Historical information

The Emerald Fire Brigade was established in 1941 and has an area of responsibility of approximately 35 square kilometres.

The CFA National Medal is awarded for 'diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances, including in times of emergency and national disaster, in direct protection of life and property'.

Significance

This photograph is socially significant as it depicts a member of a local emergency services provider. Margaret Johnson was a member of the Emerald Fire Brigade from 1985 until her death in 2003. During that time she held the positions of Secretary and Communications Officer. She received the CFA National Medal in 2001 and was awarded Life Membership in 2002.

Emergency services providers are of great significance to local communities. Aside from fighting fires the Emerald Fire Brigade runs community fire safety education programs at schools, markets and supermarkets.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph. This photograph is of Margaret Johnson. Margaret was a member of the Emerald Fire Brigade (CFA) from 1985 until her death in 2003. She is wearing an Emerald Fire Brigade uniform and is posing beside a mesh-netted bag filled with an assortment of games and toys, notably a ball, a teddy bear, a Pictionary board game, and a pogo stick.