CFA/VFBV State Championships wrap up for another year

Urban and Rural Brigades from across the state travelled to Mooroopna across two weekends to participate in Junior and Senior Championships.

A deluge just days before the second weekend of events caused minor flooding and fallen debris at the event site. After a massive clean-up effort by CFA volunteers and staff, with help from the City of Greater Shepparton, spectators were treated to nearly perfect weather as they cheered on teams in intense competition.

Members from local brigades like Natalie Dobbyn from Mooroopna joined members from further afield such as Shymma Harris from Pakenham as they returned to participate in the competitions side by side, bringing a great sense of camaraderie to both weekends.

The corporate tent again featured displays such as the latest training and infrastructure highlights, and the site was also utilised midweek to promote fire safety for school children.

On the second weekend, the local community were treated to a Torchlight Procession through the streets of Shepparton, highlighting the value of tradition in CFA, while Beazley's Bridge's victory in the inaugural Outstanding Female Team Trophy provided a glimpse into the future of CFA.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the state championships are not only important to our members, they are a highlight of the CFA annual calendar.

"The State Championships are a big part of CFA's volunteer culture, and promotes the important values of teamwork and respect, as well as engaging our members in some friendly competition with like-minded competitors," Jason said.

Results from both weekends can be found below.

URBAN JUNIORS - FINAL AGGREGATES

From the first weekend on 18 and 19 March, congratulations to Melton A as the overall winners for the Urban Juniors events.

UNDER 14 AGGREGATE

1^st place: Melton A

2^nd place: Kangaroo Flat A

3^rd place: Sale

UNDER 17 AGGREGATE

1^st place: Melton A

2^nd place: Grovedale

3^rd place: Kangaroo Flat A

GRAND AGGREGATE

1^st place: Melton A

2^nd place: Kangaroo Flat A

3^rd place: Grovedale

The second weekend on 25 and 26 March involved the Urban and Rural Seniors, and Rural Juniors events.

RURAL JUNIORS - FINAL AGGREGATES

Congratulations to Napoleons-Enfield Brigade who are the overall winners for the Rural Juniors event.

11-13 YEARS AGGREGATE

1^st place: Napoleons-Enfield A

2^nd place: Ascot & District A

3^rd place: Beazley's Bridge A

11-15 YEARS AGGREGATE

1^st place: Napoleons-Enfield A

2^nd place: Beazley's Bridge A

3^rd place: Springhurst A

CHAMPION TEAM:

1^st place: Napoleons-Enfield A

2^nd place: Beazley's Bridge A

3^rd place: Ascot & District A

RURAL SENIORS - FINAL AGGREGATES

Division 1 Aggregate

1^st place: Hurstbridge A

2^nd place: Eldorado A

3^rd place: Leopold A

Division 2 Aggregate

1^st place: Sedgwick A

2^nd place: Mandurang A

3^rd place: Hurstbridge D

Division 3 Aggregate

1^st place: Dunolly A

2^nd place: Mandurang B

3^rd place: Eldorado B

URBAN SENIORS - FINAL AGGREGATES

Congratulations to Melton A who are the overall winners for the Urban Seniors event.

Dry Aggregate

1^st place: Tatura A

2^nd place: TIED - Melton A and Harvey (WA)

Wet Aggregate

1^st place: Pakenham/Narre Warren

2^nd place: TIED - Osborne Park A, Wendouree, and Osborne Park B

Female Aggregate

1^st place: Euroa

2^nd place: Melton B

3^rd place: Tatura A

'A' Section Aggregate

1^st place: Melton A

2^nd place: Harvey (WA)

3^rd place: Osborne Park

'B' Section Aggregate

1^st place: TIED - Osborne Park A and Wendouree

2^nd place: TIED - Harvey (WA) and Melton A

'B' Section Wet Aggregate

1^st place: Pakenham/Narre Warren

2^nd place: Osborne Park B

3^rd place: Echuca

'A' Section Appliance Aggregate

1^st place: Melton A

2^nd place: Harvey (WA)

3^rd place: Dandenong

'B' Section Appliance Aggregate

1^st place: Cohuna

2^nd place: Echuca

3^rd place: Pakenham/Narre Warren

A full list of the 2023 Rural Championship and Urban Championship results can be found on the VFBV website.

Congratulations to all brigades who competed and thankyou to all who attended this year's competitions. In 2024, we look forward to welcoming more of our volunteers, brigades, and local community members.

The 2023 State Firefighter Championships are supported by the Victorian Government.