Author Topic: CFS Shop (Read 11089 times)

Firefrog · « **on:** October 16, 2005, 11:11:58 AM »

I don't have any facts just what I can gleen from my own research. So with that disclaimer.

CFS have on face value appeared to have gone to an interstate business to set up the CFS shop.
I see this as a direct slap in the face to many small businesses that have been faithfully serving the CFS for years.

Firemark Services appear to also run the CFA shop http://www.cfashop.com.au/CFASHOP-disclaimer.htm

I am at a complete loss to understand why CFS has gone this way and I am upset by it.

Does anybody know if this was done as a competitive tender or have they just been given it.

I have no doubt that there are many businesses that could have easily fullfilled the requirements for a CFS shop and are members of the CFS.

Very interested to hear everyone's thoughts, does anyone have the facts of how this was setup?

strikeathird · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2005, 05:35:18 PM »

And if I "understand" correctly, no one can use or distribute the STAR, except the CFS shop... Which, I also have heard is run from interstate..

So........CFS take the star away from all, then makes the only supplier the 'CFS' Shop......

hmmmmm...

robh · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2005, 06:05:26 PM »

You're not the only one who isn't impressed.

When I saw their phone/fax number beginning with 03 I lost all interest in using them.

24P · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2005, 08:24:21 PM »

Was it just me or was all the stuff navy blue?

firefighter_sa · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2005, 07:39:23 AM »

I agree with the above comments.

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When I saw their phone/fax number beginning with 03 I lost all interest in using them

Wayne

Mike · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2005, 08:04:37 AM »

This is dissapointing to here. After all it is SA that makes, operates and uses the SACFS.

TillerMan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2005, 10:07:28 AM »

What a joke........... good old C.F.S. Someone must have got a free trip somewhere for 2 weeks to secure the deal.

kat · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2005, 04:56:22 PM »

What a disgrace!!

Many local businesses have been supplying us what we actually want for years.

BOYCOTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And rather than promote uniformity I'd imagine we'll see a proliferation of Brigades designing their own logo (based on the fire star or maltese cross, the CFS don't own that) and getting their local supplier to do it up for them.

Frustratinger and frustratinger!!!!!!!!

rescue5271 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2005, 08:33:39 AM »

I spoke to someone in the VFBA and he said they have jumped on to the CFA shop as it was going to cost too much to set up here in SA?? MMMMMMMMM that does not sound right to me as I know I can buy some items cheaper here in SA.

TillerMan · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2005, 10:27:03 AM »

I agree kat, i think now when we go to sydney instead of all being in some sort of blue or green c.f.s shirt people will be wearing thier favourite Bathurst or cooper's shirt and we'll look like a bunch of ferral's.

strikeathird · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2005, 07:09:18 PM »

All i know, is it won't have my support, and I won't be purchasing anything from it !

Wagon 1 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2005, 11:02:29 PM »

And they wonder why there is only 5000 active vollys left, again my head shakes.

jameswillcourt · « **Reply #12 on:** November 24, 2005, 09:20:22 PM »

As far as im concerend it shows a distinct lack of state pride and it just doesnt sit well with me

After all This is The SAcfs it is hard to deny that sa is the best stae in this country!!!!

strikeathird · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2005, 07:12:33 PM »

Think I will just buy some plain blue shirts and " White-out " the star onto them...

oz fire · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2005, 09:29:33 AM »

The joys of having a controlling big brother!!!!!!!

Interesting though (from observation) the place we see different attire - the state training centre, hence the brigade T-shirts and various other fire service t-shirts - and they all look good!! (Most of the staff here from the centre and regions who provide training wear different shirts too

) - obviously who ever thought of and signed off the cfs shop has lost touch with reality and forgotten that CFS is a volunteer service and has no idea what really occurs - either that or they are stuck in their ivory office and can no longer fit into PPE or CFS t-shirts and apparel

PS: On a more positive note - Coopers is South Australian owned and operated - maybe we should wear their t-shirts - good to promote a local product and wear a local shirt

strikeathird · « **Reply #15 on:** November 29, 2005, 12:08:23 PM »

How bout I keep wearing my blue shirts with the Star on them... Or what ever im wearing when the pager goes.. Whether it be work clothes, or random casual attire, don't think the person watching their house burn down will care what is under my turnout gear ! (Heck I know I don't).

medevac · « **Reply #16 on:** November 29, 2005, 12:16:23 PM »

Quote from: strikeathird on November 29, 2005, 12:08:23 PM

How bout I keep wearing my blue shirts with the Star on them... Or what ever im wearing when the pager goes.. Whether it be work clothes, or random casual attire, don't think the person watching their house burn down will care what is under my turnout gear ! (Heck I know I don't).

does that mean they'd be offended by the fact i wear a singlet and boxer shorts under my turnout gear???

strikeathird · « **Reply #17 on:** November 29, 2005, 03:39:56 PM »

ha.. Ive heard of times where there has been alot less than that being worn!

Boxer Shorts... mmmmm.. Meltage !!!

oz fire · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2006, 09:19:19 AM »

E-bay is a resourceful site - can't imagine it will be long before you will see clothes with the CFS star on them on ebay - maybe then we could get what the majority of CFS wants, not what the minority and uniform Nazi wants

CyberCitizen · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2006, 11:03:11 AM »

Quote from: strikeathird on November 29, 2005, 03:39:56 PM

Ive heard of times where there has been alot less than that being worn!

Like Wise I Have Seen Alot Less Being Worn.

Quote from: strikeathird on November 29, 2005, 03:39:56 PM

Boxer Shorts... mmmmm.. Meltage !!!

Cotton Boxers Are The Way To Go.

Does The CFS Shop Have A Website?

mengcfs · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2006, 12:14:01 PM »

http://www.cfsshop.com.au/

They have a bit more from when they started!

Firefrog · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2006, 02:10:11 PM »

Just keep in mind tha tthe CFS shop is not actually the CFS running a shop it's a Victorian company, with a web site.

I'd prefer to support locals.

medevac · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2006, 02:35:12 PM »

not sure what i think of it...

would prefer it to be in SA, plus dunno bout the qaulity and kind of stuff they have

CyberCitizen · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2006, 03:53:00 PM »

Yes I Think Its Poor That The CFS Went Interstate With The Shop, Just Wanted To Check It Out, I Still Support The Locals. They Are The Ones That Help Us Out When We Need Something Quickly.

Found The CFS Shop Website To Be Non User Friendly Regarding Its Navigation. Also I Would Perfer To Go Somewhere That If Needed I Can Try It On As Aposed To Ordering Off The Net.

Interstate Was A Bad Idea.

PF_ · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2006, 05:30:57 PM »

What do people have against Fire and Rescue Australia, they have a good range of gear.

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