Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wattle Festival
The Wattle Festival is being held this year on Sunday 30 August. We will be selling tickets again for the steam train. Help will be required on the day, so please set the date aside in your diaries.
Monday, July 27, 2009
2010 Rural State Championships
Brigade Secretary,
Several weeks ago, a letter was sent to brigade’s advising them that the 2010 Rural State Championships would be held in Werribee. The letter asked for brigade members who may be interested in assisting the organizing committee to attend a meeting that was to be held in June. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the venue originally selected has since become unavailable and the meeting was postponed.
The Championships will now be held at the Whittlesea Showgrounds on 27th & 28th March. This venue provides the host committee with the opportunity to showcase the skills of CFA volunteers to the local and surrounding communities affected by the Black Saturday fires. The host committee is working with local, state and federal governments to look at ways to put on a special event for both firefighters and the community.
The host committee is now looking for members of brigades to join them and assist in organizing this event. No experience in rural competitions is necessary, only the ability to work within a team.
The next meeting will be held at Yarrambat Fire Station at 0900 hours on Sunday 16th August. Any enquiries can be made to committee Chairman Darren McQuade on 0409 393 773.
Regards
Jenny Broadhurst
Host Committee
Secretary
Several weeks ago, a letter was sent to brigade’s advising them that the 2010 Rural State Championships would be held in Werribee. The letter asked for brigade members who may be interested in assisting the organizing committee to attend a meeting that was to be held in June. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the venue originally selected has since become unavailable and the meeting was postponed.
The Championships will now be held at the Whittlesea Showgrounds on 27th & 28th March. This venue provides the host committee with the opportunity to showcase the skills of CFA volunteers to the local and surrounding communities affected by the Black Saturday fires. The host committee is working with local, state and federal governments to look at ways to put on a special event for both firefighters and the community.
The host committee is now looking for members of brigades to join them and assist in organizing this event. No experience in rural competitions is necessary, only the ability to work within a team.
The next meeting will be held at Yarrambat Fire Station at 0900 hours on Sunday 16th August. Any enquiries can be made to committee Chairman Darren McQuade on 0409 393 773.
Regards
Jenny Broadhurst
Host Committee
Secretary
SES trailer stolen
Knox SES had their trailer stolen. Refer flyer for details.
If you see the trailer, please contact Police immediately.
If you see the trailer, please contact Police immediately.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Brigade magazine winter edition online now!
For the first time in its history, Brigade magazine is available online before it hits the streets in print. The winter edition has just been released and is packed full of extra features including video, photo galleries and links to more information.
You can also check out past editions, unsubscribe from the printed version or suggest an article by visiting the Brigade magazine page on CFA Connect.
This email has been sent to all CFA staff, and if you’d like to forward it to the volunteers in your address book that would be much appreciated!
Read Brigade magazine winter 2009 edition now.
CFA Connect
Public Affairs
You can also check out past editions, unsubscribe from the printed version or suggest an article by visiting the Brigade magazine page on CFA Connect.
This email has been sent to all CFA staff, and if you’d like to forward it to the volunteers in your address book that would be much appreciated!
Read Brigade magazine winter 2009 edition now.
CFA Connect
Public Affairs
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Clandestine Drug Info Presentation
Whittlesea Fire Brigade has a speaker from Victoria Police providing information on clandestine drug labs to its members, with the presentation to be held on Monday 27 July commencing at 19.30 Hrs at the Whittlesea Fire Station.
Whittlesea Fire Brigade would like to extend an invitation for two members from each of your Brigades to attend this session.
Should you have any questions or require further information on this session please contact Greg Friend on 0407 455 671
Could you notify Greg if your Brigade will be sending members to the session prior to the 27 July.
Regards
Justin Meli
Brigade Administration Support Officer
Whittlesea Fire Brigade would like to extend an invitation for two members from each of your Brigades to attend this session.
Should you have any questions or require further information on this session please contact Greg Friend on 0407 455 671
Could you notify Greg if your Brigade will be sending members to the session prior to the 27 July.
Regards
Justin Meli
Brigade Administration Support Officer
Fire Awareness Awards
Nominations for the 2009 Fire Awareness Awards are now open— www.fireawarenessawards.com.au.
Attached are some electronic versions of the advertisement posters, alongside the media release.
I encourage you to have a read of the award criteria and if your brigade or Group have an initiative worth nominating, to consider submitting an application.
There are links to the Fire Awareness Awards website on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, CFA Intranet https://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=colHome, and Brigades Online https://intranet.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=whatsNew. Entries close 21 August.
Should you require assistance or advice, please give me a call in the first instance.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Attached are some electronic versions of the advertisement posters, alongside the media release.
I encourage you to have a read of the award criteria and if your brigade or Group have an initiative worth nominating, to consider submitting an application.
There are links to the Fire Awareness Awards website on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, CFA Intranet https://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=colHome, and Brigades Online https://intranet.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=whatsNew. Entries close 21 August.
Should you require assistance or advice, please give me a call in the first instance.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
CFA Connect Update - July 15 2009
CFA Chairman Kerry Murphy today announced the appointment of CAF’s new Chief Executive Officer.
The first episode of The Recruits documentary has now been released. This fascinating documentary follows a group of CFA career fire-fighter recruits through their 16-week course at CFA Training College, Fiskville.
The second instalment of our five-part feature on Breathing Apparatus (BA) is now live. Sections include: History, BA Today, Protective Equipment Department and What you need to know.
Yesterday, CFA Connect reached a milestone with its 2000th registered member! Now is a great time to get involved, so join the rest of your CFA community today!
See you online,
The CFA Connect Team
Media Report
- 20 July Includes a Leader article on the laundry boxes (with a heroic picture of Warren)
SCRA Newsletter
The Renewin' Strathewen newsletter is available for downloading for those that are interested.
This is the newsletter from the newly formed Strathewen Community Renewal Association (SCRA).
This is the newsletter from the newly formed Strathewen Community Renewal Association (SCRA).
Eastern Hill MFB visit
Reminder that this Sunday 26 July the Brigade is going to visit the Eastern Hill MFB for a BBQ and an exercise.
All available please attend the Arthurs Creek station at 9.00am. We will be leaving after radio scheds are finished.
All available please attend the Arthurs Creek station at 9.00am. We will be leaving after radio scheds are finished.
Fencing working bee
Reminder that the fencing working bee is on Sunday 2 August.
We need to split everyone up into work gangs. Can you please e-mail or phone Geoff Schmidt asap if you are going to attend.
We need to split everyone up into work gangs. Can you please e-mail or phone Geoff Schmidt asap if you are going to attend.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Operational Debriefs - February Bushfires
I was asked some time ago to post our Brigade's debriefs. These were submitted to the Group, which would then be rolled up to the Regional debrief.
The raw file is the notes straight from the whiteboard. The other file is the raw notes massaged into the format required by CFA.
Apologies for not posting these sooner.
The raw file is the notes straight from the whiteboard. The other file is the raw notes massaged into the format required by CFA.
Apologies for not posting these sooner.
People & Conflict Management Course
Please find attached information on People & Conflict Management Course for which we still have a number of vacancies for. This course is ideal for those in a leadership role or developing as a future leader. Details of the course are as follows:
Dates: Sunday 2 & 9 August
Venue: Sunbury FS
Time: 0900-1700 hrs
Closes: 17 July
If you could promote this at your brigades it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Regards
Rachel Scott
Coordinator Training & Development
CFA Region 14
Dates: Sunday 2 & 9 August
Venue: Sunbury FS
Time: 0900-1700 hrs
Closes: 17 July
If you could promote this at your brigades it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Regards
Rachel Scott
Coordinator Training & Development
CFA Region 14
Royal Commission Daily Updates
SENT ON BEHALF OF GILL METZ, GENERAL MANAGER
Good afternoon all,
Please find attached the Royal Commission summary. This is the final update for this phase of the Commission’s inquiry. The Commission will publish their interim report in mid-August before reconvening to hear further evidence on 24 August.
Members interested in reading all previous summaries can do so online at http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/.
It’s requested this update be printed/distributed to members, either at the brigade or passed on via email (or some other mechanism)
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Updates:
Good afternoon all,
Please find attached the Royal Commission summary. This is the final update for this phase of the Commission’s inquiry. The Commission will publish their interim report in mid-August before reconvening to hear further evidence on 24 August.
Members interested in reading all previous summaries can do so online at http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/.
It’s requested this update be printed/distributed to members, either at the brigade or passed on via email (or some other mechanism)
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Updates:
Catchment officer
Tony O'Day has returned as our catchment officer. He is available on the same contact numbers.
Grants night reminder
Hi all,
Just a reminder about the grants night to be held at the Mernda Football club on Wednesday the 15th July at 6.30pm. Several community groups will be receiving grants to assist them with reaching their goals. This will be a great example of the benefits our community bank will bring to our community. I hope as many of you will be able to attend. See the attached invite for details. Once again we would like to thank you for your support and hope to see you on the night.
Regards
Doreen and Mernda Community Bank Steering committee
Just a reminder about the grants night to be held at the Mernda Football club on Wednesday the 15th July at 6.30pm. Several community groups will be receiving grants to assist them with reaching their goals. This will be a great example of the benefits our community bank will bring to our community. I hope as many of you will be able to attend. See the attached invite for details. Once again we would like to thank you for your support and hope to see you on the night.
Regards
Doreen and Mernda Community Bank Steering committee
Urban Growth Boundaries
The Region has provided a government information sheet on the new Urban Growth Boundaries. The new areas can also be viewed at the following link:
http://services.land.vic.gov.au/maps/mpmo.jsp
More information is available at www.vic.gov.au/planningmelbourne
The closest areas to us look like Wollert, Donnybrook, Woodstock.
"Brigades are reminded that all formal submissions, feedback and presentations will need to provided through the Area Office. Brigades are not to provide direct response to the Department of Planning and Community Development. This prevents contradictory advice being given."
I just hope this doesn't spell the end to the Donnybrook Cheese Factory - that would be devastating...
http://services.land.vic.gov.au/maps/mpmo.jsp
More information is available at www.vic.gov.au/planningmelbourne
The closest areas to us look like Wollert, Donnybrook, Woodstock.
"Brigades are reminded that all formal submissions, feedback and presentations will need to provided through the Area Office. Brigades are not to provide direct response to the Department of Planning and Community Development. This prevents contradictory advice being given."
I just hope this doesn't spell the end to the Donnybrook Cheese Factory - that would be devastating...
Friday, July 10, 2009
Rabbit poisoning
The Council is poisoning rabbits with Pindone on Ryders Flat, across the road from the Arthurs Creek station.
The works are programmed to start on 25 June and conclude by 31 July 2009.
The works are programmed to start on 25 June and conclude by 31 July 2009.
Advice for safe handling and training in smoke fluid mists
While smoke fluids used in portable smoke generators are neither hazardous substances nor dangerous goods, the following pre-cautions need to be adhered to when handling and inhaling the smoke fluid mists:
- Use gloves and safety goggles when handling the smoke fluids - i.e. to pour fliuds into smoke machines.
- Use respiratory protection when working with the smoke fluids - a. Breathing apparatus (BA) during training provides adequate protections; b. A P2 particle respirator is sufficient to protect observers or trainers no wearing BA
While inhalation of the smoke fluid mists should not produce any adverse health effects in healthy individuals, individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions may be prone to respiratory irritation when exposed.
Region 14 Training and Development
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