‘The Comics Lounge’ Monday to Friday 10am-5pm on (03) 9348 9488
See the attachment for more details.
VFBV Correspondence
Some interesting correspondence from the VFBV.
CFA/UFU Board of Reference/Disputes Board on Brigade Staffing Issues
CFA/UFU Board of Reference/Disputes Board on Brigade Staffing Issues
- Special Circular (dated 23 April, 2009)
- Urgent Note (dated 9 April, 2009)
- Statement by VFBV on Decision (dated 8 April, 2009)
- CFA/UFU Board of Reference Decision (dated 7 April, 2009)
2009 Bushfires Royal Commission
VFBV Workshops
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Australian Institute of Hotel Engineers
Dave and I attended a meeting of the Australian Institute of Hotel Engineers last Wednesday evening - at the Sebel Hotel in the City.Dave gave a graphic resume of recent events (with very minor assistance from myself). As you will see from the attached photo they then gave us a cheque - for $6000, to use as we see fit. An enjoyable evening.
All the Best
Pat
Friday, May 1, 2009
Region 12 - Channel 19
Channel 19 will be operational with Vicfire Mt Helen on Monday 4th May, the Region 12 brigades will change over to Vicfire operations within the following week.
CSESP 3 Round 3 - Opens
Good afternoon
The Minister has today launched CSESP 3 Round 3. I have attached the media release and brochure (nb: large file) for your information.
Information packs are being sent to all Brigades and Groups today 1st May 2009.
The CSESP website has been updated with all current documentation
If you have any queries regarding the process please contact me.
Diane Frost
Project Coordinator
Community Safety Emergency Support Program
The Minister has today launched CSESP 3 Round 3. I have attached the media release and brochure (nb: large file) for your information.
Information packs are being sent to all Brigades and Groups today 1st May 2009.
The CSESP website has been updated with all current documentation
If you have any queries regarding the process please contact me.
Diane Frost
Project Coordinator
Community Safety Emergency Support Program
Bushfire Royal Commission - Practice Note
Region has issued some further information about the running of the Royal Commission:
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