Saturday, June 12, 2010

Discounted ticket offer

Hi all,

Ticketmaster have kindly offered all CFA members special discounted tickets to ‘Candy Man’ at the Arts Centre, Playhouse for two weeks only.

SPECIAL OFFER:
‘A’ and ‘B’ Reserve tickets only $29.00 to the following shows:
-Wednesday 16 June at 1pm
-Thursday 17 June at 1pm & 7.30pm
-Friday 18 June at 7.30pm
-Wednesday 23 June at 1pm & 7.30pm
-Thursday 24 June at 7.30pm
-Friday 25 June at 7.30pm

To purchase tickets, FAX (03 9699 5835) or E-MAIL (groups.vic@ticketmaster.com.au) the attached order form.

For more information on the show, visit http://www.candymanshow.com.au/home.htm.

Hurry, as there are only limited seats available!!

Thanks,

CFA Events

Flag Message for The Queen’s Birthday

14 June 2010

In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is requested. Please fly or display the Australian National Flag on Monday 14 June 2010 to celebrate The Queen’s Birthday.

Thank you for your assistance.

Regards

Julie

Saturday, June 5, 2010

CFA Region 14 Job Ads

Applications close 17 June.

Tanker Plumbing Diagram

Peter Jenkinson had produced the attached diagram some time ago, and it has recently been unearthed again.

It might be useful as a refresher and for those still trying to get their head around setting up for draughting.

Weekly Media Report

Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area

Things of interest

Dear Auxiliary members and friends,

It was really good to see so many at last night's meeting and pizza night.

I'm attaching a flier with a scan of the quilt that we discussed last night. Kay has kindly agreed to sell tickets at Workin' Clobber so can you please support the raffle by buying your tickets there or collect a book of tickets from Kay or Lois to sell yourselves.

The Remnants Craft Group made two quilts last year - one for us and one for Dixons Creek and members are interested in being kept up to date with its progress. Dixons Creek had a "blind auction" and raised $1000 - Fergusson Winery won it and now have it on display. Half that amount would be really nice!

David has asked me to let you know that it looks like the Brigade is getting a new vehicle to replace Tanker 1 hopefully before the end of the year. The vehicle is a 3.4D crew cab. This four wheel drive vehicle holds 3500 litres of water compared with our present truck's 2000 litres. This state of the art truck is currently at Caroline Springs.

To keep up with Brigade News please remember to access the blog

http://acrfb.blogspot.com/

http://acrfb-community.blogspot.com/

Regards

Gayle

Monday, May 24, 2010

Auxiliary Minutes 11 March 2010

Hi all,

Attached is Minutes of our last meeting - look forward to seeing you at the next meeting and Pizza Night.

Don't forget to let me know if you are coming so that we can place a Pizza Order. A small plate of something sweet to share would be appreciated.

Lois

Weekly Media Report

Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area

Dial Before You Dig

Training material (well, sorta).

Courtesy of Tim!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Auxiliary Meeting

Hello everyone,

We have had to change the date of our next meeting and get-together at the Fire Station as we had double booked the night with Landcare.

The new date for the meeting is Wednesday, 2 June and commencing at 7p.m. to enable us to have a quick meeting and then our Pizza Dinner. Please let us know when you can whether you will be attending the meeting. If you see anyone who you know is not on email, can you please let them know.

Minutes will be sent around as soon as the ever efficient (ha ha), Secretary gets them done.

Lois

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

27 May 2010 to 3 June 2010

National Reconciliation Week is an important time for all Australians. It is the practice to mark National Reconciliation Week with the flying and display of the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.

The two dates are significant in the history of reconciliation. The 27th of May is the anniversary of the date of the 1967 Referendum which successfully removed from the Constitution clauses that discriminated against Indigenous Australians. The 3rd of June is the anniversary of the High Court decision in the Eddie Mabo land rights case handed down in 1992. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2010 is ‘Reconciliation: Let’s see it through!’ and highlights the 10th anniversary of the bridge walks.

Throughout the week, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag should be flown on additional flagpoles, where available.

If there is only one flagpole available at a station the Australian Aboriginal Flag or the Torres Strait Islander Flag should not replace the Australian National Flag. But if two flagpoles are available, it is at the discretion of the authority concerned to determine which of the two flags is flown with the Australian National Flag. The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag have equal status and may be flown in any order after the Australian National Flag.

Your assistance is appreciated.

Julie McClaren
Adviser, Government Relations
CFA Headquarters

Saturday, May 15, 2010

VFBV Newsletter April 2010

VFBV Newsletter April 2010 attached for info.

Jenni Laing
VFBV

Weekly Media Report

Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area

Structural PPC Update - May 2010

Dear all,

Please find attached an update on the Structural PPC Project.

To ensure the widest dissemination, it would be appreciated if Regional Headquarters could add a copy of the PPC Update to Brigade mail-outs.

Regards

Leona

Leona Latcham
Program Manager
Personal Protective Clothing
CFA Protective Equipment Department

Burn-over investigations

The following document (quietly tucked away on CFA Online) makes interesting, but harrowing, reading. If you want a reason for pre-season burn-over practice, read this document.

2009 Fire Season - Summary of Near Miss Incident and Selected Injury Investigations

You will require a CFA Online login to access to the document. If you don't have one, contact Geoff to get your login activated.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Region 14 Boundary Alignment Update No 5

Hi all,

Just letting everyone know that another Region 14 Boundary Alignment Update has been posted to CFA Connect (number five).

The link to the story is here: http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1991&Itemid=42

Previous updates can also be read on CFA Connect.

Kind regards

Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Chief Officer visit to Region 14 Friday 21 May

Chief Officer Russell Rees will visit R14 on Friday 21 May as part of his farewell tour of all regions. Visit will be at Gisborne ICC from 1145-1400hours. Lunch will be provided. Please advise your members. This is an open invitation to all R14 Volunteers. RSVP is essential to Carleen Abela on 8746 1400 by Monday 17 May for catering purposes.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Weekly Media Report

Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area

Monday, May 3, 2010

Next Saturday 8 May

Some Arthurs Creek District Landcare members are going up to Deb and Peter Jenkinson's property,155 O'Deas Road, next Saturday morning to put in some trees and shrubs and pull some weeds.

If any Brigade members would like to join us they would be most welcome. We will start at about 9 a.m. and finish with a BBQ lunch. Could those coming please let Pat or Gayle (9714 8270 or email patcorr@alphalink.com.au) know so we can have sufficient sausages and vegie burgers on hand.

Regards

Gayle

Boundary Alignment Update

Hi all,

In case you haven’t seen it, the latest Boundary Alignment Update has been posted to CFA Connect.

http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1937&Itemid=42

Kind regards

Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area