New additions to the brigade

I am very pleased to share the news to a couple of new additions to the brigade:

• Lennan Reid Stecher was born to Wes and Georgina on 27th April. 
• Sarah Christine Raftery was born to Kylee and Geoff on 29th April.

Many congratulations to both families.

Volunteers' voices important

Victorian volunteer fire fighters will have the chance to help inform an independent inquiry into the effect of arrangements on CFA volunteers with the call for submissions going out today.

The Independent Inquiry into Effect of Arrangements on Country Fire Authority Volunteers launched its website today, which will help keep Victorians informed about the inquiry.

Retired County Court Judge, the Honourable David Jones, is conducting the inquiry and encouraged the state’s volunteer fire fighters to consider making a submission.

“It’s important that this inquiry provides an opportunity to hear from volunteers across the state who risk their lives and sacrifice their time to protect Victorians every year,” Mr Jones said.

Mr Jones said the inquiry’s website, www.cfavolunteersinquiry.vic.gov.au would allow volunteer fire fighters from all parts of Victoria to access information about the Inquiry including the Terms of Reference and make a submission.

Half Masting of Flag - ANZAC Day

Day of National Commemoration

ANZAC Day, Monday 25 April 2011

ANZAC Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, particularly to the returned veterans of Australia.

In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast on Monday 25 April 2011 from dawn until noon,, at which time the flag should be raised to the peak of the flag mast for the remainder of the day.

In accordance with flag protocol, all flags and ensigns at each flag station should be flown at half-mast.

Julie McClaren
Adviser, Government Relations
CFA Headquarters

Mr Bob Stubley

Mr Bob Stubley passed away on Wednesday evening, 6 April, after being unwell for some time. Our thoughts are with Mrs Stubley, Gordon and Lois, Kay and Geoff, Brian and Carole and their families at this sad time.

The Service celebrating his life will be held at Bridges, Hurstbridge, at 11 a.m. Tuesday 12 April.

Effective Representation - D14 Brigades and Groups

Please find attached joint statement from Russell Baird – President, D14 VFBV and Greg Esnouf – Regional Manager, Northern & Western Metropolitan Region (NWMR) to all NWMR brigades and groups.

Regards

(on behalf of Greg Esnouf)

Carleen Abela
Administration Support Officer