Please find attached the March edition of the Northern and Western Metropolitan Newsletter.
Featured in this edition:
Commitment of members is appreciated—By Greg Esnouf, Regional Manager
It has been three months since I commenced as Northern and Western Metropolitan Regional Manager and overall its been an enjoyable experience. I have tried to get out and meet as many people as possible. Indeed, I have met many of you at brigade and group meetings, at various committee meetings and other events and functions.
It’s all go for the Rural State Championships at Werribee Park
CFA brigades from across the state will converge on Werribee on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April for the 2011 VFBV Rural Fire Brigades State Championships, one of the biggest social and sporting gatherings on the CFA/VFBV calendar.
Volunteer charter bill introduced into parliament
A CFA Volunteer Charter bill was last week (Thursday 3 March) introduced into State Parliament following the official signing of the charter at a ceremony held a week earlier on 27 February at Upper Ferntree Gully attended by Premier Ted Baillieu and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Peter Ryan.
Information Unit staff test their skills
The Information Unit at an ICC is a core component of any ICC set up. Recently, CFA and DSE/Parks Victoria staff trained as Information Officers gathered at Kangaroo Ground ICC to refine their skills and knowledge.
Sam’s the go-to man for all things HR
Sam Chhay is Northern and Western Metropolitan’s Acting Manager Human Resources. Here he says hello and takes the opportunity to talk about his role and what he can offer.
My Swan Hill adventure—By Jenny Broadhurst
BASO Jenny Broadhurst writes about her experiences in Swan Hill assisting with the recent flood efforts, including a trip in a four seater Cessna to survey the floodwaters over the local area.
…and columns from Regional Commander Alan Ellis, Q and A with Truganina’s Rodney Walkden, a quick profile of new CECs David Rhodes and Mike Shaw and more.
For more updates on what’s happening in Northern and Western Metropolitan Region remember to check out CFA Connect http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/ and our very own Facebook page (search CFA North West Metro).
As usual, if you could distribute this locally to brigade members that would be appreciated.
Regards
Kris Perkovic
CFA Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
