Recognising its members’ valued community service at a recent awards ceremony at Lancefield Fire Station, the brigade is now entering into a new phase of generational growth and succession planning.
The brigade can attest to awarding 12 members with service awards for their combined 320 years of contribution to the Country Fire Authority, CFA, and their community.
CFA district two commander Darren Eenjes and Lancefield Fire Brigade captain Gary Rogan presented service awards, ranging from five years to an exceptional 60 years for volunteer Barry Hunt.
Mr Eenjes thanked the brigade members and made a special mention of the great work being done by the brigade management team.
Mr Hunt, a potato farmer and respected community identity, was overwhelmed with the presentation and thanked the brigade and CFA for the award.
Mr Rogan beamed with pride at being able to bring the members together for an informal lunch and afternoon tea to pay respects for their service.
He commented on the exciting future for the brigade with nine new recruits and the experienced members adding postive leadership and values.
“We are on the cusp of a positive change within the brigade and the recognition of members here today is one way to ensure everyone is valued,” he said.
