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CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

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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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.

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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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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75 years of service to CFA honoured

A 90-year-old CFA veteran who recently received his 75 year service award, joined CFA at the young age of 15.

22 Aug 2024 Honours and Awards

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Wesburn-Millgrove brigade honours stair climbing star

Recently Wesburn-Millgrove Fire Brigade recognised one of its members for his outstanding efforts in the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA leader receives highest honour

CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to C ...

26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Bonegilla brigade celebrates its centenary

Bonegilla Fire Brigade volunteers were pleasantly surprised to see their first fire truck return to the station as part of their centenary celebration yesterday.

8 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Chiltern Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years

It was a joyous trip down memory lane for Chiltern Fire Brigade members on the weekend (18 November) as they celebrated their 150-year anniversary with over 250 community members.

23 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Mt Beauty Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years

Having not celebrated a milestone in the past, it was only fitting Mt Beauty Fire Brigade decided their 75th anniversary was going to be the one to remember.

16 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Citizen's Commendation awarded at Barnawartha Annual Dinner

The night of 18 September 12022 could very well have been remembered in a very different light if not for the actions of Barnawartha Fire Brigade volunteers Jaymee Faz and Grant Pimm.

12 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Identical twin brothers follow strides to become Captain

As identical twin brothers, there was always competition growing up, but as soon the Drennan duo hit CFA, their purpose became solely focused on serving their communities.

2 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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Eastern firefighters awarded National Emergency Medal

More than one hundred Dandenong and Knox volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

18 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Esteemed Ferntree Gully firey takes out AFSM honour

Recognised as one of the most experienced and valued leaders by his peers in the North East, Robert ‘Toddy’ Small will be awarded an Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM) as part of this y ...

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Local firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

More than 700 local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members are being honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

31 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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CFA champion who makes time for everyone

Calm and collected are two of the many words used to describe Boronia Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Relph.

27 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Ralph Ross of Kallista-The Patch Fire Brigade wins Spirit of CFA Seniors Award

There is no one more deserving of receiving the 2022 Spirit of CFA Seniors Award than Ralph Ross. His accomplishments are numerous and varied.

22 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Montrose Captain recognised for Excellence in Innovation with Spirit of CFA Award

A leader who prioritises his brigade’s wellbeing has been awarded the Excellence in Innovation Spirit of CFA Award in the 2022 ceremony.

21 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Paul Spinks wins Spirit of CFA Living The Values Gold Award

Paul Spinks from District 13 has won the 2022 Spirit of CFA Living the Values Gold Award in this year’s ceremony.

19 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Black Summer fireys honours in North East

The significant contributions of CFA firefighters and staff during the 2019/20 Australian bushfire crisis are being recognised, with National Emergency Medals being presented to more than 700 North Ea ...

10 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards

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