TASMANIAN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION
"Representing volunteer firefighters throughout Tasmania"
In 2005 the TVFBA formed a committee to examine how volunteers are recognised and to identify ways that recognition could occur in the future. The committee made the following suggestions -
~ When a person completes their basic course and probation a letter be sent to the volunteer by the Chief Officer welcoming them to the fire service.
~ A certificate be sent to volunteers who have reached 5 years service.
~ The TFS seek incentives for volunteers eg discounts etc.
The Association is pleased that the TFS have agreed to the following recognition strategies -
~ A letter of welcome is sent to each new member from the District Officer.
~ The TFS have developed a 5 Year Service Award. The award should be issued from the 1st July 2009 for members who have completed more than 5 years service (but less than 10 years).
~ The TFS will seek incentives for all fire service personnel. This will take some time to complete.
Long Service Awards
| 5 years | Long Service Award | Awarded to members who have completed 5 years of service with the TFS. |
| 10 years | Long Service Award | Awarded to members who have completed 10 years service with the TFS |
| TFS Volunteer Medal | After completing 10 years of diligent service with integrity a person may be nominated for the TFS Volunteer Medal or the TFS Volunteer Award. For additional information visit www.tvffaf.org.au | |
| 15 Years | National Medal | May be awarded for 15 years of diligent service as well as other criterion |
| | Long Service Awards | Further Long Service Awards awarded in 5 year intervals eg 15, 20, 25, 30 |
The Youth Award and the TFS Volunteer Medal/Award are funded by the TVFBA and the TRVFBA and is administered by TVFFAF
| Cadet | TFS Youth Award | The recipient of the Award will have served a minimum of three years as a Junior/Cadet Member and moved from that position to that of a Senior Brigade Member (at the age of 17 years). For additional information visit www.tvffaf.org.au |
| 10 years | TFS Volunteer Medal/Award | After completing 10 years of diligent service with integrity a person may be nominated for the TFS Volunteer Medal or the TFS Volunteer Award. For additional information visit www.tvffaf.org.au |