Championships - Have your say

VFBV State Championships are one of Victoria's proudest and longest traditions, running for nearly 150 years with the first State Championship held in Melbourne in 1873.

Today, competitions and the State Championships remain an integral part of CFA activities, attracting every year volunteer and career firefighters from across the state and interstate, competing against each other in a range of events designed to hone their firefighting skills and put their skills to the test in a demonstration of their unique life and property saving skills.

The following survey seeks to understand the experiences of individuals in participating in these events and will help inform future initiatives to support the ongoing growth and sustainability of these events.

All responses will remain confidential

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* 1. How long have you been participating/involved in Championships?

Less than 2 years

2-5 years

5-10 years

10-20 years

20+ years

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* 2. What is your motivation (reason) to participate? Select all that apply.

Involvement in Brigade activity

Skills development

Engaging with other CFA members

To compete

For fun

Because it’s a family tradition

Other (please specify)

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* 3. In your own words, what personally do you get from your involvement in championships? E.g. specific skill development, have fun, get fit

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* 4. What support is in place to help you participate and who provides this support (brigade, VFBV, CFA, other ) ? E.g. transport to competitions, support with accommodation, uniform supply.

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* 5. What (if any) barriers have you experienced affecting your ability to participate?

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* 6. Which events are you involved with?

State Junior Urban Championships

State Junior Rural Championships

State Urban Championships

State Rural Championships

Regional Rural Championships

Local Urban Competitions

Interstate/Australasian events

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In what different ways are you involved?

Competitor

Coach

Official/judge

Supporter

Local/state organising committee member

Other (please specify)

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* 8. In your opinion, what should the priority focus areas be for VFBV and CFA for championships? Select all that apply.

Safety

Increase participation levels

Introduce new events reflecting changes in firefighting practices

Introduce innovative competition formats to attract new participants

Financial sustainability

Remove barriers for participation

Maintain existing events in existing formats

Succession planning for key support roles

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What changes would most improve the Championships ?

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* 10. Do you have any other comments, ideas or concerns?

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* 11. What is your age?

Under 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 12. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 13. If you would like to receive information on Focus Groups sessions to be held in May/June 2018 please leave your contact details below.

Name:

Brigade:

Phone:

Email:

Postal Address: