Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Region 14 Training Calendar - April-June 2010
Please contact Andrew or Geoff if you wish to nominate for a course.
Seeking nominations - EMA Volunteer Leadership Program
Good morning all,
Please find below (and attached) information regarding 2 Volunteer Leadership Programs which are open for nomination from volunteer members.
Due to the tight timeframe for meeting the first course’s closing date for nominations this advice is only being provided electronically. Please distribute this email throughout your brigade / group to ensure as wide a circulation as possible.
The attached nomination form is able to be completed electronically and can be forwarded to me at s.beatty@cfa.vic.gov.au (please ensure Shane Leversha is also copied into this email – s.leversha@cfa.vic.gov.au) prior to 1200 hours by the relevant dates indicated below.
Kind regards,
Susan Beatty
Manager Training and Development
Outer Metro Norwest Area
Nominations are being sought for 2 EMA Volunteer Leadership Programs that are being coordinated through AFAC:
· Nominations for the first program close on Monday 22 February 2010
· Nominations for the second program close on Friday 16 April 2010
Unfortunately, CFA was only notified of these programs last Friday so it is unlikely that we will have sufficient time to find a nomination for the first course. However, we have more time for program 2.
Target Group
The program would suit senior volunteers in leadership positions. AFAC has been allocated 3 places on each course.
Duration and Location
The program is 3.5 days in length. The first program is being held from Thursday 16 to Monday 19 April 2010 at the Mt Macedon training facility. A second program is being held from 18 to 21 June 2010 at the same location.
Cost
Nil
Next steps
A program outline and nomination form is attached. Please return completed nomination forms to me by the dates outlined above and I will forward these to AFAC. It is important that applicants include information to support their nomination on the attached form as this will be used to in the selection process.
Please find below (and attached) information regarding 2 Volunteer Leadership Programs which are open for nomination from volunteer members.
Due to the tight timeframe for meeting the first course’s closing date for nominations this advice is only being provided electronically. Please distribute this email throughout your brigade / group to ensure as wide a circulation as possible.
The attached nomination form is able to be completed electronically and can be forwarded to me at s.beatty@cfa.vic.gov.au (please ensure Shane Leversha is also copied into this email – s.leversha@cfa.vic.gov.au) prior to 1200 hours by the relevant dates indicated below.
Kind regards,
Susan Beatty
Manager Training and Development
Outer Metro Norwest Area
Nominations are being sought for 2 EMA Volunteer Leadership Programs that are being coordinated through AFAC:
· Nominations for the first program close on Monday 22 February 2010
· Nominations for the second program close on Friday 16 April 2010
Unfortunately, CFA was only notified of these programs last Friday so it is unlikely that we will have sufficient time to find a nomination for the first course. However, we have more time for program 2.
Target Group
The program would suit senior volunteers in leadership positions. AFAC has been allocated 3 places on each course.
Duration and Location
The program is 3.5 days in length. The first program is being held from Thursday 16 to Monday 19 April 2010 at the Mt Macedon training facility. A second program is being held from 18 to 21 June 2010 at the same location.
Cost
Nil
Next steps
A program outline and nomination form is attached. Please return completed nomination forms to me by the dates outlined above and I will forward these to AFAC. It is important that applicants include information to support their nomination on the attached form as this will be used to in the selection process.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Car Fire - Training Clip
Hello guys,
Attached is an interesting news article that highlights the importance of wearing all of your PPC – even for the mundane calls (this one is a car fire)
http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/758305-Helmet-cam-captures-SC-truck-fire-close-call/
Matthew Taranto
Captain
Bayswater Fire Brigade
Forwarded on by Lachie
Attached is an interesting news article that highlights the importance of wearing all of your PPC – even for the mundane calls (this one is a car fire)
http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/758305-Helmet-cam-captures-SC-truck-fire-close-call/
Matthew Taranto
Captain
Bayswater Fire Brigade
Forwarded on by Lachie
International Women's Day Awards
Hi All
Please find attached info on the City of Whittlesea’s International Women’s Day Awards.
Dawn from Epping was the recipient last year so it’s something to consider for women living within the City of Whittlesea!!
Cheers
Justin Meli
Brigade Administration Support Officer
CFA Outer Metro Norwest
Please find attached info on the City of Whittlesea’s International Women’s Day Awards.
Dawn from Epping was the recipient last year so it’s something to consider for women living within the City of Whittlesea!!
Cheers
Justin Meli
Brigade Administration Support Officer
CFA Outer Metro Norwest
Video - "Footsteps in the Ash" book launch
Does anyone know of anyone that video'd the "Footsteps in the Ash" book launch?
There was a problem with the guys who were supposed to video it, and the tape was blank. Many people would like to remember this historic event.
If you know anyone, please contact Geoff, Pat or Gayle.
There was a problem with the guys who were supposed to video it, and the tape was blank. Many people would like to remember this historic event.
If you know anyone, please contact Geoff, Pat or Gayle.
Fire Plug on cnr Arthurs Creek & Nankervis Roads
The fire plug on cnr Arthurs Creek & Nankervis Roads has been repaired and can be used again.
Thanks to Pat for following it up.
View Larger Map
Thanks to Pat for following it up.
View Larger Map
Porsche Club Sandown Regularity Relay 28-02-10
Hi All
The Porsche Club has requested our Help again with Flag Marshalling
We will get a donation $500 to the brigade.
They are having a new event Regularity Relay which is a team event with non-stop action.
Sunday 28th February 2010
Sandown Raceway.
Time 08.00hrs – 17.00hrs
If you can help please contact me by phone or email.
Kind Regards
Michael Chapman
The Porsche Club has requested our Help again with Flag Marshalling
We will get a donation $500 to the brigade.
They are having a new event Regularity Relay which is a team event with non-stop action.
Sunday 28th February 2010
Sandown Raceway.
Time 08.00hrs – 17.00hrs
If you can help please contact me by phone or email.
Kind Regards
Michael Chapman
CSESP 3 Round 4 Opens
Good morning all
The Minister has today launched CSESP 3 Round 4.
Attached is the media release and brochure for your information.
All Brigade and Group Secretaries will receive an application pack shortly with all relevant information relating to the application process.
Information is also now available on CFA’s Intranet and Brigades on Line under Running a Brigade.
Regards
Diane Frost
Project Coordinator
Community Safety Emergency Support Program
The Minister has today launched CSESP 3 Round 4.
Attached is the media release and brochure for your information.
All Brigade and Group Secretaries will receive an application pack shortly with all relevant information relating to the application process.
Information is also now available on CFA’s Intranet and Brigades on Line under Running a Brigade.
Regards
Diane Frost
Project Coordinator
Community Safety Emergency Support Program
State Government media release
Hi all,
Please find attached media release from the State Government.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Please find attached media release from the State Government.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Easy Grants - Jan/Feb 2010
The latest Easy Grants newsletter has arrived. If you would like a copy, please contact me. I got slapped on the wrist for publishing it to the blog.
Geoff
Geoff
Monday, February 8, 2010
Inside the Firestorm
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/geo/documentaries/interactive/firestorm/
ABC documentary that was aired on Sunday 7th February.
ABC documentary that was aired on Sunday 7th February.
Thank You
Good afternoon Michael,
This mornings Flag Lowering Ceremony was a touching event. I thought it was important to be a part of and my thoughts are truly with yourself, your Brigade and its community.
Along with Commemoration Service in Strathewen, I felt personally, that it was fantastic to see how the healing process is taking shape. Sometimes a get together like that today can leave a simple - BUT - strong message - As the reverend commented on the great mans test to us as a human race " We can be bitter or get better ".
Once again I felt a great sense of community spirit and it was healthy to be a part of.
Thanking You
MITCH
(From Diamond Creek Brigade)
This mornings Flag Lowering Ceremony was a touching event. I thought it was important to be a part of and my thoughts are truly with yourself, your Brigade and its community.
Along with Commemoration Service in Strathewen, I felt personally, that it was fantastic to see how the healing process is taking shape. Sometimes a get together like that today can leave a simple - BUT - strong message - As the reverend commented on the great mans test to us as a human race " We can be bitter or get better ".
Once again I felt a great sense of community spirit and it was healthy to be a part of.
Thanking You
MITCH
(From Diamond Creek Brigade)
Spirit of CFA promotion
In mid 2009 CFA was approached by J.CAP, a fine art and limited edition memorabilia company to assist in the commissioning and production of a limited edition art piece titled Spirit of CFA.
The image painted by Jamie Cooper is his interpretation of CFA ‘through the ages’. Limited edition prints of the painting will be available for CFA members and the public to purchase through the Herald Sun and through Westpac branches from February 2010.
The prints will sell for $79.95 with CFA members receiving a discounted price of $69.95. Every CFA brigade will receive a print free to hang in their station. A copy of the print is shown below.
Westpac was approached by J.CAP to sponsor the project with all profits donated to CFA.
The Herald Sun is a project partner and will publish a number of editorial pieces on CFA members. The original oil on canvas artwork is to be hung at the Fire Services Museum in mid-February.
Brigades will be able to obtain their copies by contacting their local Westpac branch or emailing CFA on cfapromotions@cfa.vic.gov.au
For further information including advice on framing of the image please contact Corlie Powell on 9262 8767 or email c.powell@cfa.vic.gov.au
Robert Hogan
Executive Manager
Public Affairs
The image painted by Jamie Cooper is his interpretation of CFA ‘through the ages’. Limited edition prints of the painting will be available for CFA members and the public to purchase through the Herald Sun and through Westpac branches from February 2010.
The prints will sell for $79.95 with CFA members receiving a discounted price of $69.95. Every CFA brigade will receive a print free to hang in their station. A copy of the print is shown below.
Westpac was approached by J.CAP to sponsor the project with all profits donated to CFA.
The Herald Sun is a project partner and will publish a number of editorial pieces on CFA members. The original oil on canvas artwork is to be hung at the Fire Services Museum in mid-February.
Brigades will be able to obtain their copies by contacting their local Westpac branch or emailing CFA on cfapromotions@cfa.vic.gov.au
For further information including advice on framing of the image please contact Corlie Powell on 9262 8767 or email c.powell@cfa.vic.gov.au
Robert Hogan
Executive Manager
Public Affairs
Royal Commission updates and documents
Hi all,
As most members would know, the Royal Commission is back in session and daily summaries are again being posted on CFA Connect. To read these summaries, you need to register and logon to CFA Connect http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/.
Alternatively, you can read full transcripts from the previous day’s testimony at http://www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au/ .
The focus of the Royal Commission this week has been submissions from the Counsel Assisting on the major fires from Black Saturday—and the responses from the State Government and other parties to each of the fires. At Monday’s sitting of the Commission, the focus was on the Kilmore East fire and members can read the various submissions here http://www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au/getdoc/fb9e74f6-10e4-4522-8647-f034ec74c08a/Counsel-Assisting-submissions-and-Party-responses Of particular interest are the responses from the State Government, including the Submission on Kilmore East Fire (Other than on cause) document.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
As most members would know, the Royal Commission is back in session and daily summaries are again being posted on CFA Connect. To read these summaries, you need to register and logon to CFA Connect http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/.
Alternatively, you can read full transcripts from the previous day’s testimony at http://www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au/ .
The focus of the Royal Commission this week has been submissions from the Counsel Assisting on the major fires from Black Saturday—and the responses from the State Government and other parties to each of the fires. At Monday’s sitting of the Commission, the focus was on the Kilmore East fire and members can read the various submissions here http://www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au/getdoc/fb9e74f6-10e4-4522-8647-f034ec74c08a/Counsel-Assisting-submissions-and-Party-responses Of particular interest are the responses from the State Government, including the Submission on Kilmore East Fire (Other than on cause) document.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Burglary - A Fortunate Escape
Hello All,
Yesterday at 2pm we were fortunately at home when we had some unwelcome visitors who drove to the house claiming to be in need of water for the car and on their way to pick up his mother in Doctors Gully Rd. All blinds were drawn, so the house looked empty and the girl knocked on the covered window. Cutting the details, I observed and by conversation got as much info as I could and checked with our local police this morning. Sure enough they have records and I confirmed their identities by police photographs.
Type rest of the post here The officer will circulate the report to local stations and an eye will kept out for them. It is clear what their intentions were.
The car is a blue grey Falcon around 1994, regd. NVK 407, well weathered, cracked windscreen, with a perspex stone guard on the front and spoiler, tow bar and power connection at rear.
The man has tattoos all round including a rhyme or story across his back and a rose on his chest. Tanned, short hair, slight interruption in his speech.
The girl (mother) has pale skin, long darkish hair and a distinct gap in her front teeth.
Both are around 5'8'' / 170-174 cm and early 30's. They had a boy around 2 1/2 yrs in a baby seat and a small brown / black / white wire haired terrier / Jack Russell cross female dog named Mia. They live in East Doncaster.
If they are smart they won't be up this way again, at least for a while, but they obviously like the lie of the land. If you should observe them anywhere in the district I am sure the police would appreciate being advised, particularly if they were on local side roads.
Regards
Reg
PS David - There are many more local people I don't have email addresses for. Would you mind forwarding via your address book to let additional people know.
Yesterday at 2pm we were fortunately at home when we had some unwelcome visitors who drove to the house claiming to be in need of water for the car and on their way to pick up his mother in Doctors Gully Rd. All blinds were drawn, so the house looked empty and the girl knocked on the covered window. Cutting the details, I observed and by conversation got as much info as I could and checked with our local police this morning. Sure enough they have records and I confirmed their identities by police photographs.
Type rest of the post here The officer will circulate the report to local stations and an eye will kept out for them. It is clear what their intentions were.
The car is a blue grey Falcon around 1994, regd. NVK 407, well weathered, cracked windscreen, with a perspex stone guard on the front and spoiler, tow bar and power connection at rear.
The man has tattoos all round including a rhyme or story across his back and a rose on his chest. Tanned, short hair, slight interruption in his speech.
The girl (mother) has pale skin, long darkish hair and a distinct gap in her front teeth.
Both are around 5'8'' / 170-174 cm and early 30's. They had a boy around 2 1/2 yrs in a baby seat and a small brown / black / white wire haired terrier / Jack Russell cross female dog named Mia. They live in East Doncaster.
If they are smart they won't be up this way again, at least for a while, but they obviously like the lie of the land. If you should observe them anywhere in the district I am sure the police would appreciate being advised, particularly if they were on local side roads.
Regards
Reg
PS David - There are many more local people I don't have email addresses for. Would you mind forwarding via your address book to let additional people know.
Invitation to Panton Hill book launch
(Click on picture for larger version)
Date: Sunday 28th February
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Panton Hill Firefighters Memorial Park
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