Due to some very clever work by the lovely Lily Gould (Anita’s Mum) we have the opportunity to enjoy fresh `left over’ bread from Bread Wise in Diamond Creek.
Until they get their demand levels right we are able to collect the excess and bring it back to the Arthurs Creek Fire Station on a Wednesday night for all to enjoy. Collection is from 7.00-7.30 pm onwards, please bring your own bag.
At every opportunity please support Bread Wise, as they are very kindly supporting us.
Lisal
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Mt Macedon fire article posted on CFA Connect
Hi all,
A story has been posted onto CFA Connect regarding the house fire in Mt Macedon earlier this morning.
Here are the opening pars:
CFA crews battled a massive house fire in Mt Macedon earlier this morning, finally extinguishing the intense blaze after a 35 minute firefight.
Six tankers and 30 firefighters from Mt Macedon, Macedon and Gisborne responded just before midnight Monday evening at Zig Zag Road, Mt Macedon, and were immediately confronted with a fully involved fire.
For the full story, please click on the link below:
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1820
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
A story has been posted onto CFA Connect regarding the house fire in Mt Macedon earlier this morning.
Here are the opening pars:
CFA crews battled a massive house fire in Mt Macedon earlier this morning, finally extinguishing the intense blaze after a 35 minute firefight.
Six tankers and 30 firefighters from Mt Macedon, Macedon and Gisborne responded just before midnight Monday evening at Zig Zag Road, Mt Macedon, and were immediately confronted with a fully involved fire.
For the full story, please click on the link below:
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1820
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Sunday, March 28, 2010
BA skills maintenance
The BA trailer is going to be at the station until 8 April. Andrew will be running skills maintenance nights commencing 7.30pm on:
Tue 30 March
Thu 1 April
Tue 6 April
Thu 8 April
The following people are required to undergo skills maintenance:
ALFORD, ANDREW
APTED, BEN
BAKEWELL, LACHLAN
BRAIN, LINDSAY
CHAPMAN, MICHAEL
DONOGHUE, CALLUM
JENKINSON, PETER
MCGAHY, DAVID
MCGAHY, PAUL
MURPHY, DALE
NEILSON, KEN
NORRIS, GORDON
O'BRIEN, CHARLES
READER, PETER
REES, WARREN
SCHMIDT, GEOFF
Please contact Geoff or Andrew to book into one of the offered nights.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
BA trailer - BA skills maintenance
Andrew has booked the BA trailer. It will be at the station from this Friday until 8th April. All BA accredited operators are expected to attend and use a cylinder to maintain their certification.
More details about dates & times to follow.
More details about dates & times to follow.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Catering for Porsche Club Family Day on Sunday 18 April
Hi all,
Just a message to fill you in on what is required for the Porsche Club Family Day Catering on Sunday, 18 April.
At this stage, it looks like we will be catering for approx. 60 adults and 30 children – that is yet to be confirmed. They will be arriving at Ryders Reserve at around 12.30 for lunch.
They would like – sandwiches, quiche or similar, sausages in bread (Mike has volunteered to help with these), cakes and scones, lemon cordial (I will make) and tea and coffee. They are hoping to get a coffee cart which they will let me know about and this might then drop off the tea and coffee. As well as the lemon cordial, they want some cans of coke which I thought, we might sell to whoever wants these – not sure on that. I think some icy poles for the kids might be a good idea too. They will be paying us $15 per adult and I don’t recall working out a price for children but will work that out with Janet from the Porsche Club who I have been communicating with. Janet had also suggested inviting the local children to join in on this day but I’m not sure how to handle that as that would affect catering and we don’t want a bigger job. The only option I had thought of was that they bring a plate to share??
The bad news is that neither Gayle nor I will be able to do this one. I will be able to cook but not be able to be there on the day – sorry.
It would be good to get an indication of who might be available to help on this day, and who would be able to help with food. If you can help in any way, can you please let me know?
Thanks,
Lois
Just a message to fill you in on what is required for the Porsche Club Family Day Catering on Sunday, 18 April.
At this stage, it looks like we will be catering for approx. 60 adults and 30 children – that is yet to be confirmed. They will be arriving at Ryders Reserve at around 12.30 for lunch.
They would like – sandwiches, quiche or similar, sausages in bread (Mike has volunteered to help with these), cakes and scones, lemon cordial (I will make) and tea and coffee. They are hoping to get a coffee cart which they will let me know about and this might then drop off the tea and coffee. As well as the lemon cordial, they want some cans of coke which I thought, we might sell to whoever wants these – not sure on that. I think some icy poles for the kids might be a good idea too. They will be paying us $15 per adult and I don’t recall working out a price for children but will work that out with Janet from the Porsche Club who I have been communicating with. Janet had also suggested inviting the local children to join in on this day but I’m not sure how to handle that as that would affect catering and we don’t want a bigger job. The only option I had thought of was that they bring a plate to share??
The bad news is that neither Gayle nor I will be able to do this one. I will be able to cook but not be able to be there on the day – sorry.
It would be good to get an indication of who might be available to help on this day, and who would be able to help with food. If you can help in any way, can you please let me know?
Thanks,
Lois
Easy Grants - March 2010
The latest Easy Grants newsletter has arrived. If you would like a copy, please contact me.
Geoff
Geoff
Whittlesea CFA Championships media release
Hi all,
Please find attached a media release that was sent last week publicising the Whittlesea Rural Fire Brigades State Championships.
Stories will be appearing in this week’s papers promoting the event along with photos (I expect this to be available as part of the Media Report). It’s likely that newspaper photographers will be at the championships on the weekend to take photos of the competition.
A version of this will also appear on CFA Connect as a story along with some photos.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Please find attached a media release that was sent last week publicising the Whittlesea Rural Fire Brigades State Championships.
Stories will be appearing in this week’s papers promoting the event along with photos (I expect this to be available as part of the Media Report). It’s likely that newspaper photographers will be at the championships on the weekend to take photos of the competition.
A version of this will also appear on CFA Connect as a story along with some photos.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Brigades in schools
If you are interested in becoming a BIS (Brigades in Schools) presenter, a training course is coming up in May:
- Part 1 (theory): Thursday 6th May 0900-1600
- Part 2 (practical): Thursday 6th May 0900-1600
If you have not heard of this program, it is CFA volunteers attended primary schools to give children key information about fires.
Refer letter for more information.
If you are interested, please contact Andrew Alford.
Local Offers
Kerstin Masson has organised a couple a great local offers. Please check out the details:
Brochures are available at the station.
We now have Juniors!
We now officially have a Junior brigade. We also have Peter Reader and Kerstin Masson as leaders. As soon as Jaymie Masson's membership is processed, we will even have a junior member. So it's all go!
If you, your neighbours or friends have kids between 11 and 16 years of age, that would be interested in becoming a junior member, please contact Peter Reader or Michael Chapman (or me) and we will get them signed up and active.
More information about Juniors: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/joining/volunteering/junior.htm
If you, your neighbours or friends have kids between 11 and 16 years of age, that would be interested in becoming a junior member, please contact Peter Reader or Michael Chapman (or me) and we will get them signed up and active.
More information about Juniors: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/joining/volunteering/junior.htm
Mention in Parliament - Footsteps in the Ash
Ms GREEN (Yan Yean) -- I wish to raise a matter for the attention of the Minister for the Arts, and the action I seek is for him to support the preservation and archiving of a truly remarkable collection of 47 photographs taken on and post Black Saturday. These extraordinary photos were taken by professional and amateur photographers, including Country Fire Authority volunteers. The photos are published in the magnificent book Footsteps in the Ash by St Andrews locals Jim Usher and Mac Gudgeon. It was launched last month in Hurstbridge by the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the Premier.
Footsteps in the Ash is a record of the devastation of the St Andrews and Strathewen communities where 37 people died and 117 homes were lost. The authors of the book, Mr Usher and Mr Gudgeon, live in St Andrews and were minutes away from being victims of the fires themselves.
Over a 10-month period they sensitively interviewed 80 survivors and 65 firefighters to compile these compelling stories and photographs, in the process becoming a listening post for the trauma of locals, many of whom have still not recovered. The initial print run of Footsteps in the Ash was funded by the Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek branches of the Bendigo Community Bank, which they should be commended for. The photographic exhibition that went alongside the book was financially supported by Harold Mitchell.
The book stands as an important record of this tragedy, but the photos themselves need to be preserved also as a record for future generations in honour of those who were lost. Both the member for Seymour and I have the privilege of representing the communities of Strathewen and St Andrews. I know that he supports the retention and preservation of these photographs, and the communities are very anxious for this to occur. I urge the minister to do all in his power to support this worthy project which has wide community support.
Footsteps in the Ash is a record of the devastation of the St Andrews and Strathewen communities where 37 people died and 117 homes were lost. The authors of the book, Mr Usher and Mr Gudgeon, live in St Andrews and were minutes away from being victims of the fires themselves.
Over a 10-month period they sensitively interviewed 80 survivors and 65 firefighters to compile these compelling stories and photographs, in the process becoming a listening post for the trauma of locals, many of whom have still not recovered. The initial print run of Footsteps in the Ash was funded by the Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek branches of the Bendigo Community Bank, which they should be commended for. The photographic exhibition that went alongside the book was financially supported by Harold Mitchell.
The book stands as an important record of this tragedy, but the photos themselves need to be preserved also as a record for future generations in honour of those who were lost. Both the member for Seymour and I have the privilege of representing the communities of Strathewen and St Andrews. I know that he supports the retention and preservation of these photographs, and the communities are very anxious for this to occur. I urge the minister to do all in his power to support this worthy project which has wide community support.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Updated roster
The roster has been updated:
Please check your details to confirm they are correct. Let me know of any errors.
I recommend that you put the Brigade Management Team and fire station telephone numbers into your mobile phone.
Geoff
Fire Danger Period to end 22 March
Hi all,
Please find attached media release.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Please find attached media release.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Low structure minimum skills
For the next two minimum skills nights – 15 March and 19 April – we will be running low structure minimum skills theory.
While this is mandatory for the new recruits to complete their minimum skills training, we want all brigade members to attend to re-learn this subject. We get very few calls to structure so it is very worthwhile reinforcing it.
Please ensure these dates are in your diary.
Geoff
While this is mandatory for the new recruits to complete their minimum skills training, we want all brigade members to attend to re-learn this subject. We get very few calls to structure so it is very worthwhile reinforcing it.
Please ensure these dates are in your diary.
Geoff
Monday, March 8, 2010
Hurstbridge Farmer's Market Results
Thanks very much to everyone that stood at the gates in the rain at the Farmer's Market yesterday.
We made $1140.65 (or $1142.65 if we can pass a couple of foreign coins off as $1 coins...)
Ros has kindly offered to take over the organising of the farmer's markets in the future. Please assist her with volunteering for shifts as quickly as possible. Thanks, Ros!
Geoff
We made $1140.65 (or $1142.65 if we can pass a couple of foreign coins off as $1 coins...)
Ros has kindly offered to take over the organising of the farmer's markets in the future. Please assist her with volunteering for shifts as quickly as possible. Thanks, Ros!
Geoff
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Battery isolater on car
The car has a new battery isolater fitted. It is a red key on the front bumper bar. Push it down and 1/4 turn it clockwise to engage the battery.
You no longer need to lift the bonnet and unscrew the original isolater. Remember to unlock it again after use.
I'll get some photos to include in a future update...
You no longer need to lift the bonnet and unscrew the original isolater. Remember to unlock it again after use.
I'll get some photos to include in a future update...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Photos
Some photos of the Footsteps in the Ash book launch, and from the Strathewen service. Courtesy of Adrian Hem (thanks, Adrian!)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurscreekrfb/sets/72157623421571289/detail/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurscreekrfb/sets/72157623421571289/detail/
Farmer's Market - 7 March
Thanks to all who volunteered this Sunday 7 March. The following is the roster:
Please wear yellow CFA jackets if you have them. I’ll bring some extras down. The market is at Brockie’s BBQ, behind Allwood House and the tennis courts.
View Larger Map
Please wear yellow CFA jackets if you have them. I’ll bring some extras down. The market is at Brockie’s BBQ, behind Allwood House and the tennis courts.
View Larger Map
Commonwealth Day - Monday 8 March
Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on the second Monday in March. This year it falls on Monday 8 March 2010. The aim of commemorating Commonwealth Day is to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its citizens.
The theme for Commonwealth Day 2010 is ‘Science, Technology and Society’, to raise awareness in the Commonwealth around issues of science and technology which underpin communication, commerce, arts and culture, health, wealth and human rights in the world today.
In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown all day on Monday 8 March 2010.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards
Julie McClaren
Adviser, Government Relations
CFA Headquarters
The theme for Commonwealth Day 2010 is ‘Science, Technology and Society’, to raise awareness in the Commonwealth around issues of science and technology which underpin communication, commerce, arts and culture, health, wealth and human rights in the world today.
In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown all day on Monday 8 March 2010.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards
Julie McClaren
Adviser, Government Relations
CFA Headquarters
Minutes
Hi all,
Please find attached Minutes of last meeting and also Annual Financial Report. Hope to see you at the meeting,
Regards,
Lois
Please find attached Minutes of last meeting and also Annual Financial Report. Hope to see you at the meeting,
Regards,
Lois
Internal Advice on calls regarding home insulation
We have learned that a number of brigades have been receiving calls to give assistance to check if homes are at risk from fires following the recent media coverage around home insulation. Attached is a memo for you to distribute in your area. FAQ’s are currently being developed for VBIL should they also receive calls.
CFA is working with AFAC who are addressing these issues from a national perspective.
This advice will also be posted onto CFA connect.
Regards,
Lisa Sturzenegger
Director Community Safety
CFA is working with AFAC who are addressing these issues from a national perspective.
This advice will also be posted onto CFA connect.
Regards,
Lisa Sturzenegger
Director Community Safety
Media Report and media release
Hi all,
Please find attached this week’s Media Report.
Also attached is a media release issued last week and published in several Region 14 newspapers this week reminding residents that the Fire Danger Period was still in force.
A reminder if the Media Report can be made available to all brigade members, either at the station, by forwarding on to internal email distribution lists, or any other distribution mechanism.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Please find attached this week’s Media Report.
Also attached is a media release issued last week and published in several Region 14 newspapers this week reminding residents that the Fire Danger Period was still in force.
A reminder if the Media Report can be made available to all brigade members, either at the station, by forwarding on to internal email distribution lists, or any other distribution mechanism.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Catering Job
Dear Auxiliary and Friends,
We have been asked if we would like to cater for a lunch on Wednesday 10 March at the Strathewen Community Centre. There is a bus load of people who are touring the Bushfire areas around here including visiting Malcolm Hackett's property. They are from Catchment Management Authority, Melbourne Water and Parks Vic. About 50 people
Seeing as we have had a fairly quiet time of late we thought it would be a good idea to accept.
So if you are available to help by making sandwiches, baking scones or cakes, or cutting up fruit please let me know. We will also need a little help on the day please.
Our next meeting will be held the evening after our catering job - Thursday 11 March, 8.00 p.m. at the Arthurs Creek Fire Station.
Thanks
Gayle
We have been asked if we would like to cater for a lunch on Wednesday 10 March at the Strathewen Community Centre. There is a bus load of people who are touring the Bushfire areas around here including visiting Malcolm Hackett's property. They are from Catchment Management Authority, Melbourne Water and Parks Vic. About 50 people
Seeing as we have had a fairly quiet time of late we thought it would be a good idea to accept.
So if you are available to help by making sandwiches, baking scones or cakes, or cutting up fruit please let me know. We will also need a little help on the day please.
Our next meeting will be held the evening after our catering job - Thursday 11 March, 8.00 p.m. at the Arthurs Creek Fire Station.
Thanks
Gayle
Monday, March 1, 2010
Region 14 Newsletter: February edition
Hi all,
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Please find attached the February edition of the Region 14 newsletter.
In this issue:
- Boundary review project.
- Command and Control project.
- German TV and BBC TV in the Region.
- Truganina visits Vicki.
- State Championships.
- New addition: member Q&A.
- New column from Community Safety.
The newsletter will also be made available on Brigades Online.
Kind regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Sunbury Fire Brigade Torchlight Procession
Dear All
Due to the timeframes involved, I thought I should send an e-mail to you all just to let you know what is happening, just in case you haven't received our invitation yet.
Sunbury Fire Brigade are holding a Torchlight Procession this year on Saturday 20th March 2010 after resolving our differences with the local festival committee.
For those that have attended in the past, details are very similar and we have secured the services of both the Rats of Tobruk and Stonnington Brass Band, with another being negotiated.
An information sheet will be sent to those Brigades that are attending and the RSVP is Friday 12th March 2010.
Any issues can be e-mailed to myself (and please note that Sunbury is using the new Brigades on Line e-mail system).
Thanks for your time and hope to see you there.
Darryl van Rooy
Secretary - Sunbury FB
Due to the timeframes involved, I thought I should send an e-mail to you all just to let you know what is happening, just in case you haven't received our invitation yet.
Sunbury Fire Brigade are holding a Torchlight Procession this year on Saturday 20th March 2010 after resolving our differences with the local festival committee.
For those that have attended in the past, details are very similar and we have secured the services of both the Rats of Tobruk and Stonnington Brass Band, with another being negotiated.
An information sheet will be sent to those Brigades that are attending and the RSVP is Friday 12th March 2010.
Any issues can be e-mailed to myself (and please note that Sunbury is using the new Brigades on Line e-mail system).
Thanks for your time and hope to see you there.
Darryl van Rooy
Secretary - Sunbury FB
DSE media release
Hi all,
Please see attached release from DSE, if you haven’t already seen it.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Hi all,
I have just been informed that the planned DSE burns for today have been cancelled.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Please see attached release from DSE, if you haven’t already seen it.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Hi all,
I have just been informed that the planned DSE burns for today have been cancelled.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
CFA media releases Sunday 31 Jan
HI all,
Please find the attached media releases issued by CFA HQ yesterday.
Apologies if anyone else may have received or been notified of this.
Kind regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
Please find the attached media releases issued by CFA HQ yesterday.
Apologies if anyone else may have received or been notified of this.
Kind regards
Kris Perkovic
Media & Marketing Coordinator
CFA Outer Metro Norwest Area
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