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The CFA Chief Officer has released his Uniform Discussion Paper, with feedback and comment due no later than Friday, 17 April.
This issue has been going on for some time and VFBV has been pressing for a result, so we urge Brigades and individual volunteers to make comment direct to CFA as soon as possible (see below).
VFBV has supported the Chief Officer’s decision to release his initial thoughts and position before making a final decision, with a reasonable period for comment by members. We feel this is an open and transparent process that enables informed decision making, and gives all members the opportunity to advocate their position, and influence the final decision. VFBV respects the final decision being that of the CFA Chief Officer.
VFBV has for some time pressed for one uniform design for all CFA members (paid and unpaid) that supports the ‘One CFA’ principle. VFBV has also pressed for volunteers who meet the service requirement for a uniform and wish to have one, to be supplied with a uniform funded by CFA.
VFBV at the state level will likely be providing a submission on the discussion paper. The submission is likely to stick to general principles regarding fairness and equity, so we urge Brigades and individual volunteers to have their say on the details.
Feedback can be provided by all members via http://cfa.engagementhq.com/cfa-uniform-position
Now is the time to speak up on uniforms, so discuss this with your Brigade and fellow volunteers, and you are encouraged to send a copy of any submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
