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 Badge
Awarded to members who have completed 5 years of service with the TFS.
10 years ~ TFS Long Service Medal
Awarded to members who have completed 10 years’ service with the TFS. Clasps to be awarded for each subsequent 10 year period of service.
15 Years ~ National Medal
Issued through the Australian Honours system. May be awarded for 15 years of diligent service (other criteria must also be met)
Youth Award and the TFS Volunteer Medal/Award
The Youth Award and the TFS Volunteer Medal/Award are funded by the TVFBA and the TRVFBA and is administered by Tasmanian Volunteer Fire Fighters Awards Framework (TVFFAF)
Cadet ~ TFS Youth Award
The recipient of the Award will have served a minimum of two years as a Junior/Cadet Member and moved from that position to that of a Senior Brigade Member.
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