WELCOME

4th MAY
International
Fire Fighters Day
CFA History Memorial

It is important to assist the whole family to overcome stress, trauma and grief.
Wellness Vouchers
are now available for
CFA volunteers and their family.

On the 21st January 2012 a special resolution was passed by the founding committee of management of Friends Of CFA Volunteers Inc that the intellectual property of FOCFAV will be a working arm of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV).

All parties concerned welcome this as a positive growth for FOCFAV as VFBV Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria represents the CFA's 60000 volunteers statewide.

In the spirit of good will CEO of VFBV, Andrew Ford, recognised the importance of the legal entity of Friends Of CFA Volunteers Inc be transferred to Landscape Of Compassion Inc. This will allow the intent in which money was raised by the founding committee to continue to fund programs and events which will include CFA Volunteers and their families. The programs and events are also outside VFBV current ‘statement of purpose'.

Founder of FOCFAV and founding committee member of Landscape Of Compassion Inc, Pamela Clune, is grateful to Andrew for his insight and belief in both organisations intent and welcomes exploring options for future partnerships which will offer additional continued support for CFA volunteers and their families.

BUSHFIRE ENQUIRY LINE: 1800 050 400

Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley has provide you with an update to the summer fire awareness campaign and the television advertisements which are currently airing as part of that campaign.
There are three separate television adverts airing over the next three months as part of the campaign. While each holds a different fire-safety message for the community, they are all similar in their design. We know the adverts have been distressing for some community members deeply affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
VIEW a letter from Craig which discusses the adverts and provides a direct link to a website with more information for affected members about the campaign.

Volunteer Fire Brigade Victoria CEO, Andrew Ford, and Pamela Clune, founder of Friends Of CFA Volunteers Inc, recently held discussion regarding Friends Of CFA Volunteers Inc future growth.
When we first introduced ourselves and FOCFAV organisation to Andrew he shared vision of starting a 'Friends Of'. VFBV is now ready and have the capacity to take over FOCFAV which would allow growth reaching statewide instantly.
As a committee we see this as very positive future for FOCFAV and will deliver additional support to CFA Volunteers and their families. more info soon

NOVEMBER 2011

We are extremly concerned that the new Bushfire TV ads may affect some CFA Volunteers and their families. Please share and report your feelings with CFA and their Peer Support members 'You Are Not Alone'.
It is important to have a support network of family and friends to help you. Please look out for yourself and your mates.
TV Ad Schedule

Message from the Premier

2011/12 Summer Advertising Campaign:- Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria is helping to do their best to minimise distress amongst volunteers and staff who are still living with the fallout from their experiences in 2009. more info

Hard-hitting TV ads:- Chief Officer Euan Ferguson has warned CFA members of the challenging and confronting nature of this fire season's media campaign, launched yesterday by Minister for Emergency Services, the Hon. Peter Ryan.
Read Chief Officer Euan Ferguson online message

CFA Diversity Manager, Michele Konheiser, informative article regarding the importance of:-Choosing the right welfare support read article