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General Discussion => Country Fire Service => Topic started by: rescue5271 on September 30, 2010, 07:50:16 PM
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So Euan is moving back to Victoria to head up the CFA, He will have big shoes to fill.. I have met Euan a number of times over the years and he never forgets a face or a name... I wish him all the best in his new job.. So now the hunt begins for a new Boss for SACFS....
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serious??
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Posted by Mick Bourke CFA Member
Thursday, 30 September 2010 I am pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Officer for CFA.
Euan Ferguson, who is the current CEO and CO of the South Australian Country Fire Service, will return home to Victoria to take up the position of CFA Chief Officer in mid November.
Euan brings nine years of experience in SA to the role along with his time as Acting CO and Deputy CO with CFA before that. Euan also worked in the natural resources portfolio earlier in his career.
His appointment follows a national and international recruitment search and is a significant one for CFA as we work with other agencies to implement Royal Commission recommendations.
Euan is a nationally respected emergency management leader and will provide a high level of executive capacity and leadership for CFA its people and stakeholders.
He has been responsible for South Australia’s fire operations, planning, preparedness and response for almost a decade and has built up a wealth of experience during that time.
Prior to being appointed Chief Officer in SA, Euan spent eight years working for CFA in a number of positions including Acting Chief Officer, Deputy Chief Officer and Operations Manager and he has a strong understanding of the reliance on community based volunteer fire brigades in both the SA and Victorian setting.
I look forward to Euan being on deck and am immensely thankful for all the efforts of our current CO Steve Warrington.
Mick Bourke
CEO
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didnt think the mass staff exodus would start at the top! Hello CHAOS!!
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Why wouldn't he leave, better wage, better service, more money to spend on the things he needs to do, makes sense.
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all the jokes from the last few years aside......congratulations to Euan on an excellent job navigating the crap-fight here over the last few years. The service as a whole is much better off than when you arrived, which is all you can ever ask of a Chief. Good luck to you in Victoria, it's certainly the plumb non-metro (ish) job in Australia.
Your shout when we come over for the next strike team :lol:
If it follows to form....then the TFS head must be heading here :)
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Pity im in Germany may have put my hat in the ring and by god would there ba some changes then... :-D
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SAAS and SAMFS replaced their bosses in the last 5 years.....guess that just leaves Mal Hyde to pull the pin.
Something I think 4000 odd coppers wouldn't mind seeing.....
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SAMFS couldn't really help it, the Chief passed away !
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Bugger, that leaves a hole!
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http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/cfs-chief-quits-to-lead-cfa/story-e6frea83-1225932541177 (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/cfs-chief-quits-to-lead-cfa/story-e6frea83-1225932541177)
A link to the story on Adelaide now confirming his move. It is a sad day to see him go, a well respected leader, his shoes will be difficult to fill.
Always enjoyed the look on new firies faces after they were told who he was, after shaking his hand whilst at a staging area or similar of a large fire.
Thanks Euan, best of luck in Victoria.
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Euan sent this email out yesterday afternoon:
Subject: RESIGNATION AS CFS CHIEF OFFICER
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:25:29 +0930
From: Ferguson, Euan (CFS) <[email protected]>
Dear friends and colleagues,
After much discussion, deep thought and deliberation, I have tendered my resignation as Chief Officer of the SA Country Fire Service. I have accepted an offer to be the next Chief Officer of the Country Fire Authority in Victoria.
My last day with CFS will be 12 November. I start at CFA on 15 November. In the mean time, we will continue to work together to prepare for the next fire season and to build a firm foundation for a new CFS Chief Officer to take over the reigns.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Regards, Euan
Euan Ferguson AFSM
Chief Officer
SA Country Fire Service
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Its a great shame really...Outside the office he was just another volunteer firey looking to help out where he could! Maybe he can give the government a razz up as he leaves us?
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Good luck Euan!
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Interesting time on verge of the busy period for the CFS......
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Interesting time on verge of the busy period for the CFS......
it's never the right time to take on a new job for the place you are leaving.
Take the opportunities when they present.
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If it follows to form....then the TFS head must be heading here :)
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Don't you mean heads?????????
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The recruitment drive has begun..... :-(
Chief Officer
• Key Senior Leadership Role
• Rare Opportunity
• Respected State-Wide Organisation
Our client, the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) is a highly renowned professional, disciplined and skilled service which prevents, controls and suppresses fires in the country, protects life and deals with other emergencies occurring throughout regional SA through its volunteer and paid workforce.
The rare opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and proven senior executive to continue the highly successful work of the CFS as Chief Officer. Reporting through the SAFECOM Board, the Chief Officer provides advice to the Minister for Emergency Services on bushfire related matters. The appointee will take responsibility for the ultimate delivery of the CFS’ legislative responsibilities in accordance with the Fire and Emergency Services Act; and will oversee CFS operations, strategic management and administration of resources – with the key objective of ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to South Australian communities through staff and volunteers. We are seeking:
• Inspirational and honest leadership with a transparent approach
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills in speech and writing
• The ability to engage with the community at all levels, including the essential volunteer team; and to respond sensitively to complex matters
• Excellent commercial acumen, pragmatism and political nous
• Complex problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven performance in dealing with budgets, strategic plans, policies and strategies, major projects and stakeholder relations, including Government
• Calmness under the pressure of emergencies and tight deadlines
Extensive intrastate travel and out of hours work commitment will be required. An excellent remuneration package will be negotiated with the appointee.
Please forward your application as a Microsoft Word document to [email protected] quoting your name and the position title in the subject heading. Telephone enquiries to Daryl Stillwell are welcome.
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What a great thing, for both Euan and CFS. Euan has lead and steered CFS for a number of years, fought many fights with government, got CFS monies when government was reducing and focused CFS forward .... his job just as those before him is done ..... Stuart Ellis et all.
Now a new Chief can have a go to continue to push CFS forward, giving CFS new direction and new opportunities, just as Euan will give that to CFA.
All the best Euan ..... at least you wont have far to go to watch Geelong play footy now!
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1200hrs and the winner is :wink:
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1200hrs and the winner is :wink:
Greg Nettleton from NT fire and rescue apparently?
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1200hrs and the winner is :wink:
Greg Nettleton from NT fire and rescue apparently?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/14/3092580.htm (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/14/3092580.htm)
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He as tipped to win it.....
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http://www.nt.gov.au/pfes/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&p=234&m=37&sm=116 (http://www.nt.gov.au/pfes/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&p=234&m=37&sm=116)
Found this on the NT site...
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It's official was announced today.
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I may be wrong, but its just a shame we did not end up with someone from a more urban focused background...
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On the upside....he should be good at managing vast tracts of land with very little resources.....
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Alex, that is why we have MFS.....
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Alex, that is why we have MFS.....
Haha thats right... cos the interservice training is amazing.
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So does that mean we just let fires go now?
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So does that mean we just let fires go now?
In theory we'd have less worry about mega fires if we just let the little ones
go about their business on mild days.
Hoping an ex-NT Chief, with responsibility for Darwin as well as the Tanami,
and formerly a vollie in Sydney northern suburbs will have a bit more urban
awareness. We urban fringe brigades may have less land to worry about, and
individual assets may be worth less than most farms, but we have the highest
concentrations of sheep-like people. While Darwinism is a popular religion in
its theory, practical application to large populations of -our- citizens
generates much negative press.
Hmmmm... I wonder if pointing this out to Hon. Treas. would loosen the
purse-strings a little... :evil:
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Oh god, an ex-RFS vol....
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I also think he worked for FESA before going to the NT....
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Was talking to some CFA staff / friends last night, Euan is doing the tour of fire stations and along the way is telling the story of his true love......RAKEHOES...
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Yes I can see it now "sir this is our new bronto and our new scania pump"
"yes that's great but all you need is a rakehoe and a box of matches"
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I may be wrong, but its just a shame we did not end up with someone from a more urban focused background...
I'm pretty sure that he is from NT Fire & Rescue, which covers the Urban side of things. BushfiresNT would be the Bushfire dudes up north?
Although on the whole, I'm too sure of how much "Urban" focus there is in a Service with 180 Career Firies.
Only time will tell, but a fresh set of eyes no matter what their background can't be a bad thing.
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Although on the whole, I'm too sure of how much "Urban" focus there is in a Service with 180 Career Firies.
more than the CFS
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That focus might change when he realises how much money WE DIDN'T have to play with :-P
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Anyone heard anything from the new guy yet?
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I understand he will be at our RVMC meeting next week...
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Anyone heard anything from the new guy yet?
new guy who??? :?
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Here is Euan enjoying his new role.
CFA Chief on Gippsland fires (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZXrM4Hhhq0#ws)
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And at a house fire
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/news/chief-officer-onscene-at-house-fire.html (http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/news/chief-officer-onscene-at-house-fire.html)
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EUAN IN STRUCTURE GEAR AT LAST!
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Meet the new chief last night at our RVMC his background in the fire service goes back a long way, he joined the CFA at Rainbow which is in region 17 so just across the border from us,he then went into the army for 25 yrs and while in the army was a Volunteer in the CFA,RFS and ACT while stationed in those state. After the army he took up a job with FESA same rank as our regional commanders from there he went to NT as their chief and now is here.
He has only been in the job 3 weeks and I think he will fit in well and with help of ACO Lawson he has been doing the rounds and not of the pubs.