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Honouring 80 years of dedication at Main Ridge

A passionate 80 years of community service was celebrated over the weekend, as CFA members from Main Ridge Fire Brigade gathered with friends and family to mark the occasion.

19 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Replacement process for awards lost in recent bushfires

We have received several enquiries about the process for replacing awards that may have been lost or damaged during the recent bushfires.

13 May 2026 Honours and Awards

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CFA commemorates lost lives of heroic firefighters

CFA members, families and friends have come together in Ballan to honour firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

3 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information

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A century of service

Boneo Fire Brigade is celebrating an extraordinary milestone, as two of its members — Keith Newnham and Richard 'Ricky' Clayton — each reach an incredible 50 years of continuous service.

27 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Others People

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CFA members to be honoured at national memorial service

The families of three CFA volunteers who lost their lives in the line of duty will be presented with memorial medallions at the 2026 AFAC National Memorial Service on Friday 8 May.

24 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Undera Fire Brigade celebrate special service

Undera Fire Brigade members, along with family and friends, recently came together to recognise and celebrate the service of several of its members.

24 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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80 years of dedication for Erica and District

Erica and District Fire Brigade proudly gathered over the weekend (Sunday 12 April) to celebrate 80 years of service to their local community.

13 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Cosgrove & Pine Lodge brigade celebrates 115 years

On Sunday 15 March, Cosgrove & Pine Lodge Fire Brigade members came together to acknowledge and celebrate 115 years of service to the community.

8 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Stawell lights up for State Champs

The town of Stawell came alive last night (Saturday 28 March) as more than 40 CFA brigades and one from Western Australia, took part in the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships Torchlight Processi ...

29 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards People

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2026 Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards

Do you know a CFA volunteer or staff member who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in the community?

25 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards

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Nominate a CFA member for the Australian Fire Service Medal

There is still time to recognise an outstanding CFA member by nominating them for the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2027 Australia Day Honours.

24 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards

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CFA joins emergency services partners to celebrate International Women's Day

CFA continues to proudly support and participate in International Women’s Day (IWD) events alongside our emergency service partners, highlighting the valuable contributions women make across the ...

6 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness People

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Prestigious award for supporting vulnerable people

Congratulations to CFA staff member Angela Cook who has won the Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Champion 2026 Award for her work on the People at Higher Risk (PAHR) project.

6 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards

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CFA brigade wins mine rescue competition

CFA’s Oscar 1 Technical Rescue Brigade has claimed first place at the 2026 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC) in Bendigo, showcasing their skill and teamwork against some of the country's ...

4 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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50 years strong for south west stalwart Chris Tully

Southwest CFA volunteer and stalwart Chris Tully recently celebrated reaching a remarkable 50 years of service to his local communities and was acknowledged with a CFA Life Membership.

24 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Nominate a CFA member for the AFSM

It’s time to recognise outstanding CFA members for Australia’s highest fire service distinction - the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

5 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards

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100 years young and 80 years of dedication

Fryerstown Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise a remarkable milestone, celebrating 80 years of dedicated service from one of its most dedicated members, Jim Cole.

2 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards People

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

This Australia Day, five highly regarded CFA members were awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Respected leader honoured with AFSM

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipient Brendan Blake describes his 54 years of volunteering with CFA as a ‘50 year marriage’, a union built on dedication, respect, and loyalty.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Experienced captain receives top honour

Kelvin Bateman has been the driving force behind the successful Dunrobin-Nangeela Fire Brigade, just north of Casterton, for decades.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Highly-qualified operational leader and innovator receives AFSM

Gavin Parker AFSM began his service with CFA as a volunteer at Neerim South Fire Brigade in 1976, where he held numerous leadership positions.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Australian Fire Service Medal recognises trailblazing leadership

Emma Conway’s outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to community safety, and tireless advocacy for CFA volunteers and women in emergency management make her a highly deserving recipient ...

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Road rescue pioneer and wellbeing advocate honoured with AFSM

Garth Johnson has dedicated more than 45 years to serving his community as a CFA volunteer, a leader in road rescue and a wellbeing advocate.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Honouring the heart of Redesdale brigade

Redesdale Fire Brigade recently celebrated a remarkable milestone: 90 years of combined service from two of its most dedicated members, Len 'Lenny' McGrath and Sue Newnham.

21 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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