Members statements
Country Fire Authority
Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (09:48): Today marks the 80th anniversary of the official formation of the Country Fire Authority on 2 April 1945, although volunteer fire brigades had been active in Victoria from well before that date. Over the past 80 years the CFA has grown to encompass almost 27,000 members across more than 1200 brigades, and they attend more than 37,000 incidents annually. The CFA is one of the most trusted brands and organisations in Victoria. Its volunteers are highly trained and professional in every duty they perform, and they are the heroes of some of the darkest days our state has faced. I thank every single volunteer and career member of the CFA for their service over the past 80 years and look forward to CFA members and brigades continuing to serve our communities into the future.