Incident update (Sep 15) - Hazelwood open cut coal mine

Incident update - Hazelwood open cut coal mine
CFA and International Power Hazelwood crews continue to work on containing a fire burning in non-operational areas of the Hazelwood open cut coal mine just south of Morwell . . . more>>



Articles posted on 12 September 2008

Integrated Fire Management Planning feature Message from the CEO - How IFMP affects CFA Message from the Chief Officer - IFMP: What's in a name? Integrated Fire Management Planning Overview Milestones in Integrated Fire Management Planning Vol. 21 - August 2008 Dog catcher was the shire fire planner IFMP Frequently Asked Questions IFMP forum - make yourself heard

CFA seatbelt survey
CFA is conducting a seatbelt survey that is aimed at gathering baseline data on the use of seatbelts in CFA appliances. The survey intends to provide greater understanding of the current rate . . . more>>


CFA discount at Royal Melbourne Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) is making a special offer to CFA regarding the Royal Melbourne Show! As in previous years, the RASV is recognising Victorian volunteers . . . more>>


CFA career firefighter recruitment
CFA is currently advertising for candidates to register their interest to enter the Career Firefighter Database. We are looking for women and men, with diverse backgrounds, who are committed . . . more>>


Patterson River Open Day
The Patterson River Fire Brigade is holding an open day on Saturday 11th October to help generate awareness for the people, equipment and facilities protecting the Patterson River community . . . more>>


Brigade profile - Koo Wee Rup
Koo Wee Rup Urban Fire Brigade began in November 1943 and has been active ever since. During the 65 years it has been going we have only had six Captains and, as with most brigades from . . . more>>


Moyhu beefs up firefighting
A community fundraising feat reached its final accomplishment on Sunday 27th July when the Moyhu and District Fire Brigades Group was officially presented with its new slip-on . . . more>>


Training in snow at Olinda
Steve Walker sent in these photos of some training with a difference at Olinda Fire Brigade on 10 August. Thanks Steve - looks like fun . . . more>>


IGA's Community Chest Unsung Hero Awards
Is there a CFA hero you would like to sing about? Right across the country, nominations are being called for the IGA Community Chest Unsung Hero Awards 2008 . . . more>>


CFA memorial website underway
Every day CFA members give up their time, energy and expertise to protect Victoria from fires and incidents that occur throughout our state. Sadly, not all of these members make it home . . . more>>


Round 'em up and hand 'em in!
CFA’s Mobile Muster Campaign has now commenced. Mobile phones are not biodegradable but over 90% of mobiles and their accessories can be recycled. Help us round up old private or obsolete . . . more>>


CFA participates in National Tree Day
National Tree Day is an annual event held on the last Sunday of July each year. It's Australia's biggest community tree-planting event – a day when all Australians can help out by planting native trees . . . more>>


Introducing Mike Foreshew - Executive Manager Technology Services
Mike Foreshew, 38, was appointed as Executive Manager Technology Services earlier this year and began working at State Headquarters on 29 July. Fire Flyer sat down with him for a quick chat . . . more>>


Appointment of Operations Manager Training Delivery - Fiskville
I am delighted to announce that OO David Harrisson will be taking up the role of Operations Manager Training Delivery at Fiskville. David’s secondment to the HR Directorate is effective . . . more>>


Emergency Services Collector Swap Meet
The Sunbury Fire Brigade is hosting an Emergency Services collector swap meet, with CFA, MFB, VICSES, Police, Ambulance and Armed Forces invited to attend. It will be held at the Sunbury Fire Station . . . more>>


Trivia night raises money for Cystic Fibrosis Australia
Olympics fever hit CFA headquarters last Friday night when the annual trivia event was held. More than 90 people filled the extended boardroom for a night of fun, laughter and tricky questions . . . more>>


Emergency services fishing competition
The challenge is on; a social fishing competition between all emergency services agencies. When: Mon 13 October 2008 &Tues 14 October 2008. Times: Lines down 12.00pm 13 October 2008 . . . more>>


Sunbury Back Road Festival
The Back Road Festival is once again bringing music to the farm at Sunbury. Saturday 18 October is your chance to hear some of Australia’s best Rock and Blues acts from the 70s and 80s . . . more>>


The Reach Foundation BOOTCAMP
The Reach Foundation has joined forces with CFA Greenvale career firefighter Jamie Luscott to create a unique and exciting BOOTCAMP that will see all funds raised from the event going . . . more>>


Life Education Australia: Stay sober in October
Ocsober - staying sober in October for our kids . . . more>>