News and Media
The latest news from CAVFA.
Fire Presidents call on recognition of volunteer firefighters
On Wednesday 12 February, the Executive of The Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) met in Melbourne to discuss the recent and ongoing horrific bushfire season impacting so much of the country. CAVFA has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the...
CAVFA National Volunteer response to fire emergency
The Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations is a collaboration of eleven volunteer fire brigade associations within Australia. Through its member associations it represents some 250,000 volunteer fire-fighters and operational support volunteers across the...
Memorandum of Understanding to be signed between CAVFA and NSESVA
Memorandum of Understanding to be signed between CAVFA and NSESVA The Council of Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) and the National State Emergency Service Volunteers Association (NSESVA) will sign an agreement for mutual understanding, co-operation and...
CAVFA Delegation meets with the Prime Minister in Canberra
Representatives from the Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) met with Prime Minister Tony Abbott to discuss issues relevant to volunteerism at a national level. The meeting occurred at Parliament House on Wednesday, 12th August 2015 and was...
Volunteers remember emergency services personnel who have lost their lives
Representatives of Australia's 250,000 volunteer fire-fighters have taken part in the inaugural National Memorial Service for Fire and Emergency Services Personnel in Canberra. Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) Director Hans van Hamond AFSM and...
MOU signed between CAVFA and AFAC
An agreement was signed on April 4, 2014 for mutual understanding, co-operation and collaboration between the Council of Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC). Signed in front of representatives...
Aussie Volunteer Fire Fighters Unite
Volunteer firefighters in every State have united to form a new forum to promote the interests of over 250,000 members nationwide. The Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) has been formed to ensure that volunteer firefighting continues to help...