The radios were installed in the Brigade Car today (which makes Michael very happy!). It even has registration... (don't ask).
Which means that the Brigade Car is now an official appliance. It may take a while before it gets on to CAD, so expect a some delays if you turn out with it to Vicfire.
Keep Monday 6 July in your diaries to go through the theory side of operational driving.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Laundry Boxes - Photo Op
There is going to be some photos taken of members and the laundry boxes on Monday 29
June 5.00pm.
Could anyone available at that time please be at the Arthurs Creek station.
June 5.00pm.
Could anyone available at that time please be at the Arthurs Creek station.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Fence restoration
The attached media release would be of interest to anyone with property along the fire line and/or along the fire break.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Further Training
New Officers Program
- 11, 18, 25 August. R14 HQ. 18:30-22:30
Brigades in Schools
- 22 July, 19 August. 19:00-21:30.
If you are interested in either of these programs, or want further information about them, contact Andrew.
State Memorial Service for Richard Pratt
HALF MASTING OF FLAGS
SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2009
STATE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
RICHARD PRATT
SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2009
STATE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
RICHARD PRATT
A State Memorial Service will be held for Richard Pratt on Sunday 21 June 2009 at Hamer Hall, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne commencing at 11.00am. Mr Pratt was a distinguished Victorian and Australian businessman, philanthropist, arts patron and environmentalist.
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, all flags normally flown should be flown at half-mast all day on Sunday 21 June 2009.
Your assistance is appreciated on this occasion.
Julie McClaren
Advisor, Government Relations
CFA Headquarters
Spectrum Bridge
Hi All,
As mentioned at last night’s Group Meeting, please see below instructions on how to set up a template which can be sent to up to 33 members in one go requesting “Respond to Station” when a call comes in via Spectrum bridge. The idea being that all members of a brigade on the Spectrum bridge have this template set up with the numbers of all members linked. This is the quickest way to respond the brigade rather than using an actual phone-tree.
Of course, this is just a suggestion how to handle incoming calls. Let me know if anybody has any other ideas or suggestions (or questions)
Best regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
We select 33 members (sms group can only hold 33) and create the group. I have setup a template sms message called 'Fire Call - Respond to station'. Those members on the list, when they receive the sms they will respond to the station for further instructions.
I have duplicated the group on my own phone, just in case I can't get to the station, to use the brigade car's phone.
This system works well, but we just need to advise those on the list to make sure that their mobiles are left on at night or while the pagers are down. You also need to limit who can send the message to avoid any pranksters. What I mean is that if the message is at 2am sent from myself or the brigade car, then it is a real call.
With the groups, you can have multiples, so you may like to make one for just for brigade officers, or if you need to alert more members greater than 33, you can setup a number of groups that could be like waves, similar to the old FRS. For example Wave 1 is 30 members (1st and 2nd vehicle), Wave 2 is 12 members (3rd Vehicle) and so on.
The only limit is the amount of phone numbers the nominated phone can hold. I am more than happy to visit your brigade or group to assist with the setup, or just email me for more info.
Regards
Justin Rees
Mt Cottrell Group
Comms Officer
As mentioned at last night’s Group Meeting, please see below instructions on how to set up a template which can be sent to up to 33 members in one go requesting “Respond to Station” when a call comes in via Spectrum bridge. The idea being that all members of a brigade on the Spectrum bridge have this template set up with the numbers of all members linked. This is the quickest way to respond the brigade rather than using an actual phone-tree.
Of course, this is just a suggestion how to handle incoming calls. Let me know if anybody has any other ideas or suggestions (or questions)
Best regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
We select 33 members (sms group can only hold 33) and create the group. I have setup a template sms message called 'Fire Call - Respond to station'. Those members on the list, when they receive the sms they will respond to the station for further instructions.
I have duplicated the group on my own phone, just in case I can't get to the station, to use the brigade car's phone.
This system works well, but we just need to advise those on the list to make sure that their mobiles are left on at night or while the pagers are down. You also need to limit who can send the message to avoid any pranksters. What I mean is that if the message is at 2am sent from myself or the brigade car, then it is a real call.
With the groups, you can have multiples, so you may like to make one for just for brigade officers, or if you need to alert more members greater than 33, you can setup a number of groups that could be like waves, similar to the old FRS. For example Wave 1 is 30 members (1st and 2nd vehicle), Wave 2 is 12 members (3rd Vehicle) and so on.
The only limit is the amount of phone numbers the nominated phone can hold. I am more than happy to visit your brigade or group to assist with the setup, or just email me for more info.
Regards
Justin Rees
Mt Cottrell Group
Comms Officer
Fire Fighter Skills Maintenance at Fiskville
Hi All
Greg has asked me to email you with the dates for Fire Fighter Skills Maintenance at Fiskville.
There are 20 places available for each session.
Night session is Wednesday 19 August.
Prerequisites are Wildfire/Low Structure.
Brigades are able to nominate 2 members to attend.
Day session is Saturday 5 September.
Prerequisites are Wildfire/Low Structure although preference is for Structure/Wildfire.
Brigades are able to nominate 2 members to attend.
Please reply via email to Greg Friend gregory.friend@bigpond.com by 1st July 2009.
If there are additional places available Greg will be in touch at a later date to seek nomination to fill the gaps.
Regards,
Jenny Broadhurst
Brigade Support Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Catchment
Contact Andrew if you want to put your name down for one of these sessions. I did the day session some time ago and it was very very good (especially if Lindsay McHugh is running it!)
Greg has asked me to email you with the dates for Fire Fighter Skills Maintenance at Fiskville.
There are 20 places available for each session.
Night session is Wednesday 19 August.
Prerequisites are Wildfire/Low Structure.
Brigades are able to nominate 2 members to attend.
Day session is Saturday 5 September.
Prerequisites are Wildfire/Low Structure although preference is for Structure/Wildfire.
Brigades are able to nominate 2 members to attend.
Please reply via email to Greg Friend gregory.friend@bigpond.com by 1st July 2009.
If there are additional places available Greg will be in touch at a later date to seek nomination to fill the gaps.
Regards,
Jenny Broadhurst
Brigade Support Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Catchment
Contact Andrew if you want to put your name down for one of these sessions. I did the day session some time ago and it was very very good (especially if Lindsay McHugh is running it!)
Royal Commission Daily Updates
Good afternoon all,
Please find attached the latest Royal Commission Update.
Just a reminder, members that have registered and logged on to CFA Connect http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/ can read the updates online. Full transcripts from the previous day’s evidence are available at http://www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au/ and members are encouraged to download these transcripts, if they so wish.
It’s requested that these email updates be printed/distributed to members, either at the brigade or passed on via email (or some other mechanism)
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
Please find attached the latest Royal Commission Update.
Just a reminder, members that have registered and logged on to CFA Connect http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/ can read the updates online. Full transcripts from the previous day’s evidence are available at http://www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au/ and members are encouraged to download these transcripts, if they so wish.
It’s requested that these email updates be printed/distributed to members, either at the brigade or passed on via email (or some other mechanism)
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
Doreen & Mernda Grants Presentation Night
Hello all,
Please find the attached invitation to our Grants Presentation Night. We would love to see and meet as many of you as we can on the night.
Regards
Peter Mills
Doreen and Mernda Community Bank Sectary
Please find the attached invitation to our Grants Presentation Night. We would love to see and meet as many of you as we can on the night.
Regards
Peter Mills
Doreen and Mernda Community Bank Sectary
Monday, June 15, 2009
Splash Suit Training
On Monday night, some of our BA (breathing apparatus) accredited members received training in donning (not easy) and taking off (even harder) splash suits. You need your own "dresser" for this activity.
Photos
Photos
Making Laundry Boxes
Working bee held last Sunday, organised by Warren in conjunction with a group called Global, to construct laundry boxes for Strathewen residents. They are a temporary room that can hold a alundry facilities while people are re-buidling.
Photos
Photos
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Black Saturday - Photos
Some photos from Black Saturday and afterwards. Taken by Rob Watson from Mine Rd.
Pager Outage (Updated)
The EAS outage planned for last Tuesday has been rescheduled to Wednesday 17th June starting at 2130Hrs for one hour. I apologise for the inconvenience, however I am assured that it will proceed as planned and will not be delayed again.
Thank you for your patience on this matter.
Steven Warrington
Deputy Chief Officer
Thank you for your patience on this matter.
Steven Warrington
Deputy Chief Officer
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