Saturday, July 30, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
General Meeting Minutes - June 2011
Minutes of last general meeting:
Many thanks again to Sue for writing them.
Many thanks again to Sue for writing them.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Trainer and Assessors Course
St Andrews CFA is running a CertIV in Training and Assessment and we would appreciate you advertising the following to your Brigade, as we have a few places available.
Our members have completed the Instructor and Assessor units and we are now about to commence the final units to complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
CFA members will need to have completed the Training and Assessor units:
TAEDEL401A.
TAEASS401A,
TAEASS402A,
TAEASS403A
and elective TAEDEL301A (or another elective)
The units to be undertaken now include
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs; TAEDES402A Use trainng packages and accredited courses to meet clients needs; TAEDEL402A Plan organise and facilitate learning in the workplace; TAEASS301A contribute to assessment (via RPL); BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
The final part of the course will be involve 5 Wednesday evening and a Sunday Assessment and commence on Wednesday August 10th. Cost approx. $800 The course is provided by Double Edged Training and Consultancy.
If you are interested in joining us or finding out more information please contact Kieran Thorpe on 0422 056 888 or 9710 1065
Regards,
Kieran Thorpe
St Andrews RFB Training Team Leader
Our members have completed the Instructor and Assessor units and we are now about to commence the final units to complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
CFA members will need to have completed the Training and Assessor units:
TAEDEL401A.
TAEASS401A,
TAEASS402A,
TAEASS403A
and elective TAEDEL301A (or another elective)
The units to be undertaken now include
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs; TAEDES402A Use trainng packages and accredited courses to meet clients needs; TAEDEL402A Plan organise and facilitate learning in the workplace; TAEASS301A contribute to assessment (via RPL); BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
The final part of the course will be involve 5 Wednesday evening and a Sunday Assessment and commence on Wednesday August 10th. Cost approx. $800 The course is provided by Double Edged Training and Consultancy.
If you are interested in joining us or finding out more information please contact Kieran Thorpe on 0422 056 888 or 9710 1065
Regards,
Kieran Thorpe
St Andrews RFB Training Team Leader
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Group Sunday Radio Schedule Roster - from Arthurs Creek - Last Sunday of the Month
Hi All
Scheduled through until June 2012, we (Arthurs Creek Local) will be running the Whittlesea/Diamond Valley Sunday morning radio schedule. (The first Sched will be on Sunday 31 July when we will be assisted by Urs Biedermann to get us going.)
Would Brigade Members who are interesting in participating in the Radio Schedule (i.e working the radio for the Schedule) please contact me on 9714 8270 or at patcorr@alphalink.com.au.
The level of interest will obviously affect the Roster which I would draw up after I receive responses.
Participation will help to hone your/our radio/communications skills.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
All the Best
Pat
Scheduled through until June 2012, we (Arthurs Creek Local) will be running the Whittlesea/Diamond Valley Sunday morning radio schedule. (The first Sched will be on Sunday 31 July when we will be assisted by Urs Biedermann to get us going.)
Would Brigade Members who are interesting in participating in the Radio Schedule (i.e working the radio for the Schedule) please contact me on 9714 8270 or at patcorr@alphalink.com.au.
The level of interest will obviously affect the Roster which I would draw up after I receive responses.
Participation will help to hone your/our radio/communications skills.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
All the Best
Pat
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
It is with sadness that we advise the passing of Peter Hewett, Brigade Admin Support Coordinator, Northern and Western Metropolitan Region.
Peter passed away peacefully this morning, 18 July after a short illness.
Peter joined CFA as a Community Support Facilitator in 1997 prior to becoming a Brigade Admin Support Officer and then Brigade Admin Support Coordinator.
Peter was a much respected staff member of Northern and Western Metropolitan Region and his leadership and experience was valued immensely.
We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Michelle, his children Melissa and Brad and his extended family.
Greg Esnouf
The funeral details of Peter Hewett are as follows:
Date: Tuesday 26 July 2011
Time: 10.00am
Place: Epping RSL, Harvest Home Road, Epping North (Mel 182 A4)
The entire service will be conducted at this venue.
A private cremation will follow.
Operational Members are requested to wear dress uniform.
Peter passed away peacefully this morning, 18 July after a short illness.
Peter joined CFA as a Community Support Facilitator in 1997 prior to becoming a Brigade Admin Support Officer and then Brigade Admin Support Coordinator.
Peter was a much respected staff member of Northern and Western Metropolitan Region and his leadership and experience was valued immensely.
We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Michelle, his children Melissa and Brad and his extended family.
Greg Esnouf
The funeral details of Peter Hewett are as follows:
Date: Tuesday 26 July 2011
Time: 10.00am
Place: Epping RSL, Harvest Home Road, Epping North (Mel 182 A4)
The entire service will be conducted at this venue.
A private cremation will follow.
Operational Members are requested to wear dress uniform.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Federal Government's enquiry into the insurance industry
We have just had our attrention bought to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the operation of the insurance industry during disaster events.
To gauge community concerns relating to this inquiry, the Committee is conducting an online survey. The survey is targeting members of the community who have made a disaster-related claim on their insurance policies in the last 5 years. Responses are due by Friday 15 July 2011.
The Committee cannot investigate or make rulings on particular insurance claims, but invites submissions which address the processes of insurance claims and dispute resolution, and invites policy holders to complete the online survey.
For more information and a link to the survey go to http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/spla/insurance/info.htm
To gauge community concerns relating to this inquiry, the Committee is conducting an online survey. The survey is targeting members of the community who have made a disaster-related claim on their insurance policies in the last 5 years. Responses are due by Friday 15 July 2011.
The Committee cannot investigate or make rulings on particular insurance claims, but invites submissions which address the processes of insurance claims and dispute resolution, and invites policy holders to complete the online survey.
For more information and a link to the survey go to http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/spla/insurance/info.htm
Monday, July 4, 2011
'Creating Our Future Together' - CEO Blog
I have just posted update Number 2 and a presentation on ‘Creating Our Future Together’ on CFA Connect.
I encourage you all to visit CFA Connect by clicking here.
Could you please also distribute this email through your local networks?
All the best
Mick Bourke
Chief Executive Officer
I encourage you all to visit CFA Connect by clicking here.
Could you please also distribute this email through your local networks?
All the best
Mick Bourke
Chief Executive Officer
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Dini's words from the Garden Opening
Dini shared her words from the Garden Opening. The following is the transcript:
Luke and I would like to thank you not only for this beautiful and moving tribute to Joe, but for all that you have done for your fire affected neighbours. Without thought for your own personal safety you were the first into the area to give the help that was so desperately needed. You put your own lives on hold as you manned the fire station and the relief centre for many weeks. You prepared countless meals, opened your homes and your hearts to us. You were always ready with a hug or a shoulder to cry on. You shared our tears. You have given and continue to so much amazing support. For this and so much more we are forever grateful. Thank you.
Dini Shepherd
"Joe's Garden" Opening, Arthurs Creek Fire Station, 5 June 2011
Operational Checklist updated
The Operational Checklist, used when returning appliances back to station, has been updated. It has been amalgamated into a single form, and has been extended to also include the car.
NAIDOC Week - 3 to 10 July 2011
National Aboriginal and Islanders’ Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week will be celebrated this year from 4 to 11 July inclusive.
NAIDOC Week is held every year as a way of promoting a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture, celebrating the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia. This year, NAIDOC Week will be celebrated from 3 to 10 July inclusive.
On the first and last day of this period, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and/or the Torres Strait Islander Flag should be flown on additional flagpoles, where available, next to or near the Australian National Flag. If there is only one flagpole available at a flag station the Australian National Flag should be flown.
Regards
Julie McClaren
Adviser
Government Relations
NAIDOC Week is held every year as a way of promoting a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture, celebrating the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia. This year, NAIDOC Week will be celebrated from 3 to 10 July inclusive.
On the first and last day of this period, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and/or the Torres Strait Islander Flag should be flown on additional flagpoles, where available, next to or near the Australian National Flag. If there is only one flagpole available at a flag station the Australian National Flag should be flown.
Regards
Julie McClaren
Adviser
Government Relations
North West Metro Media Report 10 June to 30 June 2011
Please find attached the North West Metro Media Report.
Brigades from across District 14 have responded to a number of large incidents recently, which have attracted significant media attention. This included a fire at the Nillumbik Shire Council offices in Greensborough, a fire earlier this week at the historic Diggers Rest general store and post office.
Brigades from across District 14 have responded to a number of large incidents recently, which have attracted significant media attention. This included a fire at the Nillumbik Shire Council offices in Greensborough, a fire earlier this week at the historic Diggers Rest general store and post office.
Updated roster
The roster has been updated. Please print off and keep it handy. It is recommend that you put the BMT & station contacts into your mobile. Contact
the Secretary if your details are incorrect.
The roster can also be found on the "Brigade Documents" tab.
The roster can also be found on the "Brigade Documents" tab.
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