CFA replaces Tanker 1 with a new Hino Medium Tanker in June and a Ford Ranger twin cab is purchased by Brigade to support the Brigade’s operations. Ex-Captain Andrew Howlett is awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Queens Birthday Honours List. A major occasion was the handover on October 20^th of three new vehicles (Light Tanker, Medium Tanker and Support Vehicle) by Damian Drum MLC and Cr Rod Fyffe.