21 entries.
Kryssy James
from
Mackay
wrote on May 28, 2025
at
7:49 am
Fabulous organisation with great people I am happy to to be a part of it
Soogee
from
Melbourne
wrote on May 25, 2025
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3:37 am
Great group,Dave does a fantastic job
Eric
from
Melbourne
wrote on May 21, 2025
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10:38 am
Dave is one of the saints amongst all,of us sinners, lol. This site is a huge asset to the first responder community. I have not had to make use of the various services but enjoy reading the posts which shows a strong sense of community.
Jack Nott
from
Narooma NSW
wrote on May 21, 2025
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12:17 am
Hi everyone, this is a fantastic group and Dave is doing a fantastic job trying to help us all, cheers
John R
from
Shoalhaven NSW
wrote on May 20, 2025
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10:53 pm
All good. This site brings the world into true perspective from the real authors of our society
Bob S
from
Walla Walla, NSW
wrote on January 30, 2025
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9:28 pm
FRVA is my 'tribe'.
I am fortunate in that I don't have the issues that others now live with. While I'm not active in the group, you are family, like minded - people who serve or have served humanity. You are here if ever I need support.
Should any one in FRVA wish to chat "volunteer first responder or agricultural/rural", then I'm here.
Mark
from
Kerang
wrote on November 1, 2024
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1:09 am
Thanks guys. Really appreciate what you are doing. With an ongoing 35 years in VICSES & 18 in AV, it's nice to see a group that is looking out for the volunteers
Frank S.
from
Melbourne
wrote on October 31, 2024
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5:17 pm
For once someone has set something up to help us and wants nothing back. I may not participate very much because of injuries received on the job but I like having a place to go and the resources available; are testimony to the founder's hard work.
Al Ray
from
Shepparton
wrote on October 26, 2024
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9:54 am
I believe it's important to keep the candle lit.... what i mean is.... we are a family and what emergency services do is not an easy task. We need to stay together and support each other and this site enables us to do that. The world is changing fast and i can see walls being built. Help keep the bond between us and support Dave and volunteers keep that candle alive.
Pia Retzlaff
from
Dalyellup WA
wrote on October 26, 2024
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12:31 am
I think this is a great forum to share ideas and just talk to like minded people. Often people who don't work in the emergency services field don't understand what goes on and that certain jobs, both good and bad stay with you forever.
Love this forum and keep up the excellent work.
Kevin
from
Perth
wrote on October 25, 2024
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10:29 pm
Finding this group has been truly wonderful. I love the information and feeling of family. Thank you for such a wonderful page.
Eric ORourke
from
Melbourne
wrote on October 25, 2024
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3:40 pm
It is individual efforts such as that by the founder of this site that has rekindled my faith in human nature. After 30 years of service in VicPoll the lack of care and that was dealt my way when I fell over with PTSD was numbing to say the least. I know they may have made some changes to their management of such issues but nothing equates to the type of service given freely and with compassion by this outfit. Well done.
Rose Burns
from
Koonwarra
wrote on October 25, 2024
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3:38 pm
A big thank you for what you have done and are continuing to do, by providing such an inclusive safe place for all first responders. Total respect.
Grant
from
NT
wrote on October 22, 2024
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12:36 pm
Thank you very much for all of your hard work, I have not been able to find anything like this.
Suzie
from
Northern Territory
wrote on March 23, 2023
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12:11 pm
The one thing that I have come away from being a member is that it is ok not to be ok. I am a 15 year veteran of the Police, and to have other first responders to talk to when I am not feeling the best and knowing that I am not alone has been tremendous. It is a tight knit community and this organisation has made it even closer by allowiong members to talk to each other and to learn how to take care of our mental and pohysical health plus the importance of taking care of each other makes me proud to be a member - thank you
Darryl John
from
Sandstone Point
wrote on November 27, 2022
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12:15 pm
This is a great organisation supporting all First Responders.
It's an honour to be amongst these people.
A big thank you to the man behind this. Thanks Dave
Phil Rodgers
from
Newcastle NSW
wrote on November 27, 2022
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11:43 am
I just like to say it's great to meet like minded emergency service worker past and present.
Nicole
from
Hobart
wrote on November 27, 2022
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10:40 am
It's very rare to find people that genuinely understand. I'm new here but automatically feel at home. Thank you for everything.
Ian shearing
from
Grawin Glengarry Opal Fields and Wodonga Vic
wrote on November 26, 2022
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2:00 pm
Brilliant site, informative and well managed.
Site like this has been needed for years.
I am sure it will be a benefit to one and all.
Certainly should save a lot from staggering around in the dark, like many of us early victims have had to do
Thanks / respect to Dave and everyone involved.
Ex Taspol.
Greg
from
Parramatta
wrote on November 26, 2022
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8:38 am
22 Years NSWPF, going through medical retirement, I have only been a member of this group a few weeks but I have found fantastic support and I love the positive nature of the organisation and those in it - thank you guys your doing a superb job
