Articles posted on 26 June 2008

Household Preparedness for Emergencies
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a survey conducted in October 2007 on household preparedness for emergency situations. The survey was held throughout NSW, Victoria, QLD and the ACT. . . more>>


Cold enough for you? - Winter Blanket Appeal
First involved in 2004 – this is the fifth consecutive year CFA has proudly supported the Victorian Winter Blanket Appeal (VWBA). The VWBA was launched at ABC Radio Studios in Southbank on Wednesday 18th June . . . more>>


Memberlink Benefits
Memberlink is offering more benefits for members, including discounts on MCG tours and The National Trust. Memberlink members can receive 20% off an MCG Tour . . . more>>


Scholarship Awarded for Health and Safety Study Tour
Jeff Green, CFA’s Manager Occupational Health and Safety was recently awarded an Emergency Services Foundation scholarship to identify successful strategies and programs . . . more>>


AFAC Name Change
On 10 June 2008 the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) notified AFAC of its official name change to the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council. It will trade as AFAC Limited . . . more>>


AFAC Common Couplings Working Group announces proposal
The AFAC Common Couplings Working Group, comprising of representatives from AFAC, and emergency service operations from Victoria, QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, NT and the ACT. . . more>>


Chris Wallace - Healthy for Life
CORP Health congratulates Chris Wallace from Geelong Fire Station for achieving and sustaining his fitness goals through the Healthy for Life program. Interview with Chris . . . more>>


Bushfire CRC Update
The Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has just released a new Fire Note and CRC Bid. Fire Note: Bushfire Smoke and Public Health. New CRC Bid: A Call for Research Proposals . . . more>>