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Dedicated service to CFA recognised with top honour

CFA volunteer Ross Coyle has been awarded the highest honour for a member of an Australian fire service as part of the 2021 Australia Day honours.

25 Jan 2021 Honours and Awards

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Community hero honoured with AFSM

CFA volunteer Mark Roberts has received the highest award for an Australian firefighter at this year’s Australia Day honours.

25 Jan 2021 Honours and Awards

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Aviation hero receives prestigious award

CFA volunteer Leighton Wraith said he is thrilled to be awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2021 Australia Day honours for his long and outstanding service to C ...

25 Jan 2021 Honours and Awards

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Australia Day honours for CFA members

CFA volunteers are among those who have been awarded the highest honour for a member of any Australian fire service.

25 Jan 2021 Honours and Awards

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Eric Smith – Eaglehawk Citizen of the Year

Former Eaglehawk Fire Brigade Captain Eric Smith, who was instrumental in protecting the community during the 2009 fires, will receive the honour of Eaglehawk Citizen of the Year for 2021.

22 Jan 2021 Honours and Awards People

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Long-serving Koondrook Fire Brigade member receives recognition

Last Friday night Brigade Captain John Schulze had the privilege of presenting one of their worthy members, Ben Archard, with an award which hasn’t been presented by Koondrook Fire Brigade since ...

21 Dec 2020 Honours and Awards

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Most significant shift in fire safety in a generation – residential sprinklers

CFA Executive Manager Community Infrastructure, Andrew Andreou has received a Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) Commissioner’s Award.

9 Dec 2020 Honours and Awards

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CFA celebrates International Volunteer Day 2020

On 5 December CFA will be celebrating International Volunteer Day (IVD) recognising volunteers worldwide for the contribution they make to their communities.

3 Dec 2020 Honours and Awards

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Fireys commended for saving a firefighter’s life

Three CFA volunteer firefighters have been officially commended for saving the life of a fellow firefighter a year ago during the NSW fires.

2 Dec 2020 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire

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Commemorative $2 coin honours firefighters

The Royal Australian Mint has today launched a commemorative coloured $2 coin to honour those who battled the horrific 2019-20 summer bushfires.

29 Oct 2020 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Last chance to nominate for the 2021 AFSM

Nominations close 1 November 2020 so there is still time to nominate for the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

27 Oct 2020 Honours and Awards

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Quarterly award nominations are now open

CFA has launched a new recognition program to show appreciation for its members and their contributions towards CFA's mission to protect lives and property.

22 Oct 2020 Honours and Awards

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