New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum
A new truck and new radio were on show at Cobram brigade during the March Volunteer Forum broadcast.
Watch all the action by clicking on the links below, with Cobram Captain Matt Denhe sharing insights from his fellow members about participating in the Radio Replacement Project as well as ICT Program Director Shane Peacock and Chief Information Officer Brendan O’Kane outlining next steps of the project.
Head of Fleet and Protective Equipment Danny Jones was joined by Project Manager – Engineering Matthew Chick to show off the new Next Gen Light Tanker, and we had Cobram 2nd Lieutenant Stephanie Thompson and CFA volunteer and SES employee Sue Sheldrick to highlight their experience in emergency services to encourage more women to join CFA and existing members to fill leadership positions.
Charge your batteries, sit back and enjoy the full show or skip to particular topics of interest using the Key Moment links below.
KEY MOMENTS
4:41 - Opening credits
5:09 - Welcome to Cobram Fire Station - Chief Officer Jason Heffernan, with drone overlay
5:51 - Introduction of the panel - Matt Denhe (Cobram Captain), Shane Peacock (RRP), Brendan O'Kane (Chief Information Officer)
7:07 - On tonight's show
8:53 - Reflection / update on the fire situation including footage overlay
11:44 - Discussion on readiness during Catastrophic days with Brendan O'Kane (CIO)
13:45 - Discussion on Cobram brigade with Matt Denhe (Cobram Captain)
19:10 - CFA / VFBV State Championships with highlights video
21:30 - Radio Replacement Program with Shane Peacock
31:32 - Training Update with DCO Rohan Luke
35:52 - Training QR code for further updates
39:07 - Live walk around - Next Generation Light Tanker 4x4 with Danny Jones and Matthew Chick
51:42 -Welcome to Stephanie Thompson (Cobram, Women's Advisory Network) and Sue Sheldrick (SES and CFA South Wangaratta)
54:05 - Response to questions - Shane Peacock
54:45 - Response to questions - Danny Jones
58:54 - Women in Emergency Services with Stephanie Thompson and Sue Sheldrick
1:12:17 - Workwear update with Hannah Bigham
1:14:10 - Harmony Day and Cultural Diversity Week
1:15:35 - Diversity week video - Shepparton East volunteers talking about the importance of diversity
1:18:32 - Questions from the live audience
1:24:08 - Thank you to the audience and panel