Urban and rural brigades from across the state travelled to Mooroopna across two weekends to participate in Junior and Senior Championships.
A deluge just days before the second weekend of events caused minor flooding and fallen debris at the event site. After a massive clean-up effort by CFA volunteers and staff, with help from the City of Greater Shepparton council, spectators were treated to nearly perfect weather as they cheered on teams in intense competition.
Members from local brigades like Natalie Dobbyn from Mooroopna joined members from further afield such as Shymma Harris from Pakenham as they returned to participate in the competitions side by side, bringing a great sense of camaraderie to both weekends.
The corporate tent again featured displays such as the latest training and infrastructure highlights, and the site was also used midweek to promote fire safety for school children.
On the second weekend, the local community were treated to a Torchlight Procession through the streets of Shepparton, highlighting the value of tradition in CFA, while Beazleys Bridge's victory in the inaugural Outstanding Female Team Trophy provided a glimpse into the future of CFA.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the state championships were not only important to our members, but they are also a highlight of the CFA annual calendar.
“The State Championships are a big part of CFA’s volunteer culture, and promotes the important values of teamwork and respect, as well as engaging our members in some friendly competition with like-minded competitors,” Jason said.
Results from both weekends can be found below.
URBAN JUNIORS – FINAL AGGREGATES
From the first weekend on 18 and 19 March, congratulations to Melton A as the overall winners for the Urban Juniors events.
UNDER 14 AGGREGATE
1st place: Melton A
2nd place: Kangaroo Flat A
3rd place: Sale
UNDER 17 AGGREGATE
1st place: Melton A
2nd place: Grovedale
3rd place: Kangaroo Flat A
GRAND AGGREGATE
1st place: Melton A
2nd place: Kangaroo Flat A
3rd place: Grovedale
The second weekend on 25 and 26 March involved the Urban and Rural Seniors, and Rural Juniors events.
RURAL JUNIORS – FINAL AGGREGATES
Congratulations to Napoleons-Enfield Brigade who are the overall winners for the Rural Juniors event.
11-13 YEARS AGGREGATE
1st place: Napoleons-Enfield A
2nd place: Ascot & District A
3rd place: Beazley’s Bridge A
11-15 YEARS AGGREGATE
1st place: Napoleons-Enfield A
2nd place: Beazley’s Bridge A
3rd place: Springhurst A
CHAMPION TEAM:
1st place: Napoleons-Enfield A
2nd place: Beazley’s Bridge A
3rd place: Ascot & District A
RURAL SENIORS – FINAL AGGREGATES
Division 1 Aggregate
1st place: Hurstbridge A
2nd place: Eldorado A
3rd place: Leopold A
Division 2 Aggregate
1st place: Sedgwick A
2nd place: Mandurang A
3rd place: Hurstbridge D
Division 3 Aggregate
1st place: Dunolly A
2nd place: Mandurang B
3rd place: Eldorado B
URBAN SENIORS – FINAL AGGREGATES
Congratulations to Melton A who are the overall winners for the Urban Seniors event.
Dry Aggregate
1st place: Tatura A
2nd place: TIED - Melton A and Harvey (WA)
Wet Aggregate
1st place: Pakenham/Narre Warren
2nd place: TIED – Osborne Park A, Wendouree, and Osborne Park B
Female Aggregate
1st place: Euroa
2nd place: Melton B
3rd place: Tatura A
‘A’ Section Aggregate
1st place: Melton A
2nd place: Harvey (WA)
3rd place: Osborne Park
‘B’ Section Aggregate
1st place: TIED - Osborne Park A and Wendouree
2nd place: TIED – Harvey (WA) and Melton A
‘B’ Section Wet Aggregate
1st place: Pakenham/Narre Warren
2nd place: Osborne Park B
3rd place: Echuca
‘A’ Section Appliance Aggregate
1st place: Melton A
2nd place: Harvey (WA)
3rd place: Dandenong
‘B’ Section Appliance Aggregate
1st place: Cohuna
2nd place: Echuca
3rd place: Pakenham/Narre Warren
A full list of the 2023 Rural Championship and Urban Championship results can be found on the VFBV website.
Congratulations to all brigades who competed and thank you to all who attended this year's competitions. In 2024, we look forward to welcoming more of our volunteers, brigades and local community members.
The 2023 State Firefighter Championships are supported by the Victorian Government.