CFA’s Annual Firefighter Memorial Service will be held on Sunday 3 May 2026 at VEMTC Central Highlands, Balan to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting their communities. 

The service is held on the Sunday, close to International Firefighters’ Day, and provides an important opportunity for family members, friends, CFA and VFBV executives as well as government representatives to come together to lay wreaths, remember lives and honour the personal sacrifices and commitment firefighters make each and every day.

Annual Firefighter Memorial Service details

Location: Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre, Central Highlands, 128 Ingliston Road, Ballan

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026

Time: 2pm

Dress: CFA uniform or smart casual attire

RSVP: by 20th April 2026 online via www.cfa.vic.gov.au/rsvp 

Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the service.

Livestream: A link to the service livestream will be available closer to the service date on CFA's website.

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