Articles posted on 18 April 2008

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>>


Region 8 Rope Rescue Technicians Skills Maintenance Course
Who – Region 8 & 13 Rope Rescue Technicians (CFA Staff and Volunteers) and three members of VICSES (VICSES Staff and Volunteers). What - Four day skills maintenance course . . . more>>


Nilma North’s Big Fill arrives
The Nilma North Rural Fire Brigade has taken proud possession of its latest appliance - a 'Big Fill' custom built onto a Toyota Landcruiser Cab Chassis base, with the capacity to pump more than 2,000 litres of water per minute . . .more>>


Good Friday Appeal
Once again street corners around Victoria were particularly busy on the second last Friday in March as CFA brigades raised funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal . . . more>>


Post Fire Season Survey
DSE and CFA have been conducting a joint Post Fire Season survey annually since 2003/04, and these have provided useful insights into how effectively the agencies have communicated . . . more>>


Towards a Bushfire Strategy
To position Victoria to meet future challenges and reduce the threat of bushfire, CFA and DSE are working together to develop a Bushfire Strategy that outlines new bushfire management . . . more>>


Traralgon’s wisdom goes to waste
CFA achieved a Waste Wise Bronze Certificate for our recycling efforts at the State Junior Urban Championships in Traralgon in February. Everyone at the event embraced the chance to recycle . . . more>>


Threatened Species Network Community Grants
Round 11 of the TSN Community Grants program opened on 28 March 2008. Community groups are invited to apply for up to $50,000 to conduct on-ground conservation work . . . more>>


Where will YOU be in twenty years?
CFA faces the same unpredictable, uncertain future many other organisations face. As an emergency service organisation with a state responsibility, CFA will be influenced by . . . 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>>


Volunteering leads to a greater sense of wellbeing
The inaugural Australian What makes us happy? report was launched this month, the culmination of seven years of research into the personal and national sense of wellbeing of Australians . . . more>>


CDMA network to close on 28 April 2008
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced that Telstra has met the requirements to allow closure of its CDMA mobile phone . . . more>>


ANZAC Day 2008
April 25 is the day we pause to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of Australia's servicemen and women in wars, conflicts and peace operations. This year marks the 90th anniversary . . . more>>


Profiles from the State Rural Championships -Wodonga
Click here to read profiles of five CFA members who attended the State Rural Championships on 5 & 6 April. You can also read about the free health checks and Juniors scavenger hunt . . . more>>