Articles posted on 6 March 2008

From the CEO- Mr Peter Schmidt appointed General Manager Westernport
It is my pleasure to announce that Mr Peter Schmidt, currently General Manager Gippsland, has been appointed to the position of General Manager Westernport . . . more>>


Taking the volunteer ethic overseas
Richard Barras has been a volunteer for 23 years at Queenscliff and Leopold fire brigades, . . . "I ended up being sent to the Maldives in 2005 as a tsunami volunteer . . . . more>>


Region 7 manages maritime incident
CFA Region 7 recently took the lead role in successfully managing a Port of Geelong maritime incident. The Port of Geelong notified CFA Region 7 Operations Manager Bob Barry . . . more>>


Human dimensions of wildland fire - CFA in the US
While CFA and AFAC are regarded as innovative in the international wildfire community for the “Stay and defend or leave early” approach, the US is leading the way in the field of social science research . . . more>>


In a word competition
The 'In a word' competition is still going strong with 59 entries and 47 different words now received! Get your word in now for your chance to win two-nights' accommodation . . . more>>


State Urban Senior Championships
A thousand CFA members will be in Swan Hill this weekend for the 125th State Urban Senior Championships. Seventy-two teams are taking part in the state championships . . . more>>


Brigade fundraising and events
Is your brigade involved in any events or fundraising that you’d like us all to know about? Please email Fire Flyer with the details so we can put them online and publicise your event . . . more>>


CFA running for the kids
Is it a car, is it a truck? No, it will be team CFA Narre Warren running through the Domain Tunnel and across the Bolte Bridge for this year's Herald Sun/Citylink Run for the Kids . . . more>>


Pako's Pics has been updated with a new gallery!
Keith Pakenham is an award winning photographer, CFA volunteer and Public Affairs' image specialist. We have chosen a stand-out selection of Keith's photos . . . more>>


Corp Health winners
The following participants are the winners of the “Battle of the Fittest” Prone Bracing Competition, which requires the holding of a push-up position . . . more>>