SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION (SAVFBA)

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VIRTUES OF A
CFS VOLUNTEER

The eight-pointed star is the traditional insignia of the SA Country Fire Service (CFS), formerly known as the Emergency Fire Service (EFS).

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The star is not unique to the CFS as it is recognised by fire services all over the world.

It is otherwise referred to as the Cross of Saint John which originally emerged from the Maltese Cross.

Used by the Knights of Saint John during the Crusades in Jerusalem, the points on the Maltese Cross represented eight different virtues of Knighthood:

•    Tact
•    Loyalty
•    Dexterity
•    Observation
•    Sympathy
•    Explicitness
•    Gallantry
•    Perseverance

Over time, firefighters have adopted these same virtues bringing about a commonality between fire services all over the world.

In most cases the only difference between fire service insignias is the centrepiece, which is specific to the organisation.

The CFS Star is seen on the official uniform worn by volunteers and staff.

However, the CFS also has a corporate logo, which represents the State in Australia in which it serves and is displayed on all vehicles and infrastructure.


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Representing the interests of Volunteers of the CFS

To view a description of the links below click on the dots

Useful links for Accessing Grant Funding

Click on the link below to see an extensive list of grants avaiable to volunteering bodies. Whilst not all would be applicable to CFS Brigades and Groups, we include them for your information. Perhaps they would be useful for other aspects of your community life.

For assistance in preparing grant applications, contact your Regional Volunteer Support Officer, or telephone Wendy on 8244 6500.

The first link on the page is a particularly useful site - "Regional Funding and Grants Register". Under the heading "Grants Register" you can register with this website to receive updates on grant programs you may be interested in.
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