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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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Health, Safety & Welfare Minimize

The CFS has a number of people available who are ready and able to assist with the health, safety and well being of volunteers.

To raise an issue regarding Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare (OHS&W) contact your local brigade captain, group officer or regional office and ask to speak with an OHS&W officer or representative. Each branch of the CFSVA also has an OHS&W committee member that can assist you.

The State Health, Safety and Welfare Branch of the SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission is located at 60 Waymouth Street, Adelaide and is staffed by:

 

Judy Arthur
Manager Health Safety and Welfare Branch
Phone 8463 4140 

Trudy Whelan
Welfare and Rehabilitation Consultant
Stress Prevention Management and Peer Support Services (SPAM)
Phone 8463 4141   mobile 0409 155 181 

David Kemp
Senior Occupational Health & Safety Advisor CFS
Principal OHS contact for the CFS
Phone 8463 4246  mobile 0488 147 849 

Mike Guilfoyle
Occupational Health & Safety Advisor
CFS State Training Centre & Regions 1, 3 & 5
Phone 8463 4150  mobile 0409 009 882 

Lindsay Hincks
Occupational Health & Safety Advisor
Regions 2, 4 & 6
Phone 8463 4151  mobile 0418 840 792 

Alison Chesser
Senior Claims Administrator
Phone 8463 4143 

Jo Groom
Claims Administrator
Phone 8463 4145 

Jacqui Timms
Claims Officer
Phone 8463 4108


Leigh Smith
Claims Assistant
Phone 8463 4149
      

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