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North West firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

Over four hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members from District 2 have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

3 Apr 2023 Honours and Awards

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Dromana vehicles named in honour of long serving members

Dromana Fire Brigade has named a further two of its vehicles to honour and respect their long-serving past and present members.

2 Mar 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Tarrawingee's young right-hand man recognised as brigade's firefighter of the year

There’s not a day you won’t find 21-year-old Charlie McGrath donning his CFA workwear or lending a helping hand during a middle-of-the-night callout.

1 Mar 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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Nominations open for fire service honour

Nominate an outstanding CFA member for an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the next round of Australian Honours.

8 Feb 2023 Honours and Awards

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Springhurst work horse recognised for over 65 years of service

Stalwart of the Springhurst community, Brian Dunne, has been recognised for his incredible 68 years of service as a CFA member, when he was awarded a National Medal and five Clasps at the Springhurst ...

3 Feb 2023 Honours and Awards People

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AFSM for dedicated Ballarat firey

Mark Cartledge has received recognition for his thirty-year commitment to firefighting by being named a recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Five CFA members awarded Australian Fire Service Medals

Five decorated CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their dedicated service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Panton Hill CFA veteran honoured with AFSM

Neil Marshall’s long and distinguished service to CFA spans more than 61 years.

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Champion of change honoured with AFSM

Many people across CFA and the wider emergency services have benefited from Michael Rowe’s vision, diligence and commitment to community safety and inclusion across his 42-year volunteer career.

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Ken Stuart humbled by AFSM honour

A CFA volunteer firefighter for more than 55 years, Kenneth (Ken) Stuart has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours to recognise his strong leadership and dedicati ...

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards 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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