Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
CFA Volunteer Forum broadcast live from Gellibrand.
0:00 Opening titles
0:37 Welcome from Acting CEO Jason Heffernan
3:22 Coming Up
4:12 Carlisle River, Gellibrand, and Kawarren captains share their experience of the recent fires
10:04 How are members coping?
12:45 180,000 litre water tank installed and filled 2 days before fire started
15:08 Fun facts quiz
16:15 Kids care packages
17:26 Beacc and Colac school kid posters
18:54 Social media use during emergencies
23:43 Welcome to Gellibrand Community House and live audience
25:09 Floods in Wye River / Lorne, District 6 ACFO Peter Lockwood
27:59 Kirsten Dudink, Carlisle River FB, on protecting her home and evacuating her family
30:44 Strengthening the role of Groups
33:45 Stephen Bignell, Lismore Group Officer, on his experiences of recent fires
42:53 Training Update - DCO Rohan Luke
50:59 Apostle Group DGO and Board member Bryce Morden
54:03 Basin brigade and Board Member Peter Shaw on the role of the Group
57:34 Value of having volunteers on the Board
1:02:12 Contemporary Volunteer Membership Model (CVMM) video
1:07:14 CVMM discussion with Head of Volunteer Experience Colin Hatcher and Kirsten Dudink
1:20:20 Good Friday Appeal launch
1:21:53 Audience question on Get Fire Ready plans for this year
1:24:25 After Action Reviews
1:28:00 Closing remarks
CFA Volunteer Forum broadcast live from Gellibrand.
0:00 Opening titles
0:37 Welcome from Acting CEO Jason Heffernan
3:22 Coming Up
4:12 Carlisle River, Gellibrand, and Kawarren captains share their experience of the recent fires
10:04 How are members coping?
12:45 180,000 litre water tank installed and filled 2 days before fire started
15:08 Fun facts quiz
16:15 Kids care packages
17:26 Beacc and Colac school kid posters
18:54 Social media use during emergencies
23:43 Welcome to Gellibrand Community House and live audience
25:09 Floods in Wye River / Lorne, District 6 ACFO Peter Lockwood
27:59 Kirsten Dudink, Carlisle River FB, on protecting her home and evacuating her family
30:44 Strengthening the role of Groups
33:45 Stephen Bignell, Lismore Group Officer, on his experiences of recent fires
42:53 Training Update - DCO Rohan Luke
50:59 Apostle Group DGO and Board member Bryce Morden
54:03 Basin brigade and Board Member Peter Shaw on the role of the Group
57:34 Value of having volunteers on the Board
1:02:12 Contemporary Volunteer Membership Model (CVMM) video
1:07:14 CVMM discussion with Head of Volunteer Experience Colin Hatcher and Kirsten Dudink
1:20:20 Good Friday Appeal launch
1:21:53 Audience question on Get Fire Ready plans for this year
1:24:25 After Action Reviews
1:28:00 Closing remarks
