CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA CFA recently celebrated one of its members reaching an impressive 80 years of service. 14 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA
South East women stepping up Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men. 31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women stepping up
Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts Pomonal Fire Brigade was today recognised for the firefighting efforts of members during the recent Grampians fires and those last February. 27 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Go to Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts
Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal For over 30 years, Mark King has exemplified the spirit of volunteer firefighting in Victoria. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
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 Go to Respected leader honoured with AFSM
Two Life Members in one Russell Mills, who was a member of Woodside Fire Brigade for more than 36 years, recently received two awards. 12 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Go to Two Life Members in one
Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers CFA is celebrating its incredible mums this Mother’s Day and Michelle Turnham said her kids inspired her to become a CFA volunteer. 12 May 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers
South East women emerge as leaders at camp The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development. 26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women emerge as leaders at camp
Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community. 12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years
Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community. 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour
Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service. 24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years
Drouin West honours members at awards night On Saturday 18 November about 90 guests gathered at Drouin West Fire station to celebrate more than 270 years of both combined Senior and Junior Service from its members. 21 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Go to Drouin West honours members at awards night
Women of Willung South paving the way this International Day of Rural Women International Day of Rural Women honours and recognises the role of rural women on 15 October each year. 13 Oct 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Women of Willung South paving the way this International Day of Rural Women
Former St Arnaud Captain honoured A former Captain of St Arnaud Fire Brigade, the late Alan McGee, has been celebrated by having a CFA tanker named in his honour. 26 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to Former St Arnaud Captain honoured
West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals Almost five hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 1 May 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals
Excellence in Leadership Award presented to Emma Conway Commander Emma Conway has been recognised for her exemplary leadership by winning the inaugural CEO Excellence in Leadership award, as part of the biennial Spirit of CFA Awards. 19 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Excellence in Leadership Award presented to Emma Conway
Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner Creswick Fire Brigade held its annual awards dinner over the weekend, with Chief Officer Jason Heffernan in attendance to acknowledge a number of members being awarded with service awards, life member ... 21 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner
Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as 'Boaty', has today officially retired after more than 41 years of service with CFA. 4 Jan 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled
CFA couple receives top honour Willaura members Karen and Graham Robinson have become the first married couple to receive Outstanding Service Awards for their contribution to CFA. 7 Dec 2021 Honours and Awards People Go to CFA couple receives top honour
Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming Long-serving Beaufort CFA volunteer, David Gerrard, has been recognised with an eponymous road in his honour at CFA’s new Volunteer Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming
Distinguished service recognised at new training centre A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen one of our highly respected members honoured with a street named after him at the new VEMTC training facility in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Distinguished service recognised at new training centre
Honouring CFA's first female AFSM recipient The late Winsome Morris was the first female CFA member to receive an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in 2003. The AFSM for distinguished fire services was just one of many medals and honours she ... 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Honouring CFA's first female AFSM recipient