Articles posted on 29 May 2008

World Environment Day at CFA - Let's help save the future!
CFA continues its support of a brighter, healthier workplace and environment by promoting World Environment Day 2008 on Thursday 5 June! World Environment Day, the United Nations' . . . more>>


From the CEO - Manager Government Relations appointed
Welcome to Helen Goddard, Manager Government Relations, replacing Sally Leake. Helen will commence with Executive Services next Monday, 2 June 2008, reporting to me. Helen brings a wealth of skills . . . more>>


The evolution of Captain Koala
Captain Koala has opened a new chapter in his life and will soon feature online. But before this happens we'd like to look back on his many years as CFA's mascot. Do you have photos of Captain Koala . . . more>>


CFA Communications makes new waves for Coast Guard
CFA Communications has been working closely with Coast Guard to provide VHF radios in Coast Guard vessels across Victoria. They will have the same radio channels as CFA's MCS2000 radios . . . more>>


CFA Memberlink Program
So you received some information in the mail about the newly enhanced Memberlink program. But what does it really mean? Memberlink was created to thank you for being a CFA volunteer . . . more>>


Soweto Gospel Choir performs in the North East
The Grammy award winning Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa played a fundraising benefit for three CFA brigades at Mount Beauty Community Centre recently . . . 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>>


Implementing IFMP in CFA
A major Integrated Fire Management Planning (IFMP) workshop hosted by Chief Officer Russell Rees and Director Community Safety Lisa Sturzenegger was conducted on Thursday 24 April . . . more>>


Operational Agreements signed
An agreement was reached on 14 May between CFA and the UFU, with both parties subsequently signing the Operations Managers/Operations Officers Enterprise Agreements and Deeds of Agreement . . . more>>


Firefighters' basketball success!
The 'Ringburners' basketball team recently celebrated a triumphant Grand Final win in a local competition. Ringburners is a team comprising predominately career staff from across several CFA Regions . . . more>>


VFBV Volunteer Welfare Fund
A $2 Million welfare fund will be set up by CFA volunteers' peak body, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV), thanks to a grant from the Victorian Government . . . more>>


CFA and SES volunteers get free access to national parks
CFA and Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers will receive a free access pass to all Victorian national parks as a thank you for protecting Victoria from emergencies . . . more>>


IFMP team raises money for Erik
In true CFA style, participants were asked to pay to enter a ‘pop quiz’ on IFMP, with the proceeds to be donated to support two year old Erik Kelly. Erik has a rare inherited metabolic disorder called Cystinosis . . . more>>