Ex-captain receives CFA's highest honour

Graham Fountain holding his Outstanding Service Medal

 

Edithvale Fire Brigade member and Ex-Captain Graham Fountain received the CFA Outstanding Service Medal at the brigade’s recent awards night.

 

As part of Edithvale Fire Brigade's annual awards dinner, Ex-Captain Graham Fountain received the Outstanding Service Medal (OSM), CFA's highest honour. The award had special significance as it was presented during the brigade's 100th year as a volunteer fire service. 

The Outstanding Service Medal recognises prolonged service distinguished by exceptional performance. It is CFA’s most prestigious internal award outside the valor and bravery listings, and is awarded for:

• outstanding or meritorious service, outstanding achievement and outstanding contribution in the attainment of the objectives of CFA; and
• high level of committed service involving a broad range of activities for a significant period of time; or
• outstanding leadership in the encouragement and development of others within CFA.

Graham was proudly presented with this award by CFA Chief Executive Officer Greg Leach, DCO Trevor Owen and Captain Sean McGuckin as recognition of his commitment to CFA and the emergency services sector more broadly over the past 48 years, including his current roles as Group Officer and District 8 Planning Committee Chair. 

What Graham has achieved within CFA is remarkable. Congratulations to Graham on receiving this incredible honour. 

 

Submitted by	Rebekah Tuckwell