This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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AFSM honour for fire services impact

Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain

Sharon Merritt AFSM has received the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to CFA and the community.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Legacy of dedication and innovation

Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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CFA recognised by Toastmasters International

CFA has received a corporate recognition award from Toastmasters International, which is a US-headquartered non-profit educational organisation.

26 May 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships

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D13 Headquarters Brigade Honours 60 years of service

On April 16th District 13 HQ Brigade honoured their members, most notably Bill McIntosh who received his 60 Year service award and CFA Life Membership.

1 May 2025 Honours and Awards

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Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century

Tanjil Fire Brigade has proudly served its community for half a century and came together recently to celebrate.

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

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Respected leader honoured with AFSM

Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Volunteer leader awarded AFSM medal

CFA volunteer Fiona Burns was recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her more than 21 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community. ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service

With over 636 years of loyalty to the fire service, Trafalgar locals know that when you hear the Mynard name around town that you are in safe hands.

3 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People

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Six commended for their critical response

Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member.

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CFA crews battle more than 130 fires

It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state.

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Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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Brigades of CFA: Warracknabeal

Warracknabeal Fire Brigade may be one of Victoria’s oldest fire brigades – but its members have always had a focus on innovation and progression.

23 Sep 2024 Others People

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Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience

Kaniva Fire Brigade proudly marked a century of service to the local community with a historic dinner and award ceremony, last Friday night.

18 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Board meets in District 9

The July Board meeting was held in Warragul following a tour and the official opening of the new District 9 headquarters by Deputy Board Chair Tony Peake OAM.

16 Aug 2024 Health and Safety Others People

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'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog

When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue.

8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

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CFA Life Membership for valued peer

Dumbalk Fire Brigade’s Rob Auchterlonie was awarded a CFA Life Membership at the recent South Gippsland Group of brigades’ annual dinner in Meeniyan on Saturday 20 July.

20 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards People

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