CK and Friends

Here, you can find out more about Captain Koala and his friends, like when they were born, their role in CFA, their favourite items and more. At the moment, we only have information on CK, profiles of his friends will be coming soon.

Date of birth: 16/01/1982

Nickname: CK

Brigade: Riverland Gully

Background in CFA: CK began life with CFA at the age of 11 when he became a junior brigade member. By the age of 16 he was heavily involved competing for Riverland Gully at the state junior championships. CK took on the role of Captain in 2007 when the previous captain moved to Mt Billabong. He is currently training to help rescue people from car accidents. Captain Koala’s favourite CFA moment was in 2006 when he rescued a dog named Benji that was stuck in a drain and couldn’t get out.

Job: Travels around Victoria teaching fire safety messages to children

Favourite colour: Green

Favourite Movie: Shrek

Favourite food: Lasagne with lots of cheese

Likes: Helping people, surfing, reading crime novels, bushwalking, hanging out with friends and making lasagne

Dislikes: People who don’t listen, brussels sprouts, horror movies

A quick fact about CK: He loves to dance but finds it hard to move in his big shoes.

Training: Minimum skills 2003, Pumper accreditation 2004, Wildfire Suppression 2004, Breathing Apparatus 2004, Search and Rescue 2005, LPG flare off 2006, Rope Rescue 2007, Road Accident Rescue 2008 (to be completed).