Articles posted on 09 April 2009

Update 9 April 2009
These updates are designed to keep you updated on what is happening at CFA as we recover from the 2009 fires and prepare for the Royal Commission and other inquiries. . . more>>


National ad campaign to thank volunteers
CFA is pleased to announce that a volunteer affiliate – Volunteering Australia – intends running a national advertising campaign to acknowledge the work of all Australian volunteers. . . more>>


2009 Rural Fire Brigade Championships
Victorian Governor David de Kretser, Premier John Brumby and Police and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron were in attendance at the opening of the 2009 Rural Fire Brigade Championships in Swan Hill last weekend. . . more>>


Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games 2009
The 2009 Victorian Police and Emergency Services Games were held from 20 March to 30 March encompassing a wide range of individual and team sports. . . more>>



Official rose of CFA announced
CFA has been recognised with an official Rose. The announcement was made at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2009. . . more>>



Brigade and Membership Classification Project
At its meeting in December 2008, the CFA Board approved the development of a project to change the way in which Brigades and Brigade Members are classified within CFA. . . more>>


CFA / CORP Health Triathlon team Challenge
Blue skies and still waters greeted the 21 CFA competitors at the inaugural CFA/CORP Health Triathlon Team Challenge held within the Gatorade Triathlon at Elwood Beach on 15 February 2009. . . more>>


Fire chiefs attend IFMP metropolitan meeting
CFA Deputy Chief Officer Geoff Conway and MFB Chief Fire Officer Tony Murphy attended an IFMP meeting on Monday 1 April, aimed at establishing the North West, Southern and Eastern Metropolitan regional committees. . . more>>