A joint meeting of the CFA and Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) Boards held on Monday 17th March has set the foundation for the two Boards to work together to resolve a number of concerns raised by Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria on behalf of CFA volunteers. At the meeting the two Boards had a frank and open discussion about the issues affecting CFA volunteers and the relationship between CFA and the Volunteer Associations. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two Boards to work together and to develop a constructive way forward.
It was acknowledged that CFA has become a complex organisation with a diverse range of interest groups or stakeholders. The two Boards agreed that the best way to address the interests of our volunteers is to work together at Board level and within the organisation.
Both Boards have committed to ongoing meetings and to continue to explore ways we can both work together to improve communication, engagement and consultation with volunteers at all levels within CFA. The Boards have reinforced total commitment to the Volunteer Charter and will develop mechanisms required to operationalise it and monitor the effectiveness of its application.
As a way forward, we have agreed to develop a shared vision for the future of CFA in relation to volunteers and volunteerism and will use this vision to ensure appropriate focus on the issues critical to the future success of CFA’s community and volunteer based foundations.
We didn’t resolve every issue on Monday, nor did we attempt to. However; we took a positive step forward in re-establishing the relationship between the CFA Board and the volunteers. With a co-operative approach, we hope to address the many challenges and opportunities facing CFA.
Ultimately, our shared aim is to preserve and strengthen volunteerism in CFA into the future recognising the value and fundamental importance of volunteerism in delivering quality CFA service to the people of Victoria.
We will continue to report on the progress of our strengthened relationship and the outcomes of our ongoing co-operation.
CFA and VFBV Boards
20 March 2008
It was acknowledged that CFA has become a complex organisation with a diverse range of interest groups or stakeholders. The two Boards agreed that the best way to address the interests of our volunteers is to work together at Board level and within the organisation.
Both Boards have committed to ongoing meetings and to continue to explore ways we can both work together to improve communication, engagement and consultation with volunteers at all levels within CFA. The Boards have reinforced total commitment to the Volunteer Charter and will develop mechanisms required to operationalise it and monitor the effectiveness of its application.
As a way forward, we have agreed to develop a shared vision for the future of CFA in relation to volunteers and volunteerism and will use this vision to ensure appropriate focus on the issues critical to the future success of CFA’s community and volunteer based foundations.
We didn’t resolve every issue on Monday, nor did we attempt to. However; we took a positive step forward in re-establishing the relationship between the CFA Board and the volunteers. With a co-operative approach, we hope to address the many challenges and opportunities facing CFA.
Ultimately, our shared aim is to preserve and strengthen volunteerism in CFA into the future recognising the value and fundamental importance of volunteerism in delivering quality CFA service to the people of Victoria.
We will continue to report on the progress of our strengthened relationship and the outcomes of our ongoing co-operation.
CFA and VFBV Boards
20 March 2008
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