One of the many faces of CFA in 2016.CFA (Country Fire Authority)
Posted by CFA (Country Fire Authority) on Sunday, 24 January 2016
This image of a volunteer firefighter pausing to breastfeed her baby has gone viral after being posted on Facebook.
But while many claim that the photograph celebrates the modern side of firefighting, a number of people have said it's unnecessary and offensive.
The Country Fire Authority volunteer in Victoria, Australia, known only as Angela, shared a picture of her and her little one as she breastfed in full uniform beside a fire truck.
The CFA post was captioned: "One of the many faces of CFA in 2016."
So far it's got more than 23,000 likes - but not everyone is delighted, with some claiming it was "trying to prove some point" and unliking the page.
Chris Thomas This is outrageous!!!
I'm appalled!
That pump on the fire truck doesn't have a end cap! That's just careless!
CFA (Country Fire Authority) Just to clarify, this photo of Angela, a proud mum and CFA volunteer was taken at a community event. No fires nearby and a safe environment for her child. ^Ryan
Lauren Bachar Grant McCabe because their job also involves community awareness and engagement. I think it is a testament to the values and diversity of the CFA and is likely to touch a number of people and make them more likely to consider volunteering or donating (including me). Love it!
Chris Thomas This is outrageous!!!
I'm appalled!
That pump on the fire truck doesn't have a end cap! That's just careless!
Judi Hosking How about everyone just cool down and stop making stupid comments and accept this beautiful photo for what it is!!
Niki Jackson Feeding a new generation of firefighters who save our homes and lives 😙
But seriously, it's just a boob. We've all seen them at some point. It is literally a chunk of flesh that helps to contain milk. Not the apocalypse
Elizabeth Wood I LOVE this! So fantastic that the CFA encourages you to combine family and firefighting, best of both worlds. Such a beautiful picture, you look so proud smile emoticon
John Rhodes I proud to call Angela my friend and colleague, I took her out on her first fire call I was driving and Angela was on the back of the truck fighting the grass fire, she asked me afterwards did I do alright, I just smiled. Not only a good mum but a great fire fighter.
Eilis Foreman What I want to know is where she's finding the energy to volunteer? Bubs still looks quite young so that's exhausting work! Well done 🏽😴
Greg Pringle This is a great indication of the superb humanity and outright support that our CFA organization has for all its members. Applause CFA. Proud to be a long term member.
Belinda Baker I think this is a beautiful picture of a wonderful mum who also volunteers. Can't really see anything political in a natural way of feeding bub. Congratulations Angela for being a mum first, finding the time to volunteer and juggling a busy lifestyle. You are amazing.
Brent Hunter As a firefighting volunteer and as a human this makes my heart happy.
Women truly are the real superheroes.
Kavita Vecchi Raising a newborn and also volunteering for firefighters. ... what an amazing person. Well done. smile emoticon you are a role model.
Rebecca Phillips Angela you legend- protecting the lives of other families while raising your own-
My husband is a firefighter and I know how time consuming and strenuous it can be.
You (and others women out there busting their balls in the workforce ) are a super mum!...See More
George Georgis I am a Little disappointed at this Photo....... WHY does that child not have Hi Vis on???? where is the safety officer wink emoticon
Andrea Walker Can't like this enough! With the awesome job that the CFA does & now showing that their human, mothers & breast feeders, the sheer coolness is over whelming!!
As always & for always the CFA had my & my families support 🏻🏻🏻🏻
Leigh Hocking Kudos to CFA for posting this awesome photo of yet another wonderful volunteer.
Cute baby too
Justine Kamprad I This picture of Angela!
My home was saved by a CFA team captained by a mum! You go!
Freya Om Shanti I'm reading way more positive than negative comments but I say well done CFA for putting this up and well done to the mother for being confident enough to ignore any ignorant idiots that put down feeding in public - hopefully they are aware there are laws - she is allowed to feed in 99% of places in public! You however are not allowed to discriminate! I think it's brilliant! Good job CFA Mummy vol - stay proud!!
Ziggy Marie QUICK!!!!! ITS A BOOB!!!!! EVERYONE SHEILD YOUR EYES!!! OMG ITS A TRAVESTY!!!!!!!! Bullshit, what a wonderfully serene picture!!! All people from all lives are dedicated to the call of keeping you and your property safe!! I was never able to breastfeed, but have so much admiration for those that can!!! Much love to you!!
Consuela Mapenez Khalia? You unlike a page that means so much more than one photo simply because that one photo is there? A mother doing what mothers have done since the beginning of time? I just dont get it, but each there own. I hope this image doesn't get reported f...See More
Brittany Jane To everyone who is saying that their 'unliking' the page I'm sorry but you can all go f*** yourselves. This woman is doing nothing wrong, noting out of the ordinary. She's feeding her child, it's natural. For gods sake most people who have commented would've sucked on a boob at least once in their life!
Talina Birkett To the mummy in this pic - good on you!
I'm also a young mum BF and volunteering in CFa . This picture is amazing, you have my full support!
Lorrie Clements Jordan That is gold!!! Brilliant, good on you all, your bloods worth bottling as this gorgeous mum and baby prove.
Jake Kahlia Lynch Ok unliking. I took breast feeding pics too but they really don't need to be on the internet!! -Kahlia
Rebecca de Bruyn Yes because breastfeeding is the most offensive thing you'll see on the Internet....🙄
Benita Panagopoulos- Morello WHY ??? This does annoy me that women feel the need to post a picture while breastfeeding... im a mother of twins who breastfeed both too but im so bloody over all these women trying to prove some point that it should be allowed to flop your boob out a...See More
Melita Pratt I don't think she or the CFA are trying to prove anything, rather show the diversity of the wondeful volunteers who serve as the CFA. i.e a mother of a young child, old vs young etc
Janeene Bath Beautiful photo. Women are so strong and can be great at so many things. What a wonderful role model you are to your child,
Faye Lougheed This is brilliant! I've been thinking of joining the CFA but wasn't sure if it would affect breastfeeding! Well now I know smile emoticon
Thank you CFA!
Bev Green I fed four babies..what did i see when i saw this pic..a smiling mums face and a baby..seriously..if you are offended by this it says more about you than this image..i do hope you are happy to have your houses and land saved by this woman or is that offensive as well!
Rebecca Longridge Anson Seriously hope some people never need a breastfeeding mother to save their home in the midst of a bushfire, it's a beautiful shot and the Cfa should be patted on the back for supporting breast feeding mums, she's putting her life in danger to help others which means precious time spent away from her children,
Leanne Toohey I don't really see this pic as any kind of breastfeeding statement or agenda, but as a sample of the diverse backgrounds of the wonderful CFA family.
You guys rock.
Melisa Crossingham Perhaps rather than being about breastfeeding, it is actually a reminder of who the people are who risks their lives for us everyday! Some are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, they are all somebody's children! Be grateful to these people, without them there would be thousands of additional homes destroyed and lives lost! Thank you for everything you guys do!!!
Asher Oxford But why intentionally show it. Why congratulate a woman for breastfeeding as if its not normal for women, calling her brave and powerful. If she's brave, then all mothers are, and if everyones brave, nobody is.
Louise Melbourne Actually I think the message that they're sending is that anyone, even a breastfeeding mother, can be a volunteer.
Lizzy Jane All women should have the right to feed their baby without fear of being ridiculed.. I believe it's media's fault that people think when women flash their breasts they are being classed as sexual figures. Well news flash a women's breast the most natur...See More
Crystal Ball Nothing wrong with feeding bubbs. Babys need to be fed just S much as the rest of us. A working mum taking care of her own. Who sais you cant do 2 things at once. Power to you mum Suck it bubba🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼go bubba go
Zusie Mi Chell Lovely dedication of this Mum!!! I remember when I was breast feeding and needed to express while training at SETG.. I also remember many occasions while feeding at the station and no one made a big deal about it!!! People that dislike the CFA page because of this photo need to get a life!!! People should be greatful that this Mum is still giving up her spare time while she has a young family of her own to raise!!!
Fadia Alam Khachan I love this..... All you morons who calls themselves Aussies grow the f....k up. ...
It's what humans did and still do to keep our generations from being stupid like you Morons if the earth that can't see the beauty of this picture. You are so lucky th...See More
Amanda Crowley Beautiful photo!
For the haters!!! Yes it's a boob yes it produced milk yes it feeds babies u gotta eat when ur hungry well so do babies get off ur high horses!
Janneke Nuisance So pleased to see CFA embracing and normalizing breastfeeding! Celebrating the diversity of our CFA volunteers from teens, to the elderly, grandparents, women, mums, sisters, husbands, fathers. This should be celebrated and enjoyed. All the idiots who are complaining about this photo have double standards and are poorly educated. Shame on them! Well done CFA!
Judy Clarke Wow. I am so please to see this picture.
I am halfway through my pregnancy, and this will be me next fire season here at home. People thought I was nuts.
I can't be anymore proud of this beautiful woman!!!!
Lauren Moore To the people asking why intentionally put it on the internet.. because Breast feeding is a comtroversial issue these days, due to people who think its disgusting. It most certaintly isnt disgusting, and why not have a figure of authority (CFA) promote it, breast feeding is the absolute best start in life for the baby and i dont see why its frowned upon.
I'm appalled!
That pump on the fire truck doesn't have a end cap! That's just careless!
CFA (Country Fire Authority) Just to clarify, this photo of Angela, a proud mum and CFA volunteer was taken at a community event. No fires nearby and a safe environment for her child. ^Ryan
Lauren Bachar Grant McCabe because their job also involves community awareness and engagement. I think it is a testament to the values and diversity of the CFA and is likely to touch a number of people and make them more likely to consider volunteering or donating (including me). Love it!
Chris Thomas This is outrageous!!!
I'm appalled!
That pump on the fire truck doesn't have a end cap! That's just careless!
I'm appalled!
That pump on the fire truck doesn't have a end cap! That's just careless!
Judi Hosking How about everyone just cool down and stop making stupid comments and accept this beautiful photo for what it is!!
Niki Jackson Feeding a new generation of firefighters who save our homes and lives 😙
But seriously, it's just a boob. We've all seen them at some point. It is literally a chunk of flesh that helps to contain milk. Not the apocalypse
But seriously, it's just a boob. We've all seen them at some point. It is literally a chunk of flesh that helps to contain milk. Not the apocalypse
Elizabeth Wood I LOVE this! So fantastic that the CFA encourages you to combine family and firefighting, best of both worlds. Such a beautiful picture, you look so proud smile emoticon
John Rhodes I proud to call Angela my friend and colleague, I took her out on her first fire call I was driving and Angela was on the back of the truck fighting the grass fire, she asked me afterwards did I do alright, I just smiled. Not only a good mum but a great fire fighter.
Eilis Foreman What I want to know is where she's finding the energy to volunteer? Bubs still looks quite young so that's exhausting work! Well done 🏽😴
Greg Pringle This is a great indication of the superb humanity and outright support that our CFA organization has for all its members. Applause CFA. Proud to be a long term member.
Belinda Baker I think this is a beautiful picture of a wonderful mum who also volunteers. Can't really see anything political in a natural way of feeding bub. Congratulations Angela for being a mum first, finding the time to volunteer and juggling a busy lifestyle. You are amazing.
Brent Hunter As a firefighting volunteer and as a human this makes my heart happy.
Women truly are the real superheroes.
Women truly are the real superheroes.
Kavita Vecchi Raising a newborn and also volunteering for firefighters. ... what an amazing person. Well done. smile emoticon you are a role model.
Rebecca Phillips Angela you legend- protecting the lives of other families while raising your own-
My husband is a firefighter and I know how time consuming and strenuous it can be.
You (and others women out there busting their balls in the workforce ) are a super mum!...See More
My husband is a firefighter and I know how time consuming and strenuous it can be.
You (and others women out there busting their balls in the workforce ) are a super mum!...See More
George Georgis I am a Little disappointed at this Photo....... WHY does that child not have Hi Vis on???? where is the safety officer wink emoticon
Andrea Walker Can't like this enough! With the awesome job that the CFA does & now showing that their human, mothers & breast feeders, the sheer coolness is over whelming!!
As always & for always the CFA had my & my families support 🏻🏻🏻🏻
As always & for always the CFA had my & my families support 🏻🏻🏻🏻
Leigh Hocking Kudos to CFA for posting this awesome photo of yet another wonderful volunteer.
Cute baby too
Cute baby too
Justine Kamprad I This picture of Angela!
My home was saved by a CFA team captained by a mum! You go!
My home was saved by a CFA team captained by a mum! You go!
Freya Om Shanti I'm reading way more positive than negative comments but I say well done CFA for putting this up and well done to the mother for being confident enough to ignore any ignorant idiots that put down feeding in public - hopefully they are aware there are laws - she is allowed to feed in 99% of places in public! You however are not allowed to discriminate! I think it's brilliant! Good job CFA Mummy vol - stay proud!!
Ziggy Marie QUICK!!!!! ITS A BOOB!!!!! EVERYONE SHEILD YOUR EYES!!! OMG ITS A TRAVESTY!!!!!!!! Bullshit, what a wonderfully serene picture!!! All people from all lives are dedicated to the call of keeping you and your property safe!! I was never able to breastfeed, but have so much admiration for those that can!!! Much love to you!!
Consuela Mapenez Khalia? You unlike a page that means so much more than one photo simply because that one photo is there? A mother doing what mothers have done since the beginning of time? I just dont get it, but each there own. I hope this image doesn't get reported f...See More
Brittany Jane To everyone who is saying that their 'unliking' the page I'm sorry but you can all go f*** yourselves. This woman is doing nothing wrong, noting out of the ordinary. She's feeding her child, it's natural. For gods sake most people who have commented would've sucked on a boob at least once in their life!
Talina Birkett To the mummy in this pic - good on you!
I'm also a young mum BF and volunteering in CFa . This picture is amazing, you have my full support!
I'm also a young mum BF and volunteering in CFa . This picture is amazing, you have my full support!
Lorrie Clements Jordan That is gold!!! Brilliant, good on you all, your bloods worth bottling as this gorgeous mum and baby prove.
Jake Kahlia Lynch Ok unliking. I took breast feeding pics too but they really don't need to be on the internet!! -Kahlia
Rebecca de Bruyn Yes because breastfeeding is the most offensive thing you'll see on the Internet....🙄
Benita Panagopoulos- Morello WHY ??? This does annoy me that women feel the need to post a picture while breastfeeding... im a mother of twins who breastfeed both too but im so bloody over all these women trying to prove some point that it should be allowed to flop your boob out a...See More
Melita Pratt I don't think she or the CFA are trying to prove anything, rather show the diversity of the wondeful volunteers who serve as the CFA. i.e a mother of a young child, old vs young etc
Janeene Bath Beautiful photo. Women are so strong and can be great at so many things. What a wonderful role model you are to your child,
Faye Lougheed This is brilliant! I've been thinking of joining the CFA but wasn't sure if it would affect breastfeeding! Well now I know smile emoticon
Thank you CFA!
Thank you CFA!
Bev Green I fed four babies..what did i see when i saw this pic..a smiling mums face and a baby..seriously..if you are offended by this it says more about you than this image..i do hope you are happy to have your houses and land saved by this woman or is that offensive as well!
Rebecca Longridge Anson Seriously hope some people never need a breastfeeding mother to save their home in the midst of a bushfire, it's a beautiful shot and the Cfa should be patted on the back for supporting breast feeding mums, she's putting her life in danger to help others which means precious time spent away from her children,
Leanne Toohey I don't really see this pic as any kind of breastfeeding statement or agenda, but as a sample of the diverse backgrounds of the wonderful CFA family.
You guys rock.
You guys rock.
Melisa Crossingham Perhaps rather than being about breastfeeding, it is actually a reminder of who the people are who risks their lives for us everyday! Some are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, they are all somebody's children! Be grateful to these people, without them there would be thousands of additional homes destroyed and lives lost! Thank you for everything you guys do!!!
Asher Oxford But why intentionally show it. Why congratulate a woman for breastfeeding as if its not normal for women, calling her brave and powerful. If she's brave, then all mothers are, and if everyones brave, nobody is.
Louise Melbourne Actually I think the message that they're sending is that anyone, even a breastfeeding mother, can be a volunteer.
Lizzy Jane All women should have the right to feed their baby without fear of being ridiculed.. I believe it's media's fault that people think when women flash their breasts they are being classed as sexual figures. Well news flash a women's breast the most natur...See More
Crystal Ball Nothing wrong with feeding bubbs. Babys need to be fed just S much as the rest of us. A working mum taking care of her own. Who sais you cant do 2 things at once. Power to you mum Suck it bubba🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼go bubba go
Zusie Mi Chell Lovely dedication of this Mum!!! I remember when I was breast feeding and needed to express while training at SETG.. I also remember many occasions while feeding at the station and no one made a big deal about it!!! People that dislike the CFA page because of this photo need to get a life!!! People should be greatful that this Mum is still giving up her spare time while she has a young family of her own to raise!!!
Fadia Alam Khachan I love this..... All you morons who calls themselves Aussies grow the f....k up. ...
It's what humans did and still do to keep our generations from being stupid like you Morons if the earth that can't see the beauty of this picture. You are so lucky th...See More
It's what humans did and still do to keep our generations from being stupid like you Morons if the earth that can't see the beauty of this picture. You are so lucky th...See More
Amanda Crowley Beautiful photo!
For the haters!!! Yes it's a boob yes it produced milk yes it feeds babies u gotta eat when ur hungry well so do babies get off ur high horses!
For the haters!!! Yes it's a boob yes it produced milk yes it feeds babies u gotta eat when ur hungry well so do babies get off ur high horses!
Janneke Nuisance So pleased to see CFA embracing and normalizing breastfeeding! Celebrating the diversity of our CFA volunteers from teens, to the elderly, grandparents, women, mums, sisters, husbands, fathers. This should be celebrated and enjoyed. All the idiots who are complaining about this photo have double standards and are poorly educated. Shame on them! Well done CFA!
Judy Clarke Wow. I am so please to see this picture.
I am halfway through my pregnancy, and this will be me next fire season here at home. People thought I was nuts.
I can't be anymore proud of this beautiful woman!!!!
I am halfway through my pregnancy, and this will be me next fire season here at home. People thought I was nuts.
I can't be anymore proud of this beautiful woman!!!!
Lauren Moore To the people asking why intentionally put it on the internet.. because Breast feeding is a comtroversial issue these days, due to people who think its disgusting. It most certaintly isnt disgusting, and why not have a figure of authority (CFA) promote it, breast feeding is the absolute best start in life for the baby and i dont see why its frowned upon.
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