The 2022 CFA/VFBV State Championships have wrapped up, with the event a resounding success.
Brigades from across the state travelled to Mooroopna across two weekends to participate in Senior and Junior, Urban and Rural Championships.
With perfect weather conditions, members put their athleticism on show in a fierce competition. Almost 1000 CFA and VFBV members were in attendance.
In addition to the competitive events of the Championships, many elements from across CFA departments were on show.
While the corporate tent featured exhibits such as the latest training and infrastructure highlights, the site was also utilised midweek to promote fire safety for school children.
In greatest demand, though, were the fitting rooms where volunteers could view and try on the new CFA workwear which will be rolled out in coming months. The feedback on the clothing was overwhelmingly positive and the opportunity to examine the gear and ask questions proved invaluable.
The return of the Torchlight Procession through the streets of Shepparton illuminated the importance of tradition the CFA to the general public, while the future of CFA was seen by the success of Euroa in the first ever Female Aggregate Trophy.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the new women's events were a fantastic display of what our women can achieve.
“I’ve been so impressed with the high level of skill displayed by the women in these new events. We hope to see even greater levels of participation in coming Championships,” Jason said.
VFBV President Nev Jones AFSM said the Champs were a success all round.
"It’s been so pleasing to see the number of people involved; both CFA staff displaying all that they do to help us; and the number of volunteers participating in the Championships," Nev said.
"The highlight for me was the torchlight procession through the streets of Shepparton in conjunction with an event that was already being staged there. It was a real showcase for CFA to be part of that and it’s been an exceptionally good weekend. Well done to everyone.”
Results from both weekends can be found below.
From the first weekend on 19 and 20 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 26 and 27 March involved the Urban and Rural Seniors and Rural Juniors events.
Congratulations to Springhurst A who are the overall winners for the Rural Juniors event.
11-13 YEARS AGGREGATE
1st place: Springhurst A
2nd place: Ascot and District A
3rd place: Beazley's Bridge A
11-15 YEARS AGGREGATE
1st place: Napoleon’s-Enfield A
2nd place: TIED – Elaine A and Beazley’s Bridge A
CHAMPION TEAM
1st place: Springhurst A
2nd place: TIED – Napoleon’s-Enfield and Beazley's Bridge A
Congratulations to Melton A who are the overall winners for the Urban Seniors event.
Dry Aggregate
1st place: Tatura
2nd place: Melton A
3rd place: Osborne Park A
Wet Aggregate
1st place: Harvey (WA)
2nd place: TIED –Werribee and Kangaroo Flat
‘A’ SECTION
1st place: Melton A
2nd place: Harvey (WA)
3rd place: Osborne Park
‘B’ SECTION
1st place: Werribee
2nd place: TIED – Swan Hill and Kangaroo Flat
Congratulations to Truganina who are the overall winners for the Rural Seniors event.
Division 1 Aggregate
1st place: Springhurst A
2nd place: Connewarre B, Leopold A, and Sedgwick B
Division 2 Aggregate
1st place: Truganina A
2nd place: Wallington A and Hurstbridge C
Division 3 Aggregate
1st place: Eldorado C
2nd place: Springhurst B
3rd place: Strathmerton A
A full list of the 2021 results can be found on the VFBV website.
Congratulations to all brigades who participated in this year’s championships. We look forward to welcoming more of our volunteers, brigades and members of the community in 2023.
The 2022 State Firefighter Championships are supported by the Victorian Government.