To the best of our knowledge, there were five AFSM recipients within the volunteer ranks, two AFSM recipients within the staff ranks and two OAM recipients from volunteer ranks.
Congratulations to you all.
VFFA President receives the Order of Australia
His Excellency, the Governor General of Australian has bestowed upon our associations founder and President, Mr. Peter Joseph Cannon, the Order of Australia.
This award recognises the genuine commitment that Peter has made towards providing a voice for the Volunteer Firefighters in NSW.
Has anything changed?
Councils are sick of working through the muddied waters of the costly RFS administration.
Employer Incentives
The Queensland State Government offers payroll tax exemptions for the employers of fire service volunteers whist they are away from their normal job and are engaged in emergency service tasks.
Would this be a good idea for NSW?
A message to The Phantom
Now one knows the true identity of The Phantom, he sends us some words of wisdom for publication in The Volunteer Firefighter.
This post includes a letter to The Phantom and his original article.
Things that can go BANG
The CFA were attending a call recently at Frankston they came across what is an interesting set of circumstances.
The explosion and damage was as a result of the pressure relief valve on the hot water service storage tank being removed and capped. Have a look at the photos in this post.
VFFA Bullying and Harassment Policy DRAFT
The draft version of the VFFA Bullying and Harassment Policy is now available as a download so that we can collect your feedback and comments.
A Letter to The Greens
I listened to you speaking on the ABC yesterday (3rd Jan 2014), in which you attributed the recent bushfires in the Adelaide Hills to global warming/climate change.
At the same time, I observe that southern Australia has always experienced hot, dry, windy days in summer, and periodic droughts have been experienced ever since rainfall records began.
Personal information shall not be disclosed
The VFFA has received reports from numerous NSW RFS members that their personal information has been disclosed to the Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) against their wishes.
Leave and Live – a Stupid Policy
Former CSIRO fire expert David Packham said political fear following the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria had restrained objective analysis and research into bushfire management, and the current warning could result in people dying on the roads when they would have been safer at home.