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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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CFS VOLUNTEER CHARTER SIGNED & DELIVERED

 
A significant milestone has been achieved for CFS volunteers with the signing of the CFS Volunteer Charter by the heads of State Government, which occurred at Parliament House on Tuesday 17 June.

The intent of the Charter - which is the result of two years of negotiations – is to ensure consultation with volunteers on all matters that can be reasonably expected to affect them; and to recognise the partnership between the Association and volunteers on one hand, and the Government, CFS and SAFECOM on the other.

The Charter was signed on behalf of the State Government by Premier of South Australia, The Hon Mike Rann, Minister for Emergency Services, The Hon Carmel Zollo, and Minister for Volunteers, The Hon Jennifer Rankine.

CFSVA President, Ken Schutz, signed the Charter on behalf of the Association and CFS Volunteers, CFS Chief Officer, Euan Ferguson, signed on behalf of the CFS, and SAFECOM CEO, David Place, signed on behalf of the Commission.
 
A full report on the Charter will be made available in the next issue of the CFSVA Bulletin. To download a signed poster of the CFS Charter, visit the following link: www.safecom.sa.gov.au/content/volunteers/v_charter.asp

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Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008 (Archive on Saturday, December 12, 2009)
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