The Chief Officer said some very nice things about our garden opening in his latest blog:

Joe’s Garden – Arthur’s Creek Fire Station

Recently I attended the opening of a beautiful and serene outdoor garden and rock arrangement alongside the Arthur's Creek Fire Station. Joe Shepherd was a valued CFA member who died on Black Saturday defending his family and his community. The garden is a wonderful tribute to Joe. It is the inspiration and product of many hours of labour by Arthur’s Creek volunteers. I found an uplifting and spiritual connection in the garden. It is a wonderful tribute to one of our own who lost his life in the February 2009 fires. I commend the Brigade, and recommend a visit to you all.

Link to post: ttp://www.cfaconnect.net.au/blog-mainmenu-8/CFA-Strategy-Creating-Our-Future-Together-.html

"You call that a drip-torch? This is a drip-torch!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1kpobfCgAk

Beats the ones we carry on the tankers...

North West Metro Media Report 26 May to 9 June 2011

Please find attached the North West Metro Media Report.

Featuring in this report is extensive coverage on Sunday night’s fire in Werribee’s main street, in which CFA Captain Michael Wells has praised firefighters for saving two banks during the blaze. The fire destroyed one of the oldest buildings in Wattons Street that was home to three businesses. See CFA Connect for images by Alvin Aquino and Blair Dellemijn, as well as video footage from the incident.

VFBV Brief

Attached is the brief from the BMT to VFBV, submitted last year.

This is the list of claims to which Greg Esnouf and John Deering responded to the brigade in April.

CFA Awards Review

Please find attached a memorandum from Lex de Man, Executive Manager, Operational Training and Volunteerism regarding the CFA Honours and Awards Review.

Please note that feedback is requested by 25 July 2011 to John Hutchinson.

A paper copy of this correspondence is also being mailed to all brigades.

Regards

Carleen Abela
Administration Support Officer

Creating our Future Together

Good afternoon

As many of you will know, CFA is continuing to build its capacity for the future. I have just posted a video and a written message about the current stage in this process on CFA Connect. This message outlines what you can expect in the coming weeks and the reasons behind it. It addresses strategy, structure and the next steps in the process.

I encourage you all to visit CFA Connect and either watch the video or read the transcript by clicking here.

Could you please also distribute this email through your local networks?

All the best

Mick Bourke
CEO

Tips on Pumping Petrol

With Petrol expected to reach $2 per litre by end of 2011, these tips that I received from a friend might come in handy.

TIPS ON PUMPING PETROL

I don't know what you are are paying for Petrol.... but here in Melbourne we are paying up to $1.30 to $1.60 per litre.

I've worked in the petroleum industry for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every Litre:

Joe's Garden opening on CFA Connect

An article with some photos (thanks, Adrian and Anita!) about the garden opening has been posted on CFA Connect.

Geoff

Farewell Morning Tea for Gill Metz

As you maybe aware, Gill Metz is leaving CFA for opportunities with Mitchell Shire.

Gill is currently part of a team working on the Base Review Project, and has worked here at Northern and Western Metropolitan Region as Regional Manager, Manager-Community Safety and Finance and Admin Manager.

To help celebrate Gill’s contribution to CFA over the past 10+ years, you are invited to join us for Morning Tea on Wednesday 8 June 2011 commencing 10:00am at NWMR District 14 Headquarters, 251 High Street, MELTON (Melway 337 C9) opposite Melton Civic Centre.

To assist with catering, could you please RSVP to Carleen Abela by Tuesday 7 June.

It you wish to contribute to a gift for Gill, please contact Lynne Burns on 8746 1422 or l.burns@cfa.vic.gov.au.

Regards

Carleen Abela
Administration Support Officer

North West Metro Newsletter June 2011

• North West Metro Newsletter June 2011