STATEWIDE NEWS
2020 CFA Photo Competition winners As part of CFA’s celebrations during National Volunteer Week in May 2020, CFA announced the winners of its photo competition. Each entrant nominated which one of CFA’s values (safety, teamwork, adaptable, integrity and respect) their photo represented. Congratulations to Firefighter Scott Mulheran from Eynesbury Fire Brigade for winning the amateur category. Scott captured the image while on deployment at Kremnos in north-east NSW on 18 November 2019. “It was a great opportunity to support other colleagues and I was excited to be part of a strike team,” Scott said. “I had flown up that day and wanted to document my first day on deployment. The sun was going down and I thought what a great view, so I captured it and sent it to my family. “I joined the Bayswater team as an extra so the two people in the photo are from that side of town. Photos can become wonderful memories of your experience.” Congratulations to First Lieutenant Luke Commisso from North West Mooroopna Fire Brigade for winning the professional category. On 4 January 2020, Luke was part of a strike team at Mount Balmattum near Euroa, battling a fire on a hillside. “I captured this photo during one of the bad days of the season,” Luke said. “I had taken the day off work to go on a strike team. “My captain was the driver and there were two other members from our brigade along with two neighbouring brigades all involved. We tried to fight the fire ourselves but couldn’t contain it. I could see the helicopter coming over, so I captured the moment.” Luke has been on hundreds of strike teams with his dad. “I joined CFA with my dad over 18 year ago,” Luke said. “The skills I’ve learned are incredible. Joining CFA was probably the best thing I’ve ever done. “You don’t always need the best camera; phones can do an excellent job,” Luke added. “Occupational health and safety is key, being considerate of who you’re taking photos of and be responsible.” There were more than 130 entries in the competition this year. Thank you to everyone for entering.
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