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History of the VRFBA
In 1928 a two day meeting in Melbourne of representatives of bush fire brigades from across the State resulted in the establishment of the Bush Fire Brigades Association.With the enactment of the Victorian Country Fire Authority Act (1944), the name of the Association was changed to the Victorian Rural Fire Brigades Association. This act also created the Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association, a sister organisation to the VRFBA.
Under section 100(1) of the
CFA Act the Association was granted a privileged position of strength to
seek and bring about improvements in the fire service within the management
of the CFA, and to safeguard the interests of its members.
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The Purposes of the VRFBA
- To look after the welfare and efficiency of rural volunteers.
- To consider and bring to the notice of the Victorian Country Fire Authority all matters affecting the welfare and efficiency of members of Rural Fire Brigades and Groups of Brigades (other than questions of discipline and promotion).
- To represent volunteers.
- To make representations to the Country Fire Authority, other statutory agencies and the State Government, in pursuance of the policies determined by the Association's body of management.
- To pursue policies.
- To actively pursue policies to improve fire prevention and suppression practices and the protection of life and property in the country area of Victoria.
- To support Brigades.
- To support any activity deemed appropriate for improving emergency service delivery by Rural Fire Brigades and Groups of Brigades.
- To support Competition.
- To organise and encourage competitors among volunteer fire brigade members.
- To conduct communication forums.
- To hold or arrange meetings or conferences in order to determine the policies of the Association from time to time and inform members and others on matters relating to the Association's purposes.
Role of the Association
Autonomous AssociationThe Association functions as an autonomous and independent organisation with its funds sourced from the brigades and groups with a membership fee. This is supplemented with an annual grant from the State Government. These funds enable the Association to provide a professional secretariat to service its requirements.
Represents Wider Community
The Association does not represent narrow sectional interests but wider community interests from whom it draws its strength in personnel and inspiration.
Committed to Rural Volunteers
The Association has a total commitment to the CFA's rural volunteer firefighters serving the community in a voluntary capacity. For over seventy years, it has represented the interests of 1000 rural brigades, 143 groups, and over 64,000 volunteer firefighters. The VRFBA is the largest and most representative organisation of its type in Australia. top
Consultative Mechanisms
The VRFBA Central Council consists of an executive and representatives from each of twenty-one regional councils. Each regional council is composed of representatives from groups of brigades. Brigade groups are collectives of brigades.
Membership of the VRFBA
Rural brigades in the Victorian CFA pay an annual membership fee. There is no individual membership of the VRFBA. Contact your local brigade secretary tofind out if your brigade is a member of VRFBA, or click here to view contact details of your local Regional Council Members, Presidents and Secretaries.
The VRFBA produces an annual
report. This is distributed to Regional Council members, Presidents and
Secretaries. Click on top of page to return to the main
menu, then click on the annual
report you want.
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