Country Fire Authority Cranbourne brigade
Pauline RICHARDS (Cranbourne) (10:00): On Saturday night I was delighted to join the Cranbourne CFA fire brigade annual dinner and 85th anniversary alongside Mr Galea from the other place. Under the extraordinary leadership of captain Mitchell Newman, it was an honour to celebrate the contribution of Cranbourne’s finest. On service awards there was Jarryd Simmons to be congratulated for 15 years, Mark Christie for 20 years, Ronald Battams for 25 years and Adam Russell for 30 years. The national medal was awarded to Brendan Wilson, and the brigade life membership for 20 years at Cranbourne went to Mark Christie. I would like to also congratulate the longest standing member of Cranbourne, Robert Lake, with 56 years of service to Cranbourne, and also say the apple does not fall far from the tree and congratulate Anthony Lake on his service and for everything else he does for Cranbourne. The member of the year as voted by the brigade membership was Steven Howard, and I would also like to congratulate Lisa Cunynghame for being a runner-up and a very important part of the crew. Firefighter of the year was also Steven Howard. I would also like to thank Christine Henderson and lieutenant Zoe Russell for their work in making the evening so special. We are extraordinarily lucky to have them.