We now have a brigade website: http://arthurscreekcfa.org.au/
It is still a bit rough around the edges, but from now on all news, dates and documents will be posted to the website, and not to this blog.
This is the last post to this blog.
If you have any troubles accessing or navigating the website, please contact Geoff.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
New pagers
We are getting new pagers, in theory before the start of the fire season. This is what they look like. Yes, a bit "back to the future" - based on the old Orange pagers.
Specs of the pager: http://www.uni.com.tw/alpha_legend.html
Geoff
Geoff
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Relay For Life - CFA MWNR/District 14 Team - 2012
I am sending this email to you all as a challenge to your brigade members to enter a team in the Doreen Relay For Life event (details below).
New arterial roadworks
Bridge Inn Road, Mernda
Wednesday 25 July to Tuesday 30 October, 9.00am - 3.30pm
- Near Cravens Road
- Lanes closed in both directions as required
- Traffic will be alternated through the open lane
- Speed limit reduced to 40km/h
- Private contractor works
- Melway: 390 E9
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Media training - bookings closing this week
If anyone is still interested in media training could you please RSVP by COB this Friday, 27 July.
At this stage, the only course that will be able to go ahead (due to numbers) will be Advanced Spokesperson training on 13 August. There are still four places left in this course, which is being held for Operational staff and Managers – Regional Directors/Managers of Community Safety/Operations Officers/Operation Managers/RDOs/Incident Controllers. Etc.
At this stage, the only course that will be able to go ahead (due to numbers) will be Advanced Spokesperson training on 13 August. There are still four places left in this course, which is being held for Operational staff and Managers – Regional Directors/Managers of Community Safety/Operations Officers/Operation Managers/RDOs/Incident Controllers. Etc.
VFBV And UFU Joint Communique - Important Message to All Victorian Careers and Volunteer Firefighters
Members will be aware, last year the Australian Parliament unanimously recognised occupational cancer for firefighters by enacting presumptive legislation to protect Federal firefighters.
The presumptive legislation was the result of an Australian Senate Inquiry that accepted international and scientific evidence that firefighters have an increased risk of contracting specific cancers due to their exposure to toxins and carcinogens when undertaking firefighting operations in the course of protecting the community.
The presumptive legislation was the result of an Australian Senate Inquiry that accepted international and scientific evidence that firefighters have an increased risk of contracting specific cancers due to their exposure to toxins and carcinogens when undertaking firefighting operations in the course of protecting the community.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Concept medium tanker photos
Some photos from Mike of the new Medium Tanker that was on show at South Morang.
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| From the deck behind the driver looking towards the rear. Note the new style of tank. These can be fixed/replaced much more easily and quickly than the current fibreglass ones. Front tank is a fresh drinking water supply. |
Bendigo Bank Grant Presentation
A couple of photos from the Bendigo Bank Grant Presentation at Bridges.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Fire Services Commissioner Stakeholder Forums
Please refer to the attached letter about some upcoming FSC stakeholder forums about Emergency Management in the New Era.
Geoff
Geoff
VFBV Notices
VFBV has advised of forthcoming board vacancies on both the VFBV and CFA Boards. If you are interested, please refer to the attached letter for more information.
The VFBV Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 16th September at Fiskville. Refer to the attached letter for more information.
Geoff
The VFBV Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 16th September at Fiskville. Refer to the attached letter for more information.
Geoff
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
New Operations Bulletin
006/2012: Fire Station Motor Room Environment Vehicle and Equipment Checks
All Operations Bulletins are available on CFA Online:
All Operations Bulletins are available on CFA Online:
- Path: Brigades Online > Fire & Emergencies > Manuals > Operations Bulletins
- Link: http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=operationsBulletins
National Emergency Medal
Please find attached a memo from the Chief Officer regarding an update on the National Emergency Medal (NEM).
Kind Regards.
Tanya Ryan
Acting PA to Chief Officer
Fire & Emergency Management
Kind Regards.
Tanya Ryan
Acting PA to Chief Officer
Fire & Emergency Management
From the Chief Officer
The Chief Officer's latest blog entries:
- From the Chief Officer #55 posted 6 July 2012
- From the Chief Officer #56 posted 16 July 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
TAIT Portables - Guidance
Through the NWM Health and Safety Committee, concerns have been raised as to the adequacy of information provided regarding the changeover to new TAIT Portable Radios. In particular, the different styles of lapel microphones, the scanning function and the identification of new vs. old style radios.
The attached documents are intended to provide some clarity on the issue and should be read in conjunction with Operations Bulletin 004/2012 – TAIT Portable Radio Usage Guidance.
We have also made arrangements with CFA Headquarters to produce a further Operations Bulletin that will provide a greater level of understanding of using the ‘scan mode’ on the new portables. This should be released in the near future.
I would ask that all members within your brigades have this information made available to them and if there any concerns or questions please let me know.
Regards
Jamie Hansen
Operations Officer
District 14
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
The attached documents are intended to provide some clarity on the issue and should be read in conjunction with Operations Bulletin 004/2012 – TAIT Portable Radio Usage Guidance.
We have also made arrangements with CFA Headquarters to produce a further Operations Bulletin that will provide a greater level of understanding of using the ‘scan mode’ on the new portables. This should be released in the near future.
I would ask that all members within your brigades have this information made available to them and if there any concerns or questions please let me know.
Regards
Jamie Hansen
Operations Officer
District 14
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
Water quality at Fiskville - message from the CEO
As you may be aware the Herald Sun recently reported on the quality of water being used for training purposes at Fiskville. We take very seriously the health, safety and wellbeing of our members and indeed all persons using the training facilities at Fiskville.
To provide certainty and comfort for all people doing live fire training at Fiskville, we made a decision last week to only use mains water until further notice.
To provide certainty and comfort for all people doing live fire training at Fiskville, we made a decision last week to only use mains water until further notice.
Black Saturday Review - final session
There is a final Black Saturday review sessions with Jamie Mackenzie and his team on Thursday 26 July 19:00 Arthurs Creek station.
All are welcome, particularly those that have missed out on the other sessions.
All are welcome, particularly those that have missed out on the other sessions.
Medium Tanker Road Show
D14 dates:
- South Morang - 13 July - 10:00-16:00
- Sunbury - 15 July - 10:00-13:00
- Melton - 15 July - 13:00-16:00
Whooping cough (pertussis)
Please be advised that a member of NWMR has been diagnosed with whooping cough (pertussis).
For more information about whooping cough including what it is and the associated symptoms, please read the attached fact sheet.
Although members may have been vaccinated against whooping cough in the past, and hence have a lesser chance of contracting the illness, protection is not life long.
If you experience any symptoms that you suspect could be linked to whooping cough, we strongly recommend that you see your General Practitioner as soon as practicable.
If you have any questions about this email, please do not hesitate to see or call Tina Marchington or myself.
Regards,
Sam ChhayActing Manager Human Resources
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
For more information about whooping cough including what it is and the associated symptoms, please read the attached fact sheet.
Although members may have been vaccinated against whooping cough in the past, and hence have a lesser chance of contracting the illness, protection is not life long.
If you experience any symptoms that you suspect could be linked to whooping cough, we strongly recommend that you see your General Practitioner as soon as practicable.
If you have any questions about this email, please do not hesitate to see or call Tina Marchington or myself.
Regards,
Sam ChhayActing Manager Human Resources
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
Friday, July 13, 2012
Please join Club Red today, to help our community...
Do you do any other fantastic services to your community???
Well, if you don’t and you like a semi challenge it might be the time to start donating blood (or registering to Club Red if you already donate, see more below).
Well, if you don’t and you like a semi challenge it might be the time to start donating blood (or registering to Club Red if you already donate, see more below).
The Professor Joy Report has now been released and is available to view
Dear CFA members
I would like to let you know the Board has now released the Professor Joy Report (into historical use of chemicals for live fire fighting training at Fiskville between 1971 and 1999) along with our detailed response.
I would like to let you know the Board has now released the Professor Joy Report (into historical use of chemicals for live fire fighting training at Fiskville between 1971 and 1999) along with our detailed response.
Notification of Fiskville report release to Members
I wish to provide some guidance on the notification of Brigades regarding the Fiskville Investigation report and CFA’s response.
I ask that you confirm with your Brigades that they are aware that the Report has been released and where additional information may be found if required (see below).
I also ask OIC’s to ensure that their staff are aware of the report and associated supporting documents.
I ask that you confirm with your Brigades that they are aware that the Report has been released and where additional information may be found if required (see below).
I also ask OIC’s to ensure that their staff are aware of the report and associated supporting documents.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Access to blog documents
The provider I was using to store the documents that were linked from the blog - MediaFire - has purged my account. This is from a combination of me travelling and not responding in time to some claims about copyright infringement they sent me (none of the claims were valid), and them being very excessive in dealing with the situation.
I need to work out how I'm going to resolve it, as reloading all the documents and relinking them will take far too much time to do.
In the meantime, if you need a specific document, please email me and I'll send it to you.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Geoff
I need to work out how I'm going to resolve it, as reloading all the documents and relinking them will take far too much time to do.
In the meantime, if you need a specific document, please email me and I'll send it to you.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Geoff
BLEVE
Why being close to a BLEVE is a bad thing...
BLEVE stands for either:
Geoff
- Boiling liquid Expanding vapour explosion, or
- Blast Leveling Everything Very Effectively
Geoff
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Strathewen Fire Safety Project: Fire Behaviour Presentation
The Strathewen Fire Safety Project has Nicholas Gellie, a fire ecologist, preseting a talk on fire behaviour on Black Saturday. This is on Wednesday 27 June, 19:30 - 21:30 at the Peter Avola Pavilion in Strathewen.
Friday, June 8, 2012
From the Chief Officer #53
From the Chief Officer #53
Acting Chief Officer Steve WarringtonThanks everyone for taking the time to read this update. Chief Officer Euan Ferguson is currently on some well-earned leave and will return on Monday 25 June.
St Andrews Fire Station Opening
On Sunday afternoon the new St Andrews Fire Station was official opened by Cindy McLeish MP. St Andrews Fire Brigade was intensely involved and affected in the 2009 Campaign Fires and it was privilege for me to meet with brigade members at the opening. The new Fire Station has a lot more space with modern facilities to support the brigade member’s requirements and house the brigades 3 appliances. Thank you to Captain Laurie Steel, Ex-Captain Helen Kenney & the members of the St Andrews Fire Brigade supported by OO Ian Cross & BASO Jenny Broadhurst for the hard work and time put into building and opening the new station. Well done!
Community Safety Engagement Forum
Over the last weekend, I have attended two very successful community safety engagement forums. These forums highlighted the importance of leadership in community safety across all levels of CFA. Well done to Managers of Community Safety Mark Potter & Neil Thompson & Community Education Officers Ellisa Bourne and Erin Bulmer for the initiative & good work in facilitating these forums and special thank you to Ex Chief Officer Brian Potter for his motivating presentation he shared with the forum, he hasn’t lost the touch.
Digital Media Team’s double win
CFA’s work in integrating social media into Victoria’s emergency communications was acknowledged last week when CFA won both of its finalist categories at the 2012 Australian Government Information and Communications Technology Awards. CFA was awarded the ‘Excellence in eGovernment’ award in the Government 2.0 category and CFA’s Digital Media Manager, Martin Anderson, was awarded the '2012 Government 2.0 Innovator’ award. You can view a presentation by about the integration of social media into emergency service procedures in Victoria here http://bit.ly/CFAsmem
School Visit for Erin Toomey
Last week, the Eltham Fire Brigade A Platoon consisting of SSO Joe Cardamone, LFF Robert Henderson, and QFF Andrew Reis attended Holy Trinity primary school to help in the celebrations of Erin Toomey’s final chemotherapy session. Erin is a Five year old girl in prep, who has been undergoing treatment for the past three years for cancer, which has required daily oral chemotherapy. The Eltham crew in front of Erin’s family, friends and classmates presented Erin with a trauma teddy from all fire fighters of Victoria. Thank you to the Eltham A Platoon for your very important efforts in supporting the local community. Job well done!
Farewell to Regional Director Mark Reid
Gippsland Regional Director Mark Reid has announced his retirement from CFA after 39 years. Mark joined CFA as a Junior volunteer at South Warrandyte in 1973. He commenced employment with CFA as a Recruit Firefighter in 1979 and progressed through the ranks, serving in a variety of key operational roles at Boronia, Geelong West, Dandenong, Portland, CFA Headquarters and more recently throughout the Gippsland Region. In 2007 Mark was seconded to the National Fire Authority of Fiji, where he filled the role of Chief Officer for two years. After the Black Saturday fires, Mark was seconded onto the CFA VBRC team for two years prior to being promoted to the rank of Regional Commander in Gippsland in 2010. More recently Mark was appointed to the role of Regional Director in Gippsland, a position that he still holds today. Throughout his CFA journey he has been an experienced operator, strong leader and a great story teller. A real character that will be missed when he departs CFA.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Burning oil video clip
This is a short video clip of how to handle a burning oil fire in the kitchen.
Friday, May 11, 2012
From the Chief Office #50
From the Chief Officer bulletin http://www.mediafire.com/?aisitalv0kkvb4b#50
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Rankines Road closure
Nillumbik Shire has notified us that Rankines Road Strathewen will be closed for erosion control works outside 105 Rankines Road from Monday 7 May to Friday 11 May. Queries can be made to Andrew Knight on 3433 3528.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Creating Our Future Together
The 7th Bulletin in the Creating Our Future Together series focuses on the Culture Survey about to get undeway across the organisation.
Click here to view Bulletin #7 or visit the intranet: home>about CFA> Creating Our Future Together
Click here to view Bulletin #7 or visit the intranet: home>about CFA> Creating Our Future Together
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
St Andrews Fire Station Official Opening
St Andrews Fire Station
Official Opening
Officers and members Arthurs Creek Fire BrigadeYou are cordially invited to the opening of the new St Andrews Fire Station by
Cindy Mcleish MLA
member for Seymour
Sunday 3rd June 2012 2:45pmOfficial opening at 3:00pm
67 Caledonia St, St Andrews, Melway: 393 H9
RSVP: Wednesday 9 May 2012
Jenny Broadhurst
Phone: 0419 879 734
Email: j.broadhurst@cfa.vic.gov.au
Afternoon tea will be served
CFA members Uniform or Collar & tie.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Memorial Service 2012 for firefighters
Arthurs Creek RFB
CFA invites you and members of your family to attend the Annual Memorial Service for Firefighters.The service will be held at CFA Fiskville Training Colege, Geelong-Ballan Road, Fiskville.
VicRoads Map 77E4
Sunday 6 May 2012 at 11 am.
Visitors are requested to be in attendance by 10.30am.
Light refreshments will be provided by CFA afterwards.
RSVP Tuesday 24 April 2012
To assist with catering arrangements please advise
Member Services at CFA Headquarters.
tel: 1800 232 636 email: memberservices@cfa.vic.gov.au
CFA Style Guide Review
There is a request to complete a survey regarding the CFA Style Guide. You can either complete it online, using the web address in the email, or download a survey form, using the link, and complete that. Sue
Hi All,
Currently I am taking part in a project to update our style guide. This project is about consolidating various documents and creating a corporate style guide that is practical and easy to use and creating tools that enable members to present a common presence to our colleagues, partners and communities. As part of this process a survey has been created which will help us identify the kind of templates needed, how people would like to access them, what’s useful and what’s not!
The survey closes on Friday 27th April, and can be completed using the following site address
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CFAtemplates
Should you be unable to complete the survey online please complete the attached document. All printed surveys should be returned to Nancy Thompson, Strategic Communications, 8 Lakeside Drive Burwood East 3151.
You may note that on page 3 of this quarter’s Brigade magazine a story titled “Making communication easier” which provides further details on the project.
I encourage everyone to complete the survey and have a say on the kind of templates you need.
Kind regards
Natalie Kenely
Coordinator Training & Development
CFA District 14
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
251 High Street
Melton Vic 3337
Tel: 03 8746 1454
Mob: 0417 598 457
Email:n.kenely@cfa.vic.gov.au
Fax: 03 8746 1480
Hi All,
Currently I am taking part in a project to update our style guide. This project is about consolidating various documents and creating a corporate style guide that is practical and easy to use and creating tools that enable members to present a common presence to our colleagues, partners and communities. As part of this process a survey has been created which will help us identify the kind of templates needed, how people would like to access them, what’s useful and what’s not!
The survey closes on Friday 27th April, and can be completed using the following site address
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CFAtemplates
Should you be unable to complete the survey online please complete the attached document. All printed surveys should be returned to Nancy Thompson, Strategic Communications, 8 Lakeside Drive Burwood East 3151.
You may note that on page 3 of this quarter’s Brigade magazine a story titled “Making communication easier” which provides further details on the project.
I encourage everyone to complete the survey and have a say on the kind of templates you need.
Kind regards
Natalie Kenely
Coordinator Training & Development
CFA District 14
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
251 High Street
Melton Vic 3337
Tel: 03 8746 1454
Mob: 0417 598 457
Email:n.kenely@cfa.vic.gov.au
Fax: 03 8746 1480
Monday, April 9, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Invitation to debrief re fire 5th Feb 2012
Hi all
This is the information about the Debrief on the small fire in Strathewen on 5th February
2012
It is open to brigade members who want to come and contribute.
Date Tuesday 17th April 2012
Time Arrival 1815hrs for light meal served until 1900hrs.
Debrief 1900hrs to 2100hrs
Location Ashton Manor, 49-55 Main Street, Diamopnd Creek
We have to log http://www.eventbright.com/event/3149854299
Or call Pauline Richardson on 8746 1400 to register your attendance by COB Tuesday 10th
April.
Kind Regards
Michael
Tlp: +61 (03) 9714 8428
Fax: +61 (03) 9714 8559
Mobile: 0418 322 401
Email: mdc@fabrotex.com
Multi Agency Specialist Appliance Display
The Knox CFA are holding a Multi Agency Specialist Appliance Display on Sunday 22 April 09:00 - 13:00 at the Knox CFA Running Track Precinct.
From the Chief Officer #45
This is Newsletter #45 from the Chief Officer. Please note his comments on the local hall - a venue for many CFA gatherings throughout the State. It is very pertinent to Arthurs Creek and our lovely hall.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Kangaroo Ground ICC
Please find enclosed a flyer regarding “Facilities Manager” and “Facilities Team” for the KG ICC. It is clear from this that D14 is slowly getting organized with support people for the ICC and that this will lead to some training.
As you can see, they are currently looking for a Facilities Manager who’s role it is to know how everything runs in the ICC. This position and the Facilities Team are really the hands and feet who make the ICC tick. Without this support, the function positions cannot “function”. This is what I have been advocating all along so that everybody knows how to use the phone system, knows where the photocopier is and how it works etc.
Please let me know if anybody is interested in becoming the “Facilities Manager”. I will certainly keep all informed when there is training for a Facilities Team.
Best Regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Phone 0417 533 501
Nillumbik Group Fire Ground Channel
I must draw to your attention that Nillumbik Group is with immediate effect not using the default D14 Fire Ground Channel 63 anymore. They have decided that they do not get the required coverage with Channel 63 and therefore will be using Channel 45 as their default Fire Ground Channel.
From my point of view, this is not ideal as we now have had a uniform default Fire Ground Channel across all of D14 for some years but Nillumbik Group believes that this is not workable for their area.
So, you must be aware when turning out supporting a Nillumbik Group Brigade, that their default F/G Channel is 45. Especially the bordering brigades Plenty, Diamond Creek, Yarrambat, Doreen and Arthurs Creek must be aware of this change. Please ensure that all members of these brigades are aware of this
Just for the records, the new laminated Comms Plans placed in all the appliances reflect this change on the front page but the back page wrongly shows Channels 63/64.
Best Regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Phone 0417 533 501
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Update on Dead and Dangerous Trees on Eagles Nest Rd
Hi All
This is an update on where we are at with getting works done on Eagles Nest Rd.
The arborist has delivered his report. The report identified trees that required removal or pruning to make safe.
Based on the assessment we have engaged a contractor to commence work on the removal/ pruning of 26 high priority and 45 moderate priority trees.
Our contractor has indicated that the works will commence in early April.
Our arborist is due to complete his report on the rest of the fire affected area. When we have this we will allocate available funding to prioritised works.
Regards
Justin
Justin Murray Executive Officer Emergency Management | Nillumbik Shire Council | PO Box 476 | Greensborough Vic 3088
Saturday, March 24, 2012
FIRS and reviewing your turn-outs
After each incident, Pat submits a fire report into FIRS (fire incident reporting system). Pat uses the details recorded in the station diary, so it is important that everyone, especially crew leaders, record complete details.
Referring to the previous post, if you deploy to an incident outside of the brigade, ensure your details are provided to Pat so that FIRS can be updated.
If you are interested, you can access the brigade's and your own turn-out history via CFA Online:
Referring to the previous post, if you deploy to an incident outside of the brigade, ensure your details are provided to Pat so that FIRS can be updated.
If you are interested, you can access the brigade's and your own turn-out history via CFA Online:
- Log into CFA Online: http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/ (if you don't know your password or user ID, contact me and I'll reset it for you)
- Select Brigade > FIRS & Performance Analysis
- For your own turnouts:
- Select My Turnouts
- Enter the date range you are interested in
- Press Search
- For brigade turnouts:
- Select Brigade Fire Reports
- Select the type of report
- Enter the date range you are interested in
- Press Search
Major Incident FIRS reporting of personnel deployment
I think there has been a problem with recording of deployment of personnel to Major Incidents such as campaigns or incidents such as Floods etc. where the brigade was not responded but just some individuals.
Please see the enclosed flyer from FIRS outlining the procedures to rectify this. I would strongly recommend that you ensure that all deployments are recorded accordingly.
Best Regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Please see the enclosed flyer from FIRS outlining the procedures to rectify this. I would strongly recommend that you ensure that all deployments are recorded accordingly.
Best Regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Operations Bulletin 003 / 2012
Recall on Pacific Mk 1 type Drip Torches (unmodified) and Drip Torches Leaking and Potentially Catching Alight
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Brigade clothing order
Lisal and Peter M are organising a brigade clothing order. Review the available styles, then complete an order form and return it to Lisal by Friday 13 April 2012:
You can download the .xls version of the order form, fill it in online and email it to Lisal. Or download and print the .pdf version and complete it manually.
You can download the .xls version of the order form, fill it in online and email it to Lisal. Or download and print the .pdf version and complete it manually.
beyondblue e-learning program
As part of beyondblue’s strategy to increase awareness and understanding of depression and anxiety disorders in the workplace they are developing free e-learning resources. The first of these resources, the Workplace Mental Health Awareness e-learning Program, is now available on the beyondblue website at http://www.beyondblue.org.au/workplace
Sunday, March 18, 2012
D14 Senior Urban Championship achievements
Congratulations to all those CFA members who participated in the VFBV Senior Urban Championships at Mooroopna over the weekend. Some key achievements for Northern and Western Metropolitan Region brigades were:
CEO's Blog: Catching up with the CEO and CO in real time online
To give us the chance to discuss key CFA issues and topics with you, from next week we will be implementing fortnightly live discussion sessions, hosted by myself and Chief Officer Euan Ferguson on an alternating basis.
Minutes - General Meeting - 6 February
Attached are the minutes from the last general meeting.
Thanks to Sue for preparing them.
Geoff
Thanks to Sue for preparing them.
Geoff
Monday, March 12, 2012
From the Chief Officer
The Chief Officer's latest blog entries:
- From the Chief Officer #42 posted 27 February 2012
- From the Chief Officer #43 posted 5 March 2012
CEO's Blog: Fiskville Update #7
Following a request from Independent Fiskville Investigator Professor Rob Joy, CFA has approved a three month extension of the Independent Investigation into the use of chemicals for live fire fighting training practices at Fiskville Training College dating back as far as the 1970s.
Welfare top tips articles
There have been a series of well written welfare related articles published on CFA connect, containing some helpful info relating to welfare.
I’d encourage you to read them as you may benefit from these and distribute to your team as you see fit.
I’d encourage you to read them as you may benefit from these and distribute to your team as you see fit.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Automated FDR survey
A trial is underway for automated FDR signs whereby 14 signs have been placed in high risk locations around the state. The trial commenced in December 2011.
There are two types of signs, one is an LED format with highlighted panels and no needle, the other has a motorised needle. Both have message panels at the base and are remotely updated via sophisticated software.
Evaluation is taking place for both sign formats and a survey has been set up for valuable feedback from members. For CFA members to participate in the survey please click on the link http://www.strahan-research.com/xRybGixw and follow the prompts.
Please also feel free to pass this onto brigade members who you believe would have seen the automated signs and would like the opportunity to provide input into the future of this project.
Craig Hearson
Regional Service Delivery Manager
Bushfires Portfolio Management Office
Performance and Strategy
There are two types of signs, one is an LED format with highlighted panels and no needle, the other has a motorised needle. Both have message panels at the base and are remotely updated via sophisticated software.
Evaluation is taking place for both sign formats and a survey has been set up for valuable feedback from members. For CFA members to participate in the survey please click on the link http://www.strahan-research.com/xRybGixw and follow the prompts.
Please also feel free to pass this onto brigade members who you believe would have seen the automated signs and would like the opportunity to provide input into the future of this project.
Craig Hearson
Regional Service Delivery Manager
Bushfires Portfolio Management Office
Performance and Strategy
Good Friday Appeal - Thanks to members
Yesterday CFA brigade members from the Wyndham area participated in the launch of the 2012 Good Friday Appeal at the new Royal Children’s Hospital.
CFA was chosen to participate yesterday due to the dedication and support our members have shown the Good Friday Appeal over the past 60 years.
CFA was chosen to participate yesterday due to the dedication and support our members have shown the Good Friday Appeal over the past 60 years.
Lifting of Restrictions, CFA District 14
Following recent consultation it has been decided to request that the CFA lift fire restrictions on Monday 19th March for the municipalities of
Thanks to all of those who contributed to the consultative process.
Kind regards
John Deering
Operations Manager
CFA District 14
Northern and Western Metropolitan Region
- Wyndham City Council
- Melton Shire Council
- Hume City Council
- Whittlesea Shire Council
- Nillumbik Shire Council
- Banyule City Council
Thanks to all of those who contributed to the consultative process.
Kind regards
John Deering
Operations Manager
CFA District 14
Northern and Western Metropolitan Region
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Transfer of Control
Please read the attached guidance note from the Fire Services Commissioner regarding transfer of control. Please feel free to contact your Operations Officer should you require any further information.
Regards,
Mick Harris
A/Regional Commander
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
Regards,
Mick Harris
A/Regional Commander
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
CFA Survey
In order to better understand how Members want to receive information from CFA; a short survey has been developed for all members to complete.
It would be appreciated if you could take the time to complete the survey which takes less than 5 minutes. All Members are asked to complete the survey before Friday 4th May 2012. You have the option of either:
Many thanks,
Liz Gleeson
Administration Support Officer
It would be appreciated if you could take the time to complete the survey which takes less than 5 minutes. All Members are asked to complete the survey before Friday 4th May 2012. You have the option of either:
- Completing online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/communicationCFA
- Completing a hard copy which will be included in the next edition of Brigade magazine with a reply paid envelope included.
- Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) will also be including a hard copy with its quarterly mail out however there will be no reply paid envelope included with this. If you complete this copy, feel free to send it to me at D14 HQ – 251 High Street (PO Box 50), Melton 3337, and I will arrange to have it sent to HQ Burwood.
Many thanks,
Liz Gleeson
Administration Support Officer
Women and Emergencies Forum : More tickets available (8 March 2012)
To celebrate International Women's Day 2012, Health & Human Services Emergency Management is partnering with the Victorian Government's Office of Women's Policy, Women's Health Goulburn North East, and Red Cross to stage a free half-day forum titled: ‘Women and Emergencies’.
For more information please visit: http://womenandemergencies.doattend.com
For more information please visit: http://womenandemergencies.doattend.com
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Prepare your home, plan
On article about our very own Matthew:
http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/03/02/448691_national-news.html
http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/03/02/448691_national-news.html
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Radio procedures
Hi All,
Just a reminder of a comment made by GO McHugh at the last Group Meeting:
There is no need to ask Vicfire for “Further Information”. Vicfire must (and is) always advising further information if they have it – but, they may take their time to get all responding appliances turned out so that they only have to give this information once. They know that it takes a little time to get to the incident so they have time to give all further information.
Asking whether they have any further information only creates unnecessary radio traffic and takes up air time.
Please ensure that all members are made aware of this. Many thanks
Best Regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Just a reminder of a comment made by GO McHugh at the last Group Meeting:
There is no need to ask Vicfire for “Further Information”. Vicfire must (and is) always advising further information if they have it – but, they may take their time to get all responding appliances turned out so that they only have to give this information once. They know that it takes a little time to get to the incident so they have time to give all further information.
Asking whether they have any further information only creates unnecessary radio traffic and takes up air time.
Please ensure that all members are made aware of this. Many thanks
Best Regards
Urs Biedermann
Group Communications Officer
Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Eagles Nest Road - Dead and Dangerous Trees
On the 22nd February 2012 I had a meeting on Eagles Nest Road with
Eagles Nest Road has been identified in our Township Protection Plan.
In the case of an emergency Eagles Nest Road is an ACCESS EGRESS road along with Cottlesbridge- Strathewen Road for Strathewen.
We went through the process of accessing both dead and live trees that pose a risk to the Community and our Brigade.
Dean Simonsen the arborist is doing an inspection of the roadside and will submit a report to the Council Officers in very near future.
The council will then employ contractors to remove the dead and in some cases live trees, that are a risk and may fall across the road and block it.
We were given a verbal undertaking that we will see a significant difference to the road in four weeks’ time.
This is a win for the Community and the Fire Brigade.
Kind Regards
Michael
- Justin Murray - Nillumbik Council
- Lisa Pittle - Nillumbik Council
- Simon Bonwick - Nillumbik Council
- Norman Golgerth - Nillumbik Council
- Dean Simonsen - Contract Arborist for Nillumbik Council
- Ron Cole - CFA District 14
- Malcolm Hackett - SCRA
- Bronwyn South - SCRA
Eagles Nest Road has been identified in our Township Protection Plan.
In the case of an emergency Eagles Nest Road is an ACCESS EGRESS road along with Cottlesbridge- Strathewen Road for Strathewen.
We went through the process of accessing both dead and live trees that pose a risk to the Community and our Brigade.
Dean Simonsen the arborist is doing an inspection of the roadside and will submit a report to the Council Officers in very near future.
The council will then employ contractors to remove the dead and in some cases live trees, that are a risk and may fall across the road and block it.
We were given a verbal undertaking that we will see a significant difference to the road in four weeks’ time.
This is a win for the Community and the Fire Brigade.
Kind Regards
Michael
New Operations Bulletin
I have attached a new Operations Bulletin (002/2012: ACETYLENE CYLINDER OPERATIONS GUIDANCE) along with an updated Operations Bulletin Index.
These documents are also available on CFA Online and Brigades Online (under Operations > Operations Manuals > Operations Bulletins).
Jane Schendzielorz
Project Coordinator
Fire & Emergency Management
These documents are also available on CFA Online and Brigades Online (under Operations > Operations Manuals > Operations Bulletins).
Jane Schendzielorz
Project Coordinator
Fire & Emergency Management
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Emergency Services Foundation Scholarship Scheme
Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) has advised us that scholarships are available for CFA Volunteers through the Emergency Services Foundation Scholarship Program which is funded by the Victorian Government.
Fire Note - Erosion risk to water supplies
Dear Bushfire CRC partners, researchers, subscribers and friends
Erosion and local flooding after fire in mountainous terrain can have adverse impacts on water resources and infrastructure.
Erosion and local flooding after fire in mountainous terrain can have adverse impacts on water resources and infrastructure.
Seasonal outlook - May-May 2012
Rainfall:
- A drier autumn is more likely in Tasmania and southern Victoria. See http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/rain.seaus.shtml
- Warmer nights are more likely over NSW, eastern SA and much of Victoria. See http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/temp.seaus.shtml
Calling for action items for the 2012-2013 Annual Health and Safety Plan
Dear Colleagues,
It is that time again, to call for items for the 2012-2013 Northern and Western Metro Annual Health and Safety Plan.
To view the current plan please log onto Brigades Online and click the link here.
It is that time again, to call for items for the 2012-2013 Northern and Western Metro Annual Health and Safety Plan.
To view the current plan please log onto Brigades Online and click the link here.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Death of a Member
It’s with great sadness I announce the tragic passing of Stephen Trawn, Secretary of the Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade, yesterday Sunday 12th of February. Stephen has been a member of the Hoppers Crossing Brigade since joining as a Junior member in 1989.
Our deepest sympathy with our friend and work colleague Len and Jean, along with Gary, Wendy, Andrew, Chris.
Details will be provided when confirmed.
Trevor Roberts
Operations Officer
CFA District 14
Wyndham Catchment
Our deepest sympathy with our friend and work colleague Len and Jean, along with Gary, Wendy, Andrew, Chris.
Details will be provided when confirmed.
Trevor Roberts
Operations Officer
CFA District 14
Wyndham Catchment
VFBV calling for volunteer opinions on Emergency Communications
APCO Australasia Conference & Exhibition
(APCO - Association of Public Communications Officials of Australia and New Zealand)
VFBV has been invited to make a presentation at the Australasian APCO Conference in early March 2012 where national and international communications executives and telecommunications industry leaders will assemble at this major trade conference and exhibition.
VFBV on behalf of CFA volunteers has been invited to make a presentation to this industry gathering, the title and theme of our presentation:
TITLE “If I could get what I wished for” – What Australia’s Volunteers (Fire-Fighters) want from public safety communications
(APCO - Association of Public Communications Officials of Australia and New Zealand)
VFBV has been invited to make a presentation at the Australasian APCO Conference in early March 2012 where national and international communications executives and telecommunications industry leaders will assemble at this major trade conference and exhibition.
VFBV on behalf of CFA volunteers has been invited to make a presentation to this industry gathering, the title and theme of our presentation:
TITLE “If I could get what I wished for” – What Australia’s Volunteers (Fire-Fighters) want from public safety communications
From the CEO: Sixth Bulletin on 'Creating Our Future Together'
Welcome to the 6th Creating our Future Together BULLETIN.
This Bulletin focuses on the STRATEGIC PLAN and the second phase of our structure re-design.
Click here to view Bulletin #06 or visit the intranet: home > about CFA > Creating Our Future Together.
You will be prompted to login using your usual CFA member password.
On behalf of Mick Bourke
Cheryl Philip Personal Assistant to the CEO
This Bulletin focuses on the STRATEGIC PLAN and the second phase of our structure re-design.
Click here to view Bulletin #06 or visit the intranet: home > about CFA > Creating Our Future Together.
You will be prompted to login using your usual CFA member password.
On behalf of Mick Bourke
Cheryl Philip Personal Assistant to the CEO
Sunday, February 12, 2012
From the Chief Officer
Latest blog entry: #41 A Difficult Black Saturday Anniversary , posted 7 Feb 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Proposed name for Strathewen pavilion: The Peter Avola Memorial Pavilion
Nillumbik Council are inviting community feedback on the proposed name for the new pavilion in
Strathewen: The Peter Avola Memorial Pavilion.
http://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Your_Council/Have_Your_Say/Proposed_name_for_Strathewen_pavilion_The_Peter_Avola_Memorial_Pavilion
http://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Your_Council/Have_Your_Say/Proposed_name_for_Strathewen_pavilion_The_Peter_Avola_Memorial_Pavilion
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Arthurs Creek Big Fun Day - Car Parking Help
As per earlier post, the Arthurs Creek Big Fun Day is being held Sunday 26 February:
http://acrfb.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/arthurs-creek-big-fun-sunday.html
The organisers are seeking some help with carparking. If you can assist, please contact Michael.
http://acrfb.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/arthurs-creek-big-fun-sunday.html
The organisers are seeking some help with carparking. If you can assist, please contact Michael.
Black Saturday Firefight & Recovery Debrief
As discussed last year, we will be running a series of sessions on the Black Saturday firefight and recovery debrief.
The suggested order of topics and dates are:
For those involved in Black Saturday, please attend those sessions that are relevant to you and for which you wish to discuss. There is no compulsion to attend any sessions, but we welcome your participation.
Geoff
The suggested order of topics and dates are:
- 14-Feb - Command and Control Issues
- 28-Feb - Recovery Issues
- 13-Mar - Auxiliary Support
- 27-Mar - Community Engagement Issues
- 10-Apr - Actions of Other Agencies
- 24-Apr - Personal Recovery Process
For those involved in Black Saturday, please attend those sessions that are relevant to you and for which you wish to discuss. There is no compulsion to attend any sessions, but we welcome your participation.
Geoff
Bread Delivery
Hi all,
Now that the term has started I am very happy to take on the bread run again, thanks so much to everybody who has taken on the job during the school holidays. There will be a slight change to the bread arrival at the station, it will now be delivered at 7.30 pm on the Wednesday night. I hope that doesn’t cause too many problems,
Thanks
Lisal
Now that the term has started I am very happy to take on the bread run again, thanks so much to everybody who has taken on the job during the school holidays. There will be a slight change to the bread arrival at the station, it will now be delivered at 7.30 pm on the Wednesday night. I hope that doesn’t cause too many problems,
Thanks
Lisal
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
From the CEO: Fifth Bulletin on 'Creating Our Future Together'
Welcome to the 5th Creating our Future Together BULLETIN.
This Bulletin focuses on CULTURE: Culture is often described as the way we do things around here – the shared values and behaviours of a group or organisation.
Click here to view Bulletin #05 or visit the intranet: home > about CFA > Creating Our Future Together.
You will be prompted to login using your usual CFA member password.
Sally Dalipis
PA to Director Human Resources
This Bulletin focuses on CULTURE: Culture is often described as the way we do things around here – the shared values and behaviours of a group or organisation.
Click here to view Bulletin #05 or visit the intranet: home > about CFA > Creating Our Future Together.
You will be prompted to login using your usual CFA member password.
Sally Dalipis
PA to Director Human Resources
Arthurs Creek Big Fun Sunday
Arthurs Creek Big Fun Sunday
26th February, 2012
Arthurs Creek Hall 12 noon - 10pm
Bushfire remembrance and community celebration
Refer flyer for more details.
26th February, 2012
Arthurs Creek Hall 12 noon - 10pm
Bushfire remembrance and community celebration
Refer flyer for more details.
Black Saturday - Third Anniversary, 2012 - Remembrance Activities
As we all know, Tuesday 7 February 2012 is the third anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires. As the day approaches, many people will be remembering and reflecting on the events that took place.
A number of councils and community groups in fire-affected areas are planning events where local communities can gather, remember and reflect.
For a snapshot of remembrance events being held, please select the following link: http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/fire-recovery-unit/fru-news-room/commemorative-events
Regards,
Sam Chhay
Acting Manager Human Resources
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
A number of councils and community groups in fire-affected areas are planning events where local communities can gather, remember and reflect.
For a snapshot of remembrance events being held, please select the following link: http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/fire-recovery-unit/fru-news-room/commemorative-events
Regards,
Sam Chhay
Acting Manager Human Resources
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
Diamond Jubilee Medal
The Queen is issuing a Diamond Jubilee Medal to emergency service personnel that have completed at least 5 years service. Commonwealth countries are eligible. Australia is submitting only a very few names, whereas Canada is submitting 60,000.
There is a petition in progress trying to change this: http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/diamondjubilee
Please sign if you are interested in supporting this cause.
Geoff
There is a petition in progress trying to change this: http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/diamondjubilee
Please sign if you are interested in supporting this cause.
Geoff
Monday, January 30, 2012
CFA Connect Updates
Interesting aerial photos from the Mt Beckworth fire that occurred on 28 January. For those that have not been to a large running grass fire (like me), it might give more of an idea of what happens.
CEO's blog: Fiskville update #6
CEO's blog: Third year anniversary of the 2009 fires
CEO's blog: Fiskville update #6
CEO's blog: Third year anniversary of the 2009 fires
"Then The Wind Changed" Screens on ABC 1
The documentary film about Strathewen's recovery "Then The Wind Changed" will screen on Tuesday February 7 at 8.30pm on ABC 1.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Keep your contact details up to date
You can keep your contact details up to date via CFA Online:
I will get an e-mail of any updates so I can keep our brigade records up to date.
Geoff
- Go to cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au and log in
- If you have not activated your log in, or have forgotten your password, contact Geoff
- Click on contact details in the center menu panel
- Update you details and press Save
I will get an e-mail of any updates so I can keep our brigade records up to date.
Geoff
Seasonal outlook - Feb-Apr 2012
Rainfall:
- The chances of a wetter or drier February to April are roughly equal over most of southeast Australia. See http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/rain.seaus.shtml
- Warmer days are more likely over Tasmania, Victoria and southeastern SA. See http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/temp.seaus.shtml
Event Flyer: Knox Group Multi Agency Specialist Appliance Display
Please find attached our flyer for our multi agency specialist appliance display Sunday 22 April, 2012.
We would very much appreciate it if you could distribute and post the flyer within your agency/group/district/brigade so as many personnel as possible are aware of the event.
To date we have received amazing support from all emergency agencies involved and we believe the day will now be something very special for those who can attend.
If you have any questions at all in relation to the event please don’t hesitate to contact myself or Craig, our numbers and emails are on the flyer.
Thank you for your support for the display and for distributing our flyer within your agencies.
Regards
Ian Atherton
Deputy Group Officer (Group Training)
Knox Group
We would very much appreciate it if you could distribute and post the flyer within your agency/group/district/brigade so as many personnel as possible are aware of the event.
To date we have received amazing support from all emergency agencies involved and we believe the day will now be something very special for those who can attend.
If you have any questions at all in relation to the event please don’t hesitate to contact myself or Craig, our numbers and emails are on the flyer.
Thank you for your support for the display and for distributing our flyer within your agencies.
Regards
Ian Atherton
Deputy Group Officer (Group Training)
Knox Group
Flood Response Concerns
The following documents have been issued as a follow up to CFA's response to the Christmas Day floods:
Appliance Turn Out Times
Please find the attached memo from the Chief Officer regarding Appliance Turn Out times.
John Deering
Operations Manager
CFA District 14
Northern and Western Metropolitan Region
John Deering
Operations Manager
CFA District 14
Northern and Western Metropolitan Region
From the Chief Officer
Latest blog entries:
- #38: Vehicle Livery, VICROADS, Wangaratta HAZMAT case study, posted 9 January 2012
- #39: Continuous Improvement, Hoselaying And Hydration, posted 20 January 2012
- #40: Australia Day 2012, posted 27 January 2012
Power interruption - Strathewen
There is a scheduled power interruption for Strathewen for:
- Tuesday 31 January 08:30-15:30
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
7 Feb Ceremonies - 3rd Anniversary
The brigade will be holding a flag-lowering ceremony on Tuesday 7 Feb 18:00 at Arthurs Creek station to commemorate Black Saturday. Blues to be worn.
We are holding it early to allow anyone who wishes to attend the Strathewen ceremony to get there in time. All brigade members are invited. Refer to the following for details of the Strathewen event:
Geoff
We are holding it early to allow anyone who wishes to attend the Strathewen ceremony to get there in time. All brigade members are invited. Refer to the following for details of the Strathewen event:
Geoff
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Proposed FDP - Nillumbik & Banyule Monday 23rd January 2012
After local consultation I am planning to introduce the Fire Danger Period – Fire Restrictions - in Nillumbik and Banyule at 0100 hrs on Monday the 23rd of January 2012.
I need to submit the paperwork by this Wednesday, if there are significant objections or comments, please let me know ASAP.
Kind regards
John Deering
Operations Manager
CFA District 14
Northern and Western Metropolitan Region
I need to submit the paperwork by this Wednesday, if there are significant objections or comments, please let me know ASAP.
Kind regards
John Deering
Operations Manager
CFA District 14
Northern and Western Metropolitan Region
District Committees
The following committees are being formed within the District and we currently have 2-3 nominations for most of these, given that we would like to have a committee of 4 or 5 people openings are available for more nominations.
District Committees:
Secretary District 14 VFBV
Please contact Geoff if you are interested in participating in one of the committees, or you want to know more about them.
District Committees:
- Comms & Technology
- Operations
- Equip & Infrastructure
- Volunteerism
- Training
- Safety, Welfare & Diversity
- Championships
- Community Preparedness
Secretary District 14 VFBV
Please contact Geoff if you are interested in participating in one of the committees, or you want to know more about them.
CFA Fiskville Investigation – Update #5
A number of CFA members, past and present, and their families have contacted CFA to register their interest in receiving regular updates and to offer information which they believe will be useful to the independent investigator Professor Robert Joy.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant Selection
I’m pleased to announce that CFA’s new Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant Selection publication is now publicly available on the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plants.
Manager Volunteerism and Manager Training Delivery - Recruitment
Please find attached recruitment adverts for the positions of Manager Volunteerism and Manager Training Delivery within Operational Training & Volunteerism. The adverts will appear in The Age tomorrow (Sat 14th January) on seek.com, the January edition of the The Fireman and today’s People Moves.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30th January 2012. The recruitment process is being managed through Rosemary Hardman & Associates, ph. 8648 6552 with further information able to be obtained at www.rosemaryhardham.com.au
Please disseminate through your networks. I am keen to ensure that as many CFA members as possible are aware of these two opportunities, which will play a significant role in the direction and leadership of Operational Training and Volunteerism.
Cheers and thanks,
Lex de Man AFSM
Executive Director
Operational Training & Volunteerism
The closing date for applications is Monday 30th January 2012. The recruitment process is being managed through Rosemary Hardman & Associates, ph. 8648 6552 with further information able to be obtained at www.rosemaryhardham.com.au
Please disseminate through your networks. I am keen to ensure that as many CFA members as possible are aware of these two opportunities, which will play a significant role in the direction and leadership of Operational Training and Volunteerism.
Cheers and thanks,
Lex de Man AFSM
Executive Director
Operational Training & Volunteerism
Minutes - General Meeting - 5 December
Attached are the minutes from the last general meeting.
Thanks to Sue for preparing them.
Geoff
Thanks to Sue for preparing them.
Geoff
CFA Employer Recognition Certificates
Please find attached correspondence to NWMR brigades with regards to employer recognition certificates which went out to secretaries to table at your next brigade meeting.
Sam Chhay
Acting Manager Human Resources
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
Sam Chhay
Acting Manager Human Resources
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
Hurstbridge farmers market
Our rostered days for the Hurstbridge farmers market for 2012 are:
Geoff
- Sunday 1 April
- Sunday 4 November
Geoff
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Callout history - 2000-2011
If you thought we had a quiet year, then you're correct. We've had the quietest year since 2000.
Monday, January 2, 2012
From the Chief Officer
The Chief Officer's latest blog entries:
- From the Chief Officer #37 posted 12 Dec 2011
From the CEO: Fourth Bulletin on 'Creating Our Future Together'
Link to page containing the bulletins.
http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=creatingOurFuture
Note that you will need a CFA Online login to access this. If you don't have one, please contact Geoff.
http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=creatingOurFuture
Note that you will need a CFA Online login to access this. If you don't have one, please contact Geoff.
Fiskville updates #3 and #4
Refer to the link below for the latest information on Fiskville:
Fiskville update #3
Fiskville update #4
Geoff
Fiskville update #3
Fiskville update #4
Geoff
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Strike teams - 2011/12 fire season
Some key documents for strike teams this summer. These can be also found on the "Operations" tab.
- Strike team identification
- ST 1403 roster
- ST 1421 roster (note: Arthurs Creek is not supplying appliances to 1421)
- Strike team checklist
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