ALMOST 150 CFA volunteers were awarded a National Emergency Medal in Kyneton last week for their efforts fighting the Black Saturday fires.
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The medals recognise the service CFA members performed in significant emergencies.
Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Amanda Millar presented the medals to people from 19 brigades at Kyneton Town Hall.
“During the 24 hours of February 7, 2009, Loddon Mallee Region fire brigades responded to more than 240 call outs including major fires at Bendigo and Redesdale,” regional director of Loddon Mallee Region Mike Wassing said.
“Our volunteer and staff fire fighters along with other services demonstrated an incredible display of dedication, community commitment and self sacrifice to support people in need during and after the fires.
“My Regional Leadership Team and I are extremely proud of the humble but steadfast service during the terrible time of these fires in our states history.”
Medals will also be presented to CFA volunteers and members this weekend at The Capital theatre in Bendigo.
More than 160 people will be honoured over a morning and afternoon session.
The volunteers come from 13 brigades and regions.
Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Wendy Lovall will make the presentations at 10.30am and 2pm.
