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November 25, 2024 3679

NOW OPEN - 2024-25 VFBV Volunteer Survey

The 2024-25 VFBV Volunteer Survey is now open for all CFA volunteers to take part. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY The survey is an annual snapshot of volunteer opinion, using questions on issues chosen by CFA volunteers. It is one of the key opportunities for CFA volunteers to have their voices both individually and collectively heard. The results from the survey will directly influence the upcoming years priority actions while also tracking… (more)
March 07, 2025 260

International Women's Day 2025

Each year on March 8 International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as well as calling for action to accelerate women’s equality. The theme for International Women’s Day this year is #AccelerateAction. This year’s theme asks us to imagine a gender equal world, one free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. Throughout CFA and VFBV, there… (more)
January 20, 2017 55310

CFA’S VOLUNTEER SURGE CAPACITY – ESSENTIAL FOR VICTORIA

How CFA activates thousands of TRAINED, EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS to deal with multiple major incidents, anywhere at any time. How MELBOURNE’S SUBURBS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE. How VICTORIA NEEDS CFA’S SURGE CAPACITY hundreds of times a year. Our colourful animated video explains how CFA’s volunteer surge capacity works. Our computer-generated video shows a satellite view of hundreds of brigades as they respond. Our animated video gives you a… (more)

Recent Articles

Mar 16, 2025 185

March 2025 Newsletter

Waste and inefficiencies By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer As we head into the last leg of this year’s fire danger period, CFA budgets and fleet age continue to dominate discussions. In… (more)
Mar 07, 2025 878

2025 State Championships – Information for Competing Teams

Available for download from the bottom of this page is information for teams competing in the 2025 State Championships in March 2025 in Mooroopna. Below is highlighted information for each… (more)
Feb 05, 2025 932

February 2025 Newsletter

Icebergs Ahead By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer The RMS Titanic hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage just before midnight on the 14th April 1912, sinking three hours later, and taking… (more)
Jan 29, 2025 976

Nominations for CFA and Brigades Donations Fund Trustees

Nominations close Monday 16th June 2025. VFBV is calling for nominations from volunteers interested in being a VFBV appointed trustee to the CFA and Brigades Donations Fund. The Fund was established… (more)
Jan 29, 2025 1634

Australia Day Honours 2025

The 2025 Australia Day awards saw 732 Australians celebrated and honoured, among them were 6 CFA members who were awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). VFBV congratulates… (more)
Jan 23, 2025 1099

Position Vacant - VFBV Support Officer (South West)

VFBV is seeking to appoint a VFBV Support Officer to work in regional Victoria with VFBV District Councils, Brigades and volunteers to facilitate consultation, issues resolution, delegate support and… (more)
Jan 15, 2025 1420

January 2025 Newsletter

A busy start to 2025 By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Starting a New Year is often a chance to reflect on the old and look towards the new with optimism. And while there’s nothing wrong… (more)
Jan 15, 2025 1198

CFA Board - Invitation to Apply

Inviting Applications for the CFA Board Applications close Monday 3rd March 2025. The CFA Act recognises that it is important that the CFA Board has strong volunteer expertise, knowledge and… (more)
Dec 24, 2024 1226

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

On behalf of everyone at VFBV, we wish all members, friends and supporters a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. With fire activity in the landscape, and more expected as we approach another… (more)
Dec 04, 2024 2199

December 2024 Newsletter

Truth and consequence By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer On 28 November, the Fire Services Implementation Monitor’s (FSIM) Annual Report was tabled in Parliament. The FSIM was established… (more)
Dec 02, 2024 4541

2025 State Championships - Entries Now Open

Entries have opened for the 2025 State Championships, as with previous years entries and judge and official nominations for all State Championships will be collected online. The 2025 State… (more)
Nov 28, 2024 2520

VFBV Statement - Explosive Independent Fire Services Monitor Findings

The independent Fire Services Implementation Monitor (FSIM) has slammed the secondment arrangements and concluded that in his opinion and the unanimous opinion of senior leaders of the fire services… (more)
Nov 08, 2024 2933

November 2024 Newsletter

Cancer Support By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer This month I wish to shine a light on work that largely goes unseen and unrecognised, but that none the less makes a really big difference… (more)
Nov 08, 2024 2633

Position Vacant - VFBV Support Officer (North East)

VFBV is seeking to appoint a VFBV Support Officer to work in regional Victoria with VFBV District Councils, Brigades and volunteers to facilitate consultation, issues resolution, delegate support and… (more)
Nov 07, 2024 3210

SOP Feedback - Various (November 2024)

Formal consultation has commenced on eight modified Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). The proposed draft SOP's are available for download from the bottom of this page and contain: SOP 9.03 -… (more)
Oct 15, 2024 3697

SOP Feedback - Response to Solar Facilities and Working Near Electrical Structures

Formal consultation has commenced on two new proposed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) relating to responding to Solar Facilities and Working Near Electrical Structures/Conductors. The proposed… (more)
Oct 10, 2024 3254

October 2024 Newsletter

Feedback Loop By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Consistency and remaining on message are two of the most crucial elements of successful advocacy. Given our principles and expectations of… (more)
Sep 20, 2024 4350

SOP Feedback - Electrical Safety

Formal consultation has commenced on new proposed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) relating to electrical safety. The proposed draft SOP's are available for download from the bottom of this page… (more)
Sep 10, 2024 4014

September 2024 Newsletter

Who would have thought? By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer On pages 5 – 8 of the VFBV September Quarterly Supplement that is included in this month’s Fire Wise newspaper, you will find the… (more)
Sep 10, 2024 3013

2025 VFBV/CFA Joint Committee District Nominees Expression of Interest

VFBV are seeking expressions of interest from members to be Joint Committee District Nominees for the 2024 VFBV/CFA Joint Committees. Volunteers who are interested in being part of the VFBV/CFA Joint… (more)
Aug 07, 2024 4976

August 2024 Newsletter

Sickening decision By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…it was the spring of… (more)
Jul 05, 2024 5779

July 2024 Newsletter

Further budget woes By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Last month I opined that we had very little clarity of CFA’s budget for the year ahead, due to it being buried within the Department… (more)
Jun 11, 2024 4625

King's Birthday Honours 2024

Two CFA members have been honoured in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) alongside more than 730 other Australians. Stephen Hicks AFSM – Stephen… (more)
Jun 05, 2024 5433

June 2024 Newsletter

Budget questions remain By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer The most frequent questions I am receiving is about the state of the CFA budget. You would be forgiven for thinking that after… (more)
May 20, 2024 4886

National Volunteer Week 2024

This week (20 – 26 May) is National Volunteer Week, a week that provides an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our communities and invites people not currently volunteering… (more)
May 07, 2024 5081

May 2024 Newsletter

Everyone can help someone By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Later this month we will celebrate National Volunteer Week, which this year runs between the 20th–26th May 2024. This year’s… (more)
Apr 29, 2024 6156

2024 VESEP Applications Now Open and VFBV Help Pack

Applications should be submitted to your District ACFO by Friday 14th June, 2024. Applications are now open for the 2024 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP), with the closing… (more)
Apr 26, 2024 4967

CFA Annual Memorial Service 2024

The Annual Memorial Service will be held on Sunday 5 May at Treasury Gardens, Melbourne to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year’s memorial service will mark… (more)
Apr 04, 2024 5803

April 2024 Newsletter

Chicken or egg By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Which came first – the chicken or the egg? Before you get too uptight, no – I’m not about to prattle on about this causality dilemma… (more)
Mar 28, 2024 6258

Victorian Electoral Commission

The VEC is seeking local people to help run the 2024 local council elections. This is a message from the VEC. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is seeking organised hands-on leaders in… (more)
 

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VFBV is the representative body (Association) for CFA Volunteers and is established under Victorian law, the Country Fire Authority Act, to represent CFA volunteers on all matters that affect their welfare and efficiency.

Our vision statement is:  Strong Volunteerism, Embraced to Build Community Resilience for a Safer Victoria.

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VFBV Welfare Fund

  • 11 March 2013 in Welfare Fund Read 37478 times VFBV Welfare Fund - supporting volunteers in need for more than a century
    VFBV Welfare Fund - supporting volunteers in need for more than a century The Fund began its long history of helping volunteers in need in 1913, when it was first established by urban volunteers as the VUFBA Welfare Fund. On 1 November 2008, the newly formed Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, with generous support from the Victorian Government, launched the VFBV Welfare Fund and…
CFA Volunteers are the unpaid professionals of our Emergency Services. VFBV is their united voice, and speaks on behalf of Victoria's 60,000 CFA Volunteers.

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