Articles posted on 29 July 2008

RACV Foundation Grants application information
The RACV Community Foundations will award grants of up to $10,000 in September 2008 and May 2009 as part of the RACV’s effort to better manage its continuing support of charities and worthwhile community causes. . . more>>


AFAC Committees
Key members of CFA highlight the fundamental role of each individual committee within AFAC, and the benefits CFA receives. . . more>>


Coronial Inquest - Captain Trevor Day (updated 1 August 2008)
The Coronial Inquest into the death of Captain Trevor Day of the Campbell’s Creek Fire Brigade commenced today. Trevor Day died on 23 January 2006 at Granite Hills, near Seymour . . . more>>


Saving water in Echuca
There are no Wallys with water in Echuca thanks to the installation of a water re-use system at the brigades Ira O’Neill Track, Victoria Park. Echuca Urban Fire Brigade will recycle water . . . more>>


New interactive CFA fire bombing helicopter for schools
A new interactive CFA fire helicopter will be landing at schools and community events in the Yarra Area to help teach children about fire safety. . . more>>


Captain Koala goes online!
Captain Koala is all about promoting fire safety to kids in a fun and interactive environment. Now the new look Captain Koala has made the leap from print to online! . . . more>>


Frankston CFA staff 50 year reunion
Frankston Fire Brigade has a rich tradition of volunteerism dating back to 1889. In 1958, to cope with the increasing demand on its then volunteers, Frankston became an integrated brigade. . . more>>


CFA helping Northern California firefighting effort
CFA Operations Officer Mark Gilmore is part of a 44 person team of Australian and New Zealand firefighters in America to help with the wildfires in Northern California. . . more>>


Peter Philp retires
Peter commenced his employment with CFA on 12 September 1994 in the Corporate Communications department, now known as Public Affairs. Peter’s background was quite diverse as a journalist, . . . 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>>