Mary Barry appointed to Committee of Management

AFAC is pleased to announce that at the recent AFAC Annual General Meeting held in Melbourne on the 29th October 2008, Mary Barry, Chief Executive Officer of Victoria State Emergency Service was appointed as a Director of AFAC.  The AFAC Council welcomes Mary to the Committee of Management.

 


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Successful applicants for the Executive Fire Officer Program

Successful applicants for the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program have been announced. more.

2008 Conference a big success

The 2008 AFAC Bushfire CRC Conference has been a great success with approximately 1100 delegates and 100 trade exhibitors attending the four day workshop and seminar program. more.

Jim Smith, NSWFB, wins Laurie Lavelle Award

Chief Superintendent Jim Smith, NSW Fire Brigades, has been presented with the Laurie Lavelle Achiever of the Year Award at the 2008 AFAC Bushfire CRC Conference. more.

AFAC launches the Knowledge Web

The 2008 AFAC/Bushfire CRC Conference saw the launch of the AFAC Knowledge Web, the fire, land management and emergency service industry’s knowledge sharing website. more.

Longitudinal cohort study for firefighters

Representatives from all rural and urban fire agencies and SES have met to discuss the establishment of a longitudinal cohort study of Australian firefighters. more.

New name and logo for AFAC

After extensive consultation and deliberation AFAC Council has approved the adoption of a new name and logo. more.