Geraldton Volunteer Fire and Rescue

24/09/2026

On 19th September, we celebrated our Annual Captains Dinner — a fantastic night filled with plenty of laughs, great company, well-deserved awards and service medals.

🏆 Annual Award Recipients

* Sophie Clements — Best First Year Firefighter 2025–2026
* Mackinnley Orr — Most Improved Firefighter 2025–2026
* Erin De Boni — Most Dedicated Firefighter 2025–2026
* Chris Neighbour — Members’ Choice: Best Firefighter 2025–2026
* Joel Brady — Best Firefighter 2025–2026

Erin De Boni and Samuel Tate were also presented with the Golden Helmet Award, which is awarded to the firefighter or firefighters who make a particularly memorable and humorous mistake throughout the year!

🎖️ Service Medal Recipients

* Nick Geronimos — 1st and 2nd National Medal Clasps
* Lewis Roffey Senior — VFRS 40 Years of Service Clasp
* Shane Caratti — VFRS 15 Years of Service Clasp
* Robert Roffey — VFRS 15 Years of Service Clasp
* Joel Brady — VFRS 10 Years of Service Medal
* Aaron Halliday — VFRS 10 Years of Service Medal
* Chris Hamilton — VFRS 5 Years of Service Clasp
* Mitchell Mace — VFRS 5 Years of Service Medallion
* Michael Malone — VFRS 5 Years of Service Medallion

🚒 Promotions

Congratulations to Joel Brady and Aaron Halliday, who were promoted to Leading Firefighters of the brigade.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped plan, organise and contribute to making the night such an amazing and memorable occasion for everyone.

Congratulations to all of our award, medal and promotion recipients — your dedication, commitment and contribution to the brigade are greatly appreciated.

16/09/2026

What an amazing training night! We refreshed our RCR (Road Crash Rescue) training, our probationary members got to get on the hydraulic tools for the first time with the guidance and experience from our senior firefighters and a member of the CFS (Career fighter fighting station) who volunteered their time to help our training progress! Thank you to everyone for coming out and making the night great.

27/07/2026

22/07/2026

Our Tuesday training last night consisted of a drill call out, a chance for our team to practise under the time pressure of a call out. We had majority of the team running out hoses and two of our members training in BA (Breathing apparatus) with the help of our District Officer Brent running through drills to prepare for there upcoming course. A big thank you to the owners of O’Brien four wheel drive centre for allowing us to use there facilities.

01/07/2026

In June each year, we hold our annual AGM (Annual General Meeting) we nominate, vote and elect our executive positions. This year we welcome an entire change over in executive members:

Captain: Lloyd Storey
Lieutenant: Chris Neighbour
Apparatus Officer: Allan Graham
Secretary: Erin De Boni
Treasurer: Tristan Penny

We sincerely thank last years executive members who have handed over so gracefully and brought us to where we are now. Their leadership, commitment and hard work will forever be appreciated.

Here’s to a new year!

18/06/2026

On our Tuesday training night we ventured outside of the station! We pulled up at our local marina, and practised our ocean drafting. This is one of the many ways that we can collect water if we don’t have access to a hydrant. This can also be done from other large bodies of water such as dams, pools or lakes!

11/06/2026

On the 10th of June we celebrate First Responders Day.

We take today to reflect and thank our first responders of all industries. Rain or shine they’re out there helping our community.

Thank you first responders.

02/06/2026

A beautiful day out at Geraldton museum celebrating our beautiful state! Thank you to all of the events organisers that made this possible and all of the lovely families we got to meet!

01/06/2026

Today on June 1st it’s Smoke alarm action day! We encourage everyone to check there smoke alarms thoroughly, with the process of “Test, Check, Clean, Replace”! This small act can help keep you and your family safe in your homes.

01/06/2026

On WA Day, head to the Geraldton Museum where our volunteers, with their bright smiles, are ready to guide you through the awesome gear we have to show!