Country Fire Service Foundation Inc.
 A CFSVA Sub Committee

The Country Fire Service (CFS) Foundation Inc. was incorporated on 22 November 2001, with a Deed creating the Country Fire Service Foundation Tax Deductable Gift) Trust being executed under the seal of the Foundation on 26 November 2001.

The Australian Taxation Office has endorsed the 'CFS Foundation Inc' as an income tax exempt charitable entity and the 'Trustee for the CFS Fund' as a Deductabale Gift Recipient and Income Tax Exempt Charitable Entity.

The main purpose for the establishment of the Foundation was for the sole benefit of CFS volunteers with the primary objectives being:

  • Advance the relief of suffering, disability, distress and misfortune amongst Volunteer Fire Fighters of the SACFS arising from their participation in activities related to the prevention, control and suppression of fire, the protection of life and property or any other activity related to the function and operations of the CFS;
  • Enhance fire fighting capacity and expertise among Volunteer Fire Fighters of the SACFS, and;
  • Increase public awareness of contributions to communities given by Volunteer Fire Fighters of the SACFS.

Application Process

To enquire about applying for a grant or making a donation, please contact the Executive Officer of the CFS Foundation Inc. on 8463 4200.

Information from the Official CFS Website and Photo from the CFS Promotions Unit

This Information was provided by the
SACFS Promotions Unit
http://www.fire-brigade.asn.au