16/10/2026
Celebrating generations of service at Kyneton Fire Brigade 🚒👏
From five years of service to an incredible 65, our Kyneton Brigade Awards Day on Sunday 11 October celebrated the people who give so much to our brigade and community.
It was an opportunity to recognise long service, outstanding achievements and the everyday contributions that keep our brigade strong.
🏅 CFA Service Awards
Congratulations and thank you to:
• 5 years — Nic Hanna and Chris Crean
• 10 years — Andrew Twomey and Brooke Westwood
• 15 years — Pam Reidy
• 20 years — Joanne Smith
• 25 years — Josh Gamble
• 30 years — Henry Bleeck and Lyndsay Hinneberg
• 35 years — Colin Webber
• 40 years — Brett Magrath
• 50 years — Ronda Walker OAM
• 65 years — Enid Fielding
These milestones represent decades of commitment, generosity and service. A special congratulations to Enid on 65 years and Ronda on 50 years — remarkable contributions to celebrate.
🏅 National Medal and First Clasp
Congratulations to Siegfried Thiner on this recognition of his service.
⭐ VFBV Gold Star
Congratulations to Brett Magrath, who received the VFBV Gold Star alongside his 40-year CFA Service Award.
We also celebrated members whose leadership, teamwork and dedication have made a difference across the brigade.
🏅 Laurie Fielding Memorial Award — Clive Brookes
Clive is always ready to share his knowledge, support training and community events, or lend a hand around the station. As Captain Andrew Twomey said: “Clive is the quiet achiever of this brigade. He leads by example, and he gets the job done with a minimum of fuss.”
🏅 Noel Jenkins Trophy — Rohan Dickins
Recognised for his dedication to training, emergency response and teamwork. Rohan’s mentoring and encouragement have helped newer firefighters develop their skills and confidence.
🏅 HR and JT Harper Memorial Trophy — Angelica Fox
Our Community Safety Coordinator was recognised for her leadership and commitment to keeping Kyneton safe through local partnerships, community activities and fire awareness education for young people.
🏅 Clarie Riordan Award — Tristian Smith, Jess Cockerill-Wright, Royce Sharp and Sam Foster
Years of persistence paid off for our Wet Hose team, who won the Wet Hose Striking 1 Disc event at the Senior State Championships in 15.49 seconds. A fantastic achievement!
🏅 Matthew Donovan Award — Hailey Stubbs
Recognised for her enthusiasm, resilience and commitment to learning. Hailey’s positive attitude and strong work ethic have made her a valued member as she works towards becoming a firefighter.
🌿 Bent Branch Award — Luke and Charlie Tracey
Our light-hearted brigade tradition brought a few laughs, with Luke and Charlie taking home this year’s award.
In the last financial year, our brigade responded to 164 incidents. Behind every response are volunteers who give their time, and families who support them.
Captain Twomey acknowledged that shared commitment: “Behind every member who responds to a call-out is a family who supports them, and that sacrifice deserves to be acknowledged and thanked as well.”
Thank you to Annalisa Clark and the Awards Day team for bringing everyone together, and to our families, partner brigades, local businesses and supporters for standing alongside us throughout the year.
In our 142nd year, we’re proud to celebrate the generations who have helped build this brigade and those carrying it forward.
Congratulations to all our recipients, and thank you for everything you contribute to Kyneton and the surrounding districts. 💛
