The outstanding contribution of the state’s emergency services personnel has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
The Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM) and Emergency Services Medal (ESM) highlight the achievements of those who have dedicated their lives to helping others, and this year’s recipients come from across the sector.
We extend our gratitude and congratulations to all the full-time, part-time, volunteer and auxiliary members of the fire and emergency services who have been recognised:
AFSM
- Mrs Diana Billingsley
- Mr Peter Brick
- Ms Fiona Burns
- Mr Mark Gunning
- Mrs Lisa Hicks
- Mr Mark King
- Mr Benjamin Schmidt
- Mr Timothy Smith
- Mr Murray Talbot
- Mr Jonathon Wood
ESM
- Mrs Irene Cracknell OAM
- Mr Michael Delanis
- Mr Donald Harrison OAM
- Dr Anthony Hodder
- Mr Peter Weeks OAM
Emergency Management Victoria Lessons and Improvement Manager, Lisa Jackson, was also recognised with a Public Service Medal (PSM) for her outstanding public service in emergency management.
Rick Nugent, Emergency Management Commissioner, shared his congratulations to the 2025 recipients.
'Well done to those recognised in today’s awards. Our emergency services personnel consistently work incredibly hard to keep our communities safe and I am proud to see this hard work recognised in this way.'
For the full list of Australia Day Honours for 2025, visit the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia’s website (External link).
The department acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.