Aaron Violi (Casey, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Across Casey, our 37 local CFA brigades work 24/7 to keep our communities safe. They do this without ever asking for anything in return. So, once a year, at the brigades' annual dinners, we have a special opportunity to reflect on the achievements of our volunteers and on the sacrifices they make. In the past month, I've had the honour of attending the Mooroolbark and Lilydale CFA dinners.

I rise today to congratulate Lilydale CFA's firefighter of the year, Todd Fenwick, as well as Daniel Walton and Daniel Nolan for being awarded national medals. Congratulations to Graham and Kate Reynolds on taking home the Frank and Anne Whelan community award, as well as to Sheryl Haley and Michael Sartori on 40-year medals, Trevor Dean on his 35-year medal, Matthew Page on his 25-year medal, Daniel Walton on his 20-year medal, Tanya and Tony Brock on their 15-year medals, Tom Hooper and Jamiee Dean on 10-year medals and Steve Fantin and Jaycob Edwards on five-year certificates.

I congratulate Mooroolbark's firefighter of the year, Kris Linley. I also congratulate David Sidebottom on 55 years of service, Paul Williamson on 45 years, Trevor Zammit on 25 years and Andrew Box on 10 years, as well as captain's encouragement award recipient, Peter Oliver.

Thank you to all our local CFAs for all you do. I look forward to attending more annual dinners in the coming months to celebrate our great volunteers. Thank you for what you do.

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