Climate change a cause for discussion between CFA and BoM

CFA Community Liaison officer with CFA,
Robert Scott (centre) talks this morning
 with those who gather Beneath the Wisteria
in Shepparton's Maude St Mall.

Climate change, its causes, impact, and effects are regular topics for discussion between the hierarchies of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

Community Liaison Officer with the CFA Hume Region, Robert Scott, confirmed that this morning when talking with Beneath the Wisteria supporters in Shepparton’s Maude St Mall.

The Benalla-based officer said senior people from the CFA were in constant contact with scientists and others from the bureau in planning how to deal with fire seasons that were lengthening and becoming more intense.

Mr Scott was able to provide a state-wide update on how the CFA was approaching the differing fire seasons, while a member of the Toolamaba brigade, Colin James, was able to give a more local understanding of what happened with the CFA “on the ground”.

Supporters will gather again Beneath the Wisteria at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 28, in 2017.

CFA to talk aboout fire and climate change challenges

The challenges of the coming summer fire season will be discussed Beneath the Wisteria on Saturday, December 17.

Joining those who gather Beneath the Wisteria will be the community education officer the Hume Region of the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Robert Scott.

Mr. Scott is one of three such officers in the Hume Region and regularly talks with community groups about the management of fires.

He acknowledges the worsening and lengthening of the fire season because of climate change and will talk about the CFA’s approach to dealing with these changing circumstances.

The December 17 gathering at the northern end of Shepparton’s Maude St Mall will be group’s final meeting for the year. It will meet again on Saturday, January 28.

Saturday’s gathering starts at 11:00am, is free, some public seating is available, by those joining us are urged to bring a folding chair.

More information from Robert McLean at 0400 502 199 or via email.