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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CFS Heritage Committee


Fire services all around Australia are making great achievements in preserving the physical reminders of their firefighting heritage.

At a meeting held in 2006 between CFS and CFSVA, volunteers and staff, a committee was formed to investigate how to best preserve the significant heritage of the CFS.

The Committee currently comprises of the following members:

Rex Hall AFSM, Chairman and Region 5 representative

Colin Chomel - Region 1

Ray Bryant AFSM, Region 2

Neil Mason, Region 3

Bob Kirby, Region 4

Russell Branson AFSM, Region 6

Wayne Byrne, CFS employee responsible for the roll out of new appliances and disposal of those being retired.

Advisors:
Euan Ferguson, CFS Chief Officer
Ken Schutz, CFSVA State President

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Photo courtesy of the CFS Promotions Unit

Rex Hall

If you would like to know more about the project or perhaps even get involved or make a donation please contact Rex Hall on 0417 081 560.

 

For the CFS Heritage Report to the CFSVA AGM in October 2010 which outlines the latest activities and progress of the committee, please click on the link below
      

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