SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION (SAVFBA)

 
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VIRTUES OF A
CFS VOLUNTEER

The eight-pointed star is the traditional insignia of the SA Country Fire Service (CFS), formerly known as the Emergency Fire Service (EFS).

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The star is not unique to the CFS as it is recognised by fire services all over the world.

It is otherwise referred to as the Cross of Saint John which originally emerged from the Maltese Cross.

Used by the Knights of Saint John during the Crusades in Jerusalem, the points on the Maltese Cross represented eight different virtues of Knighthood:

•    Tact
•    Loyalty
•    Dexterity
•    Observation
•    Sympathy
•    Explicitness
•    Gallantry
•    Perseverance

Over time, firefighters have adopted these same virtues bringing about a commonality between fire services all over the world.

In most cases the only difference between fire service insignias is the centrepiece, which is specific to the organisation.

The CFS Star is seen on the official uniform worn by volunteers and staff.

However, the CFS also has a corporate logo, which represents the State in Australia in which it serves and is displayed on all vehicles and infrastructure.


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CFS RECRUITMENT

Have you thought about becoming a CFS Volunteer? Many Brigades around the State are seeking new members for a variety of roles. Click on the link to find out more at www.cfs.sa.gov.au


A Message From The President - Roger Flavell


Roger FlavellHere we are in another new year with 2012 having rolled away and 2013 rolling on through, as they say time waits for no one.

The fire season has kept most of us busy either in our own areas, or assisting other groups or brigades, however we have been fortunate so far not to have suffered some of the community losses that we have seen in other Australian states. Strike teams or the three and five day deployment situations seem to be struggling to attract the same level of support from volunteers as they have in the past, and the reasons are many and varied, however as rural communities continue to shrink in population there will need to be some serious consideration given, to how the service covers this situation in the future. Many urban fringe brigades have waiting lists to join while some country brigades struggle for members, and with the drift of the population towards the city the service may need to get serious about having a reserve force of volunteers in the city trained and ready for action to cover the longer term deployments.

Wendy left us as planned in early November and we wish her well for the future, and Sonia St Alban has taken up the challenge of supporting and working with us, please make yourself known to Sonia and give her a warm welcome as she moves around the state to attend the branch meetings.

 We have recently witnessed a change within government, which sees Minister Rankin leave emergency services and take up education and we wish her well in the new role, as we welcome Minister O’Brien to emergency services and look forward to getting to know him as the new minister.

We will be working hard to see the Presumptive Legislation for some cancers to be extended to cover volunteers in this state, as the work volunteers do is no different to our career counterparts across Australia, and we are aware that this is being followed up nationally.

Congratulations to Peter Wicks and Ken Potter who each received an AFSM in the Australia Day honors awards, I know that both have given a substantial amount of their life to CFS but more importantly provided innovation, ideas and progress in their effort to protect people and communities during times of emergency.
 
Roger Flavell


Please click on the following links to read the reports presented to the AGM, including the Presidents report from Ken Schutz AFSM and the Executive Director's report.

Click here to read the CFSVA Presidents Report 2012
Click here to read the Exec Directors Report to AGM 2012
Click here to read the CFS Foundation report to CFSVA AGM 2012
Click here to read the CFS Heritage Report to CFSVA AGM 2012
Click here to read the CFS Promotions Unit Report 2012


New faces at the CFSVA and we say farewell to Wendy Shirley.

The CFSVA says farewell to Wendy Shirley and thanks her for her dedication and support she has provided to the CFS Volunteers and staff over the many years. We wish Wendy well with her future endeavors.
We introduce the newly appointed Executive Director Sonia St Alban and Executive Assistant Kirsti Oliver.   Sonia and Kirsti look forward to the exciting challenges ahead.


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E-mergency Connect

On the 13 October 2011 the E-mergency Connect Program launched a new communication site for information about the Program and its interrelated Projects.  Content includes, answers to frequently asked questions and a members log in section for more information such as the governance and key dates. click here to Access

News

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CLICK ON THE SUB HEADINGS BELOW TO READ THE FULL NEWS STORIES

E-Mergency Connect Program
Click on the heading to read the latest Newsletter from the E-mergency Connect Team (Newsletter 18).

Applications for the 2012 - 2013 CFS Volunteer National Parks Pass
Click on the blue heading to see the link to the new application form for the 2012 / 13 National parks pass.

CFVSA Meeting Outcomes and Current Issues August 2012
Attached are the meeting outcomes and current activities for August 2012 - For distribution to all CFS Volunteers.

ORIGIN now sponsors local brigades
Origin is now assisting CFS brigades with fundraising. Click on the blue heading to find out more!

New Legal Advice Service for CFS Volunteers
The CFSVA are pleased to announce a new Legal Advice Service for CFS Volunteers. Our members will now be able to access this new service every Wednesday by appointment. Adelaide law firm Tindall Gask Bentley has offered this telephone service for any legal matter of concern to our members. This includes family law, estate planning and commercial law.
 

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TRAUMA TEDDIES TO THE RESCUE

Koala & Trauma Teddy

Trauma teddies are used by fire and rescue services all over the world to assist in the management of children involved critical incidents. The teddies offer a degree of comfort to children facing traumatic situations such as road accidents and house fires.

Trauma teddies are available for purchase by CFS brigades and members. These cuddly bears are reasonably priced at $25 (GST inc) and are a great gift idea for children and babies.
 
 
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