Garry Cook

Deputy Chief Officer - Regional Services CFA. Views expressed are my own.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Dawn service done differently this year... we will remember them, well done to so many who who participated. Lest We Forget

[Victoria Police @VictoriaPolice]

A fire jumped the border from New South Wales to Victoria near the township of Walwa. In less than 24 hours it approached the township of Cudgewa at menacing speed.

Three local police had mere minutes to evacuate residents who found themselves unexpectedly in the fire’s path.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Joined @murphemv this afternoon at Tullamarine to brief Ian & Evan prior to departure for their air operations deployment to support our RFS colleagues in Northern NSW. We wish you and all those involved in these ongoing firefighting efforts safe operations during your deployment

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Thank you #HawthornFC and #CollingwoodFC for your support and commitment to promoting greater awareness of health, safety and wellbeing of all our emergency services personnel at tonight’s big game at the G, very proud to be there.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Proud to join past and present officers and members and a big community roll up to celebrate the new Wodonga FS opening this morning by @JaclynSymes a first class station for our career and volunteer members to continue to provide our services to protect the community

[Trevor Owen @CFASouthEastDCO]

Our Firefighters continue their deployments to the fireline & IMTs day & night working in close partnership with FFMV crews & interstate fire services who are working hard to bring the remaining bushfires in Gippsland (South East Region) under control. It's been a long season.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Great work Riggzy and all involved in getting NVIS off the ground, this additional capability to our firefighting arsenal is adding real value to support our air & ground forces in suppression strategies. NVIS will continue to enhance ops as we learn & build further experience

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Well said Craig, this was dark day in Victoria’s fire history & along with several other dates passed and approaching, it provides a reminder to everyone that Mother Nature will dish up challenges during summer and we must all stay informed & have plans to enact as FDR’s rise.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

@agwalker01 @AmbulanceVic Great to see you out and about Tony (and Guy) in a nice part of our state and good people to boot👍

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Well done to all involved in what was a very challenging day across Vic with an extremely difficult fire at Rosedale yesterday, over night and continuing today. Stay safe

[Trevor Owen @CFASouthEastDCO]

Rosedale bushfire 4/1/18. Under challenging conditions fire & emergency services came together with community to protect life & property. Underlying dryness, heavy fuels, high temps, strong & erratic wind conditions led to rapid & intense fire development. No injuries. Good work!

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Tomorrow is a challenging day for emergency services & communities across Victoria. Extreme FDR for Mallee, Wimmera , Northern Country, North Central & TFB all districts. Very high temps & N’ly winds with a blustery SW change in the pm & dry storms possible. Plan now to stay safe

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the tragic Tarrawingee fire that took 10 firefighter’s lives & injured many more. Family descendants, local dignitaries, & CFA members gathered to pay our respects & remember those who paid the ultimate price 3 days before Christmas 1943.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

@agwalker01 @AmbulanceVic Well done Patto on an outstanding career, your contribution and leadership to the paramedic profession has been remarkable and I wish you well in your future pursuits but trust milking cows will not be among them 😎

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Fire investigation is such a key element to how we learn and influence the future in so many ways. The AAFI conference launched today with around 130 fire investigation personnel from Aus & NZ to see what’s new, share experiences, network & build relationships over next 3 days.

[Greg Murphy @retiredmurph]

Great to be at the Australasian Association of Fire Investigators Conference in Bendigo. “The learning is in the Ashes” #weworkasone @CFA_DCO @EMV_news

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

A terrific celebration tonight at Benalla FB annual dinner and awards presentations. A combination of leadership, youth, experience and dedication all being recognised through CFA and brigade awards. A great team protecting their community.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

VALE Max Gray, retired SO (Officer-in-Charge) of Wodonga, Bendigo & Traralgon FB’s. 55 years collective years of service to CFA as career ff and vol, Life Member and great leader, mentor, firefighter, friend to many and wonderful family man. RIP Max laid to rest in Wodonga today

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Big morning tea @CFA HQ today for Ken Hare, a legend of CFA’s engineering team. Ken is retiring after more than 34yrs dedicated service designing and building the best firefighting, rescue and support appliances going round. Presented with CFA Life Membership by CO Warrington.

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Great to be here amongst the dedicated people who make it all work! Excellent attendance and such a broad representation from across the sector #weworkasone

[Brett Boatman @BrettBoaty]

Full house in Horsham for the annual pre-season briefing. Wide cross sections of agencies participating with community safety the focus @CFA_DCO @CFAWestACO

[Garry Cook @CFA_DCO]

Tonight I had the privilege and honour to present CFA life membership awards to an esteemed group of former leaders nominated by their peers from across the brigades in the Wangaratta Group incl my first “RO” and early years mentor Neil Brock. Over 900 yr of CFA leadership there!

[Siusan MacKenzie @SiusanMackenzie]

Applications are now open for the 2019 Emergency Services Foundation scholarship program. https://t.co/LJIhzd1LDg for details @ESFAlumni @vicemergency @VictoriaPolice @MFB_NEWS @CFA_Members @AmbulanceVic @vicsesnews @DELWP_Vic @RedCrossAU @VCCEmergencies @StJohnVic @LifeSavingVic