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.
Not fire weather but personal observation – David Packham
Those who have allowed this threat to manifest are the truly culpable, no wonder the Victorian Government was prepared to pay out $104m for their failure in the Kinglake fire to avoid the Supreme Court judgement.
Potato Point Residents Fearful of Potential Bushfires
2ST morning show host, Barry Mac talks to VFFA Vice President, Brian Williams about the fire hazard reduction issues at Potato Point.
Rewarding Volunteers through the Tax System
Michael Eburn has published an interesting article on his Australian Emergency Law Blog (December 19, 2014) that is worth a read. Click HERE to view the entire article and feel free to add some comments. Extracts from the article below: The NSW Volunteer Fire Fighters
Aircraft for Firefighting (CFA)
There is a new video on Aircraft for Firefighting on the CFA website. Link: news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/watch-firebombing-safety-video.html This video provides information and explanation on Pre Detemined Disptach, The new Large Air Tankers (LATS), VIC State Fleet, Firebombing with an Air Attack Supervisor
Photo Competition, $1000 up for grabs
The VFFA is inviting its members from across the state to send in that extra special image you’ve captured. If you’re an amateur or just a beginner photographer, get your camera ready to support your brigade with this great prize.
The Volunteer Fire Fighter Magazine – December 2014
The VFFA Official Magazine has been sent out and should have arrived in your mailbox already. This edition is 2014 Vol 6 No 2, also known as the Summer 2014 edition. Did you get a copy? We have been sorting through