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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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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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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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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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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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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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Looking back at our 80th year

As we approach the end of the year, we acknowledge the resilience and unwavering service of our volunteers and staff in safeguarding people, communities and the environment across Victoria.

19 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day

Today on International Volunteer Day (5 December), we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of our volunteers - the people at the heart of everything we do.

5 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Recognising our commitment to safety

Meet the winners of our National Safe Work Month Awards - the individuals who go above and beyond in promoting a safe working environment for our members.

19 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Health and Safety

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Horsham celebrates 150 years of service

Horsham Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service over the weekend, marking the milestone with a community open day and members’ dinner.

17 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Heroic tradie honoured for life-saving rescue

A Melbourne man has been recognised for his extraordinary courage after rescuing a disabled woman trapped inside her burning home on New Year’s Day 2024.

27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards

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Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Applications are open for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

23 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Discover the new Honours and Awards search and filter dashboard

We’re excited to launch a new tool designed to make recognising outstanding contributions easier than ever: the Honours and Awards search and filter dashboard.

11 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards

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Time to shine: Nominations open for Australian Fire Service Medal

CFA members across Victoria are being called on to recognise the outstanding individuals among them as nominations open for the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

4 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards

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Volunteers recognised for training contribution

Volunteers Di Billingsley and Phil Graham have been recognised with an Executive Director’s Citation for Service by Bushfires Northern Territory (NT).

18 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Training and Recruitment

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Top honours for CFA-led research team

A CFA research scientist and her team have won top honors at the inaugural Natural Hazards Research awards for their work in predictive fire mapping.

2 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Planning and Research

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EOI | Honours, Awards & Remembrance Board Committee member (CFA Volunteer)

Calling for CFA volunteer expressions of interest for the CFA Board Committee – Honours, Awards & Remembrance for a period of three (3) years.

16 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards

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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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