Wendy Cormack

After months of club meetings, last Thursday night the CFA District 13 Toastmasters Club was formally chartered with an inaugural dinner held at Mitchell’s View Restaurant, Swinburne TAFE, Lilydale.

How do you cope when you have to speak in front of a group of people? Does your mind go blank? Does your voice suddenly develop a nervous tremor? Do you feel like a complete fool?

The EMR Management Team extended its full support to volunteers and staff in forming a CFA D13 Toastmasters Club in late 2011.

CFA’s Eastern Metropolitan Regional Manager David Baker presided over the formalities as the Wonga Park Fire Station was swelled by the presence of special guests.

Dandenong Ranges Feeding Group recently held a fundraising and auction at the Clematis Hotel.

Out of low cloud last Thursday night, 16 September 2010, sirens sounded, lights blinked as Sassafras Ferny Creek Junior Brigade members emerged to treat parents and friends to a search and rescue extravaganza.

Punting on a dry day... Yellingbo and Seville Fire Brigades convoyed towards Caulfield Racecourse, this time giving back to the racing fraternity.

Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade recently received an addition to their fleet of fire fighting appliances; a Nissan Ultra Light Tanker provided as part of CFA’s Vehicle Program.

During the recent District 13 Headquarters staff meeting Yarra Valley Catchment Officer Don Tomkins was recognised for his 20 years of service to CFA

A year in the making came to a close yesterday at the Woori Yallock Incident Control Centre for a magical team of local, interstate and international cross stitchers.