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Yves Quaglio
| Current Roles: |
Captain, Community Safety coordinator (2017- ) |
| Previous roles: |
First Lieutenant (2015-2017); Second Lieutenant (2007-2015); Third Lieutenant (2003-2007), Fourth Lieutenant (2001-2003) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the Brigade in 1996 |
| Occupation: |
Builder |
| Hobbies/interests: |
Bike riding, sailing |
“I am proud of our Fire Brigade for being open, diverse, tolerant and inclusive. The members that might be regarded as old hands, full of knowledge, are all approachable. If you are a new member to the Yackandandah fire brigade, your brigade, I encourage you to approach them and participate in all our activities. We are committed to help you to improve your firefighting skills and knowledge in a friendly and supportive environment.
Enjoy the journey.” |
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Andrew Padbury
| Current roles: |
First Lieutenant (2021- ); Equipment Maintenance Officer (2019-) |
| Previous roles: |
Third Lieutenant (2019-2021) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the Brigade as a junior member in 1999 |
| Occupation: |
Electrician |
| Hobbies/interests: |
4WD driving, camping, hunting, local mining history |
“Becoming a member of the Brigade and CFAs process and procedures can be daunting. I’m committed to the longevity of the brigade and want to help as many members as I can to feel confident and valued, no matter their experience. No question is ever a dumb one. As a Buddy I’m a friendly face that is here to help in whatever ways I can.” |
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Chris Wingard
| Current roles: |
Second Lieutenant, (2019-); Training Officer (2021-) |
| Previous roles: |
Fourth Lieutenant (2017-2019); Fifth Lieutenant (2015-2019) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the CFA in 2007; Yackandandah Fire Brigade in 2015 |
| Occupation: |
business owner/manager |
| Hobbies/interests: |
Boating, travelling, spending time with my family and cooking (currently addicted to American style BBQ). |
“Navigating CFA, the systems, training, the procedures and even the Brigade can be overwhelming. I’ve been a member of four brigades and worked at three CFA District offices over the years and they were all different in more ways than one so I know how daunting finding your feet can be.
What I’m hoping to offer as a buddy is a single point of contact to help you find your way – someone you can drop a line to with your questions or concerns and that can either provide an answer or point you in the right direction.” |
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Lauren Padbury
| Current role: |
Third Lieutenant (2021- |
| Previous roles: |
First Lieutenant (2017-2019); Fifth Lieutenant (2013-2017) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the Brigade as a junior member in 2001 |
| Occupation: |
Harvesting district forester |
| Hobbies/interests: |
Travelling, gardening |
“As a younger member of the Brigade, I’m keen to help new, younger members, ‘find their feet’ in the Brigade and the CFA.” |
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Margrit Beemster
| Current roles: |
Fourth Lieutenant (2019 – ); Publicity and Promotions Officer (2019 – ) |
| Previous roles: |
Community Education and Information Officer (2015-2019) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the Brigade in 2013 |
| Occupation: |
Retired, background in journalism, communications |
| Hobbies/interests: |
Gardening, swimming, beaches |
“Being a new member of the Brigade can be a little daunting but that’s where ‘having a buddy’ comes in. I’m here to help in whatever way I can.” |
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Glenn ‘Salty’ Mailey
| Current roles: |
Firth Lieutenant (2021-); asset maintenance officer (2021-) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the Brigade in 2015 |
| Occupation: |
Fitter and turner |
| Hobbies/interests: |
Fishing, football, motorbikes & camping |
“As a buddy I hope to be able to help others to learn and to get more confidence as I have done.” |
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Cameron McKern
| Current roles: |
Secretary/Treasurer (2017-); Deputy Group Officer, Bogong Group (2017-); Level 3 Incident Controller, Hume Region (2015-) |
| Previous roles: |
Captain (2007 -2017); 2nd Lieutenant (2017-2019); Fourth Lieutenant (2003-2007); Secretary/Treasurer (2001-2007) |
| Years of service: |
Joined Brigade in 2000 |
| Occupation: |
IT/business consultant |
| Hobbies/interests: |
Skiing, the community of Yackandandah, travelling |
“As a buddy, I enjoy seeing new members grow in confidence and find their place in the Brigade.” |
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Neil Padbury
| Previous roles: |
Captain (2001-2007); First then fourth Lieutenant (2007-2015) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the CFA in 1976 (Kerang Urban), Yackandandah Fire brigade in 1994 |
| Occupation: |
Bonsai nursery, Garden maintenance |
| Hobbies/interests: |
Bonsai, working with wood, Plants of all sorts, Landcare, Yackandandah Community garden, Mens’ shed. |
“I’m keen to assist new members find their way at CFA and Yackandandah brigade.” |
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Mark Burbidge
| Current role: |
Vegetation management officer (2015 -) |
| Previous roles: |
Secretary 1991-1995, Third Lieutenant (1993-1995); Captain (1995-2001) Deputy Group Officer in both Kiewa Valley and Bogong Groups (2005-2017; VFBV delegate (2011-2021) |
| Years of service: |
Joined the Brigade in 1988 |
| Occupation: |
farmer, retired secondary teacher |
| Hobbies/Interests: |
Vegetable gardening, cross country skiing |
“I would be happy to support new members find their place in the brigade and pass on my experience in practical firefighting, incident management and opportunities to contribute to the brigade and the wider CFA in non-fireground roles.” |
