Each year, close to International Firefighters’ Day, CFA hosts its Annual Firefighters Memorial Service to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.
The memorial service provides an important opportunity for family, friends and colleagues to come together to honour and remember members who have lost their lives while serving.
Since 1998, the service has been held at locations across Victoria, including Bendigo, Wangaratta, Sale, Warrnambool, Shepparton, Lilydale, Leongatha, Stawell, Frankston, Myrtleford, Geelong, Beaconsfield, Ballarat, Wodonga, Churchill, Belmont and Treasury Gardens in East Melbourne.
2026 Firefighters Memorial Service
Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
Time: 2.00pm
Location:
Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre
Central Highlands
128 Ingliston Road, Ballan
RSVP: Online form by 20 April 2026
Dress: CFA uniform or smart casual
After the service: Light refreshments will be provided.
Livestream: Link available closer to the event.
Wellbeing support
The Annual Memorial and days such as International Firefighters’ Day can bring up difficult and often painful memories.
If you find yourself experiencing strong emotions, please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
CFA members and their families can also contact the CFA Wellbeing Support Line on 1800 959 232 for free, confidential 24/7 access to psychologists, counsellors, peers and chaplains.
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