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A century of service for Nyah Nyah West

Nyah Nyah West Fire Brigade has proudly marked 100 years of service over the weekend, celebrating the centenary with a community open day, luncheon and medal presentation.

1 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA Captain honoured for fiery truck rescue

Jeffcott Fire Brigade Captain Bradley Burke has received the Chief Officer’s Commendation for Courage after risking his life to rescue a truck driver from a burning vehic ...

18 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards

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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

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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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North-west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

More than 90 local volunteer firefighters and six CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

15 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire

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Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years

Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Gavin Thompson’s more than 35 years of service to CFA exemplify his exceptional leadership, innovation, operational skills and commitment to community safety.

10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People

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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

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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

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Eight Fijian CFA members now operational across Swan Hill

The Swan Hill community has added further strength to their emergency response over the weekend, with eight Fijian CFA members receiving their General Firefighter Course certificates.

3 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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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

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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

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Swan Hill stalwart receives Outstanding Service Medal

A long-serving Swan Hill Fire Brigade firefighter has been presented with one of CFA’s most prestigious awards at the brigade’s annual awards night.

26 Aug 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Excellence in Capability Planning – 2022 Team Award

Succession planning is vital to ensure the ongoing capability of CFA brigades and groups, allowing for the development of members in line with future role demand.

26 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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