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Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as ‘Boaty’, officially retired on Wednesday 5 January, after more than 41 years of service with CFA.<\/p>\n

Mr Boatman\u2019s CFA career started on 30 June 1986 at what was then CFA\u2019s headquarters in Milton Parade, Malvern. However, long before this, Michael had been a member of the Crowlands Rural Fire Brigade in District 16, since early 1980.<\/p>\n

Bernard Boatman, Michael\u2019s uncle, served as Captain of Crowlands for 32 years (1969-2001). His grandfather, Leslie Alexander Wilson Boatman, also served as Captain; there are no official records, though it\u2019s known he served for a very long time.<\/p>\n

During his career with CFA, Mr Boatman held various roles including Assistant Regional Officer, Risk Manager in Horsham, Manager Community Safety for the whole of Grampians\/West Region, as well as several higher duties roles as Regional Director, Executive Manager Community Safety and Assistant Chief Officer (now named Deputy Chief Officer).<\/p>\n

Former District 15 ACFO and fellow West Region alumni, Brett Boatman said to set the record straight once and for all, he and Michael are NOT brothers. They are only very distantly related via their great-great-grandfather.<\/p>\n

Brett spoke of Michael\u2019s involvement in West Region since 1996, where his understated support has not always been visible, but very much appreciated.<\/p>\n

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link<\/p>\n

https:\/\/issuu.com\/themooraboolnews\/docs\/mn_2022-01-25\/11<\/a><\/p>\n

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Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as ‘Boaty’, officially retired on Wednesday 5 January, after more than 41 years of service with CFA. Mr Boatman\u2019s CFA career started on 30 June 1986 at what was then CFA\u2019s headquarters in Milton Parade, Malvern. However, long before this, Michael had been a member […]<\/p>\n

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