SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION (SAVFBA)

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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2006 ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW CFS MAIN ARENA CAPABILITY DISPLAY


The CFS "Fifteen Minutes of Flame" was a great success at the 2006 Royal Adelaide Show.

For the second year in succession, CFS Volunteers put on a great display of firefighting and emergency response, much to the delight of showgoers.

More than 150 volunteers participated over the nine nights, displaying the capability of South Australia's dynamic volunteer based firefighting organisation.

CFS "15 Minutes of Flame" MC and producer, Brenton Ragless said the CFS has a long-standing history in the arena.

“In the late 1950’s and early 60’s, volunteer firefighters would parade around the arena before competing in hose and ladder drills,” Brenton said.

“We recreated those days by parading beautifully restored fire engines of that era to images of the early fire service on the big screen.

“We have been honoured to be able to return to the arena to demonstrate the capability of one of Australia’s most dynamic community organisations and showcase the dedication of just a few of our state’s 15,000 CFS volunteers,” he said.

 

Fifteen Minutes of Flame
Fifteen Minutes of Flame
Fifteen Minutes of Flame

CFS “15 Minutes of Flame” at the 2006 Royal Adelaide show


Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2006 (Archive on Monday, January 01, 2007)
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