VFBV extends its congratulations to all CFA members who were honoured with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) or the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
David Gerrard AFSM - Beaufort CFA volunteer, Captain of 22 years, Deputy Group Officer and former District 16 VFBV President.
Peter Schmidt AFSM - CFA’s Southern Regional Director is also an ex Captain, former Deputy Group Officer and volunteer of 30 years. He currently volunteers with the Sorrento Fire Brigade.
Andrew O'Connell AFSM - an Operations Commander with the MFB, Andrew is also a long serving volunteer with Hurstbridge Fire Brigade.
Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) are;
Leon Williams OAM (Mooroopna CFA)
Ian Bodinnar OAM (Nyah Nyah West CFA)
Norm Bodinnar OAM (Nyah Nyah West CFA)
John McEvoy OAM (Dederang CFA)
Alan George Eley OAM (Echuca CFA)
