Articles posted on 16 May 2008

Narre Warren North trench rescue
A worker trapped down a hole in Narre Warren North on Tuesday morning had to be rescued by emergency service workers. CFA crews were called to the scene shortly after 9am and it took two hours . . . more>>


Werribee juniors go Totally Wild!
CFA Public Affairs and Network Ten kids' show Totally Wild were at Werribee Fire Brigade on Monday to film a story on the brigade's junior members. The juniors gave the Totally Wild team . . . more>>


State Budget - CFA funding
Victorian Treasurer John Lenders last week handed down the Brumby Government's State Budget. In dollar-terms, CFA’s most significant benefit is a radio replacement program, with $56.8 million . . . more>>


Update - Head Office accommodation review
The process of review of Head Office accommodation is proceeding, with a submission to the Board due at the end of May. The following questions have been received from staff and responses . . . more>>


GPS unit project
In response to an identified operational need for GPS units both in vehicles and handheld, and feedback from the field, Operations has conducted research into GPS units . . . more>>


Mt Hotham Dinner Plain Brigade 10th Anniversary
Late 2007 marked a significant time in the short but eventful history of the Mt Hotham Dinner Plain Fire Brigade. A number of events were organised to celebrate the 10th anniversary . . . more>>


CFA/Telstra partnership - helping volunteers
CFA and Telstra are working together for a short time to raise funds for CFA volunteer programs from now until 30 June 2008. Sign up with Telstra for any of the following . . . more>>


Allocation of Red-Plated Passenger Vehicle Guidelines
The HR Directorate is progressively reviewing and developing a suite of comprehensive policies and procedures. As a result of the review the Allocation of Red-Plated Passenger Vehicle Guidelines . . . more>>


Interview with Governor-General
In an interview with ABC Stateline reporter Catherine Garrett, outgoing Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery talks about Australia's volunteers, mentioning the Mansfield bushfires.. . . more>>