Articles posted on 18 March 2009

Royal Commission starts today
CFA has established the 2009 Fires Taskforce to manage issues associated with the 2009 fires and the subsequent Royal Commission. . . more>>



State Urban Fire Brigades Championships
The Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Championships were held in Warrnambool over the Labour day weekend . . . more>>




New hope for refugees
A three day camp was held for Sudanese and Karen (Burmese) refugees with Geelong City Brigade in January. . . more>>




Hesket-Kerrie Fire Brigade gets new water tank
Hesket-Kerrie Fire Brigade has enhanced its firefighting capability with the installation of a new 240,000-litre water tank . . . more>>



New smoke alarm mascot for CFA
RACV has given the Midlands Wimmera Area a $5000 grant as part of the 2008 Community Help Grants program. . . more>>




Cultural Diversity Week launched
To celebrate Cultural Diversity week, the CFA Diversity Unit is hosting a multi-cultural luncheon at 12pm Friday 20 March in the Headquarters building 8 lunch room. . . more>>



Community Safety Update
The purpose of this update is to ensure all members working in or engaged with Community Safety are aware of decisions and directions being taken by the Community Safety Directorate (CSD). . . more>>



Bushfire CRC multi-agency taskforce update
Bushfire CRC has updated its multi-agency research information. . . more>>



Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority launches website
Last month the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments established the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority. . . more>>