In Focus
Past winners of a Fire Safety Awareness Award in 2008 include:
Community Award
Awarded to a not-for-profit, non-fire organisation, community care organisation or community group that has developed and successfully implemented an initiative to reduce the number or impact of fires.
WINNER: Knoxbrooke and Orana Home Fire Safety Program - CFA Yarra Area Orana Neighbourhood House, Knoxbrooke Incorporated
This initiative addressed the vulnerability of adults with learning disabilities in the home through an interactive and hands-on learning experience.
Education Award
Awarded to a primary, secondary, TAFE or tertiary educational facility that has developed and successfully implemented an initiative to educate students and the wider community about fire safety or fire prevention.
WINNER: Yellow Safety Day Initiative - Our Lady’s Primary School, Craigieburn
The school allocates one day of the year to convey safety messages to all its students through sessions with emergency service personnel and practical exercises.
Entries now closed
Entries for the 2009 Fire Awareness Awards closed on Friday 21 August 2009.
Thanks to all who have submitted applications for the awards and grants.
Judging is now underway, with the winners to be announced at a special presentation night at the RACV Club on Tuesday 6 October 2009.
All shortlisted entrants will receive an invitation to the ceremony.
For further infomation please email fireawards@mfb.vic.gov.au or call 03 9665 4464
