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
Sunday, February 26, 2012
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
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