As discussed at the last general meeting, the CFA will be doing a bushfire readiness meeting for brigade members and their families.
It will be held Monday 11 January 7.30pm at Arthurs Creek station.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Region 14 News, December edition
Please find attached the December edition of Region 14 News.
If you can distribute/forward this on to all brigade members that would be appreciated. Also, as of this edition, Region 14 News is available on Brigades Online.
Kind regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
If you can distribute/forward this on to all brigade members that would be appreciated. Also, as of this edition, Region 14 News is available on Brigades Online.
Kind regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
2010 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games 19-29 March 2010
The Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games are to be held during the period Friday 19 March to Monday 29 March 2010. Game Booklets have been distributed this week throughout CFA Regions. Now is the time to decide whether to enter or not, or organise a team for the Games. More information can be obtained from the Games Website at http://www.emergencyservicesgames.org.au/. If competing for the first time or you are organising a team for the first time please register with the CFASRA Co-Ordinator Brian Neal by either email neal@hard.net.au or mobile 0409 197 913. There are 41 different sports that can be entered and the aim is to participate and enjoy the sport of your choice. All entries and payments are to be made on line. Any further information or request for a Games booklet contact Brian Neal. See you there.
Brian Neal
CFASRA
CFA Rep Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games
Brian Neal
CFASRA
CFA Rep Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games
Monday, December 21, 2009
Reporting Incidences, Hazards and Near Misses
Dear Groups Offices and Significant others;
It has been bought to my attention today that some CFA Members are not fully aware of the OHS Incident Report Card.
This card is a “salmon coloured card” (in Previous years it has been other colours White, Grey etc) it was developed in a joint process with CFA and DSE. It is for use at Level Three incidences only.
The OHS Incident Report card enables a quick reporting for Fire fighters out on trucks, or other Members involved in a Level three incidence ie at an ICC to report incidences/hazards/near misses related to that Incident. These cards are collected at the staging ground for example, and Medical Unit Leaders will be reporting trends to the Incident Controller, so these important messages can go out to inform crews at staging’s.
At a Level Three Incidences filling out the OHS Incident Report Card is the first step for reporting an issue, it is possible that once you are back at your home base you will then need to report the issue again through the normal process.
At Level One and Two Incidences, the normal procedure for reporting Incidences/Hazards and Near Misses is used; for more information please see OHS 8 Health and Safety Reporting and (Hard Copy, Incident and hazard reporting pads/booklets, usually on the OHS Notice board sin Stations).
Early in 2010 the normal process for reporting will change to an electronic system; you will all be trained in this system so the transition is smooth. This will not negate the need for hard copy reporting. At Level Three Incidences the OHS Incident Reporting Card will still be in place.
To ensure that all brigades are aware of the OHS Incident Reporting Card, I will send a bunch to the Group Officers, to ensure that dissemination to brigades occurs.
Any further queries in relation to this please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you
Tina Marchington
OHS Systems Project Officer
Region 14 Melton
I hope that makes sense to y'all, because it is as clear as mud to me...
It has been bought to my attention today that some CFA Members are not fully aware of the OHS Incident Report Card.
This card is a “salmon coloured card” (in Previous years it has been other colours White, Grey etc) it was developed in a joint process with CFA and DSE. It is for use at Level Three incidences only.
The OHS Incident Report card enables a quick reporting for Fire fighters out on trucks, or other Members involved in a Level three incidence ie at an ICC to report incidences/hazards/near misses related to that Incident. These cards are collected at the staging ground for example, and Medical Unit Leaders will be reporting trends to the Incident Controller, so these important messages can go out to inform crews at staging’s.
At a Level Three Incidences filling out the OHS Incident Report Card is the first step for reporting an issue, it is possible that once you are back at your home base you will then need to report the issue again through the normal process.
At Level One and Two Incidences, the normal procedure for reporting Incidences/Hazards and Near Misses is used; for more information please see OHS 8 Health and Safety Reporting and (Hard Copy, Incident and hazard reporting pads/booklets, usually on the OHS Notice board sin Stations).
Early in 2010 the normal process for reporting will change to an electronic system; you will all be trained in this system so the transition is smooth. This will not negate the need for hard copy reporting. At Level Three Incidences the OHS Incident Reporting Card will still be in place.
To ensure that all brigades are aware of the OHS Incident Reporting Card, I will send a bunch to the Group Officers, to ensure that dissemination to brigades occurs.
Any further queries in relation to this please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you
Tina Marchington
OHS Systems Project Officer
Region 14 Melton
I hope that makes sense to y'all, because it is as clear as mud to me...
Friday, December 18, 2009
Vital Valued Victorians DVD
Bob Cameron, the Minister for Police & Emergency Services, sent a letter and a DVD of the Vital Valued Victorians campaign. The DVD will be at the station if anyone is interested.
(I am sooo glad they are spending money on this instead of getting more pagers. I think they have their priorities right - NOT!!)
(I am sooo glad they are spending money on this instead of getting more pagers. I think they have their priorities right - NOT!!)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Last Saturday's concrete pour
Thanks again to all that helped out with the slab pour for my shed on the weekend.
The help and support Deb and I (and the others that lost their homes) have received from all the brigade members since Black Saturday has been nothing short of staggering and taken the edge off what has certainly been the worst year of our lives.
Best Regards,
Deb and Peter Jenkinson
The help and support Deb and I (and the others that lost their homes) have received from all the brigade members since Black Saturday has been nothing short of staggering and taken the edge off what has certainly been the worst year of our lives.
Best Regards,
Deb and Peter Jenkinson
Matthew Temby Trust
We received a thank-you letter from the Matthew Temby Trust for our donation.
It included a link to a video taken of the "strike team of support" that escorted Matthew to the airport. We had Tanker 2 form part of it.
It included a link to a video taken of the "strike team of support" that escorted Matthew to the airport. We had Tanker 2 form part of it.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Clothing Orders
There is going to be another round of clothing orders. Complete the attached form, and e-mail or fax it to Michael mdc@fabrotex.com or 9714 8559. Payment is COD.
If you received garments that are not the right size, we will take them into stock provided they have not been worn and we will replace them with the size you require. Please complete an order form for the replacement items, and mark clearly that you are returning some items.
If you received garments that are not the right size, we will take them into stock provided they have not been worn and we will replace them with the size you require. Please complete an order form for the replacement items, and mark clearly that you are returning some items.
User Feedback on Candidate Radio Samples
All
A dedicated team of CFA people has been forgoing many of the pre-Christmas festivities held at this time of year to devote themselves to tender evaluation for the Radio Replacement Project, which as you know will deliver new digital radio terminals to brigades across all of CFA.
Part of the process at this stage involves seeking reference feedback from CFA members, especially from regular users of our radios, on a range of features in the candidate radios under evaluation.
The attached information sheet outlines what will happen, why, where and when. It is suitable for general distribution to members throughout CFA and will also be posted on CFA Connect. (File size 3 Mb, however) I encourage you to make it available widely.
Please contact me if you have any queries.
Regards,
Doug Booth
Project Director
Radio Replacement Project
A dedicated team of CFA people has been forgoing many of the pre-Christmas festivities held at this time of year to devote themselves to tender evaluation for the Radio Replacement Project, which as you know will deliver new digital radio terminals to brigades across all of CFA.
Part of the process at this stage involves seeking reference feedback from CFA members, especially from regular users of our radios, on a range of features in the candidate radios under evaluation.
The attached information sheet outlines what will happen, why, where and when. It is suitable for general distribution to members throughout CFA and will also be posted on CFA Connect. (File size 3 Mb, however) I encourage you to make it available widely.
Please contact me if you have any queries.
Regards,
Doug Booth
Project Director
Radio Replacement Project
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Kangaroo Ground Training
Hi All,
As mentioned in the past, there is training at the KG ICC every 2nd Thursday in the month.
Also this month, this will be this week, on Thursday 10th December. We discussed last time the possibility to combine this with a bit of a social to get to know each other a bit better. In order not to loose too much valuable training time, this has now been scaled back to a snack time at half time through the evening.
Anyway, the intention is to run a bit of an exercise with requests for support, meals etc. being passed from the MCV (radio bus) through to the ICC and then processing this. After snack time we can rotate the roles. This will be the most hands on training we have done so it would be good to see as many of you as possible. I know it is a busy time just before Christmas but see what you can do.
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible this Thursday. If you can, let me know who is coming it would help for the catering.
Many thanks
Urs Biedermann
Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Phone: 0417 533 501 / 9434 5588
As mentioned in the past, there is training at the KG ICC every 2nd Thursday in the month.
Also this month, this will be this week, on Thursday 10th December. We discussed last time the possibility to combine this with a bit of a social to get to know each other a bit better. In order not to loose too much valuable training time, this has now been scaled back to a snack time at half time through the evening.
Anyway, the intention is to run a bit of an exercise with requests for support, meals etc. being passed from the MCV (radio bus) through to the ICC and then processing this. After snack time we can rotate the roles. This will be the most hands on training we have done so it would be good to see as many of you as possible. I know it is a busy time just before Christmas but see what you can do.
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible this Thursday. If you can, let me know who is coming it would help for the catering.
Many thanks
Urs Biedermann
Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Phone: 0417 533 501 / 9434 5588
Road closure
Cottlesbridge Strathewen Road as it approaches Chadds Creek Road Bridge, (adjacent to the bus shelter) will be closed on Thursday 10 December for replacement of drainage culverts. The scheduled work is subject to weather conditions. Chadds Creek Road, School Ridge Road and Bowden Spur Road will remain open. For further information please contact Matt Deayton 9433 3200.
Janine Morgan
Communications Officer
Nillumbik Shire Council
Note that these works have been postponed to next week (no date given).
Geoff
Janine Morgan
Communications Officer
Nillumbik Shire Council
Note that these works have been postponed to next week (no date given).
Geoff
Changes to Contact Numbers into ESTA
- ESTA Dispatcher Metro and Regional 1800 452 544
- ESTA Admin / Burn-offs Metro and Regional 1800 668 511
- ESTA Fax (Burn-offs admin) Metro and Regional 1300 674 428
The above changes should be in effect in total as from Tuesday 8th December 2009 commencing 00:01 hours (if not already available). There will be a Recorded Voice Announcement (RVA) on the old numbers for a couple of months after this date.
Could you pass this onto all Brigades and Regions please and I apologise it couldn’t happen prior to the publication of the Regional contact books however your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Peter Sharman
Customer Service Manager – Mt Helen
Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Need a hand
Hi all,
Now that I finally have a shed up I am hoping to get a slab poured this coming Saturday (12/12/09) but I need a bit of assistance in getting the concrete from the truck into the shed. Similar to when we poured the floor for the Strathewen Fire Shed.
I would really appreciate a few extra willing hands (and maybe a couple of wheelbarrows) if you can spare a couple of hours, probably from around 7 or 8am. (have to confirm a start time with the concreter)
Light refreshments and a bite to eat will be on hand (helps to keep the strength and motivation up)
Could you please drop me an email at jenko155@optusnet.com.au if you can help on the day, just so I have an idea of numbers.
Many thanks,
Peter Jenkinson
Now that I finally have a shed up I am hoping to get a slab poured this coming Saturday (12/12/09) but I need a bit of assistance in getting the concrete from the truck into the shed. Similar to when we poured the floor for the Strathewen Fire Shed.
I would really appreciate a few extra willing hands (and maybe a couple of wheelbarrows) if you can spare a couple of hours, probably from around 7 or 8am. (have to confirm a start time with the concreter)
Light refreshments and a bite to eat will be on hand (helps to keep the strength and motivation up)
Could you please drop me an email at jenko155@optusnet.com.au if you can help on the day, just so I have an idea of numbers.
Many thanks,
Peter Jenkinson
Roster
Attached is the Brigade roster as at December 2009. If you haven't already, I recommend that you put all the BMT (brigade management team) into your mobile phone, along with the Arthurs Creek station number.
Wednesday Roster
Rod Earps has been pushing hard to run a mid-week roster. We will be commencing a roster on the second Wednesday of each month, commencing 9.00am. If you are interested in moving from your current roster to this new Wednesday one, please let Geoff know asap.
Contact Details
Please let Geoff know of any incorrect contact details.
Wednesday Roster
Rod Earps has been pushing hard to run a mid-week roster. We will be commencing a roster on the second Wednesday of each month, commencing 9.00am. If you are interested in moving from your current roster to this new Wednesday one, please let Geoff know asap.
Contact Details
Please let Geoff know of any incorrect contact details.
Hurstbridge Farmer's Market Results
Many thanks to those that helped with the Hurstbridge Farmers Market: Lisal, Marguerite, Pam, Pat, Roger, Sue & Sue, and Tim on the first shift; and Barrie, Heather, Keith, Peter, Ros, Sophie, Tom & Vicki and the second shift.
We made $1416.60, which is better than a slap across the face with a wet fish!
Geoff
We made $1416.60, which is better than a slap across the face with a wet fish!
Geoff
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Marilyn Langmead
Hello all,
I have just had the sad news that Marilyn passed away today (Tuesday 1 December). Her memorial service will go ahead on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Strathewen Cricket Ground.
Thank you to those people who have contacted me and offered help.
Regards,
Lois
The thoughts of all members of the Arthurs Creek & Strathewen RFB are with the Langmead family at this time.
Geoff
I have just had the sad news that Marilyn passed away today (Tuesday 1 December). Her memorial service will go ahead on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Strathewen Cricket Ground.
Thank you to those people who have contacted me and offered help.
Regards,
Lois
The thoughts of all members of the Arthurs Creek & Strathewen RFB are with the Langmead family at this time.
Geoff
Auxiliary Chirstmas Lunch
Hi again everyone,
I have just booked the Christmas lunch for Friday, 11 December, 12 noon at the Wild Wombat Café in Hurstbridge (near Mason, White and McDougalls Real Estate Agency).
Some of you have let me know that you are coming: those who attended the last meeting - Robyn Harris, Joan Macmillan, Gayle Corr, Sharon Devlin, Pam Gabler, Marguerite Myers, Helen Murphy, Heather Greenhill and Meg, Margaret Casey, Maree Apted, Lyn Nink, Lisal O’Brien, Lenetta Hurrey, along with Colette Apted and myself.
If I have forgotten anyone who has spoken to me since, can you please email and let me know. I have booked for 25 at this stage but they would like to know final numbers by the end of this week if possible.
Thanks,
Lois
I have just booked the Christmas lunch for Friday, 11 December, 12 noon at the Wild Wombat Café in Hurstbridge (near Mason, White and McDougalls Real Estate Agency).
Some of you have let me know that you are coming: those who attended the last meeting - Robyn Harris, Joan Macmillan, Gayle Corr, Sharon Devlin, Pam Gabler, Marguerite Myers, Helen Murphy, Heather Greenhill and Meg, Margaret Casey, Maree Apted, Lyn Nink, Lisal O’Brien, Lenetta Hurrey, along with Colette Apted and myself.
If I have forgotten anyone who has spoken to me since, can you please email and let me know. I have booked for 25 at this stage but they would like to know final numbers by the end of this week if possible.
Thanks,
Lois
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Hurstbridge Farmer's Market Roster
Roster for the Farmer's Market on Sunday 6 December.
Many thanks for your help!
Geoff
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