CFA's mission is to protect lives and property with a vision of working together with communities to keep Victorian's safe from fire and other emergencies. Maiden Gully Fire Brigade will contribute to this by:
- Providing an efficient and effective operational capability through:
- Meeting CFA service delivery standards.
- Responding with the appropriate mix of trained personnel and vehicles to all incidents.
- Maintaining, testing and updating firefighting equipment.
- Working together with other CFA Brigades and emergency agencies.
- Working with the Maiden Gully community, in partnership with CFA, to build and strengthen Maiden Gully as a self-reliant, resilient community through the treatments in our Risk Assessment Plan. These include:
- Being an active member of our Community.
- Contributing to all MGPA Newsletters and other local newsletters promoting CFA and Brigade messages.
- Maintaining and expanding our Brigade Website.
- Hosting at least two community education activities.
- Reviewing all Risk Treatments and Pre-plans.
- Supporting the introduction of Youth in CFA.
- Providing Brigade members the opportunity to achieve and maintain appropriate skill levels that will enable them to maximise their potential. This will Improve the safety and capability through:
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Participating in CFA training courses to achieve the following targets numbers:
Qualification Target Low Structure & Hazmat ID 30 Breathing Apparatus 21 Respond to Urban Fire 18 Crew Leader at Small Incidents 10 Medium Rigid Licence 20 - Maintaining and enhancing firefighting skills through our Annual Training Program that is guided by our Risk Assessment Plan.
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- Providing cost effective and efficient delivery of the business services with specific emphasis on:
- Meeting all CFA requirements for administration and financial activities.
- Conducting a range of income producing activities to support the operation of the Brigade and its future development.
- Providing quality Fire Equipment Maintenance to clients in Maiden Gully and surrounding areas.
- Fostering the community partnership with Maiden Gully IGA and Maiden Gully UFS Pharmacy.
- Encouraging opportunities for Support Group activities.
- Reducing our impact on the environment by minimising energy and resource use.
- Planning for the Future:
- Having a pumper allocated to the Brigade on a permanent basis.
- Improve member amenities at Fire Station.
- Build a membership base that is representative of our community.
