Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Country Fire Authority Tatura brigade

Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (13:34): It was an honour to once again attend the annual Tatura fire brigade award night to celebrate the brigade’s dedicated volunteers. The Tatura fire brigade has a 128-year history of protecting the local community, and the awards night recognised recipients with a combined total of an amazing 540 years of service to the CFA and the Tatura community. A total of 21 members received service medals or certificates on the night, ranging from five to 55 years service for the brigade. Four national medals were also awarded on the night. Jeffrey Alexander and George Taylor were recipients of the National Medal 3rd Clasp, while Colin Magnay and Greg Maher received the National Medal 1st Clasp. I congratulate them all on receiving these honours.

I would like to make special mention of Ray Rennie and Margaret Chance, who were both awarded 55-year service medals – a magnificent achievement by them both. Another 15 members were also acknowledged for their service, with awards ranging from five-year certificates through to 45-year service medals. Four Tatura CFA members were awarded life membership of the brigade on the night. Ray Rennie, Andrew Morom, Greg Maher and Pete Dedman have all been absolute stalwarts of the Tatura fire brigade for many years, and I personally want to congratulate them on their life memberships and thank them for their dedicated and exemplary service to the Tatura community.

Thank you to all the Tatura fire brigade members, their families and the brigade’s ladies auxiliary for the sacrifices they all make to keep our community safe.