About Us

The Australian Professional Fire-fighters Foundation is dedicated to burn prevention as well as survivor support and recovery programs in all States of Australia. The organisation is committed to becoming more actively involved with its local communities, in particular the children's burns unit. It will provide financial assistance for the purchase of equipment and assist in the operation of a children's burn survivor camp called “Camp Smokey”. The Foundation is also committed to improving and maintaining the internal network and welfare of Professional Fire-fighters and their families.

The APFF is an organisation unique to Australia, which began in South Australia and is expanding, now also having a branch in Queensland. It is an organisation belonging solely to the member fire fighters and their families. Its main purpose is fundraising for charity, offering assistance (both financially and other) to fire victims, especially children, and those in immediate need. In addition, it also aims to become more actively involved in its local communities, assist in the provision of fire prevention information to the community, and improve the internal network and welfare of the fire fighters themselves

The concept for this Foundation originated in Canada, where many years of successful campaigning has not only assisted the community in its various needs, but also raised the profile and morale of the Fire-fighters in that country. This in turn, through the support of the people, has ensured their position within the community.

Committee Members

• Greg Crossman - President
• Noel Johnson - Treasurer/Secretary
• Kevin Boyle - Ball Coordinator
• Barry Luke
• John Collins
• Kevin Eckermann
• Kevin Franklyn
• Jeff Wilton
• John Morton
• John Foody - Public Relations
• David Thompson
• Paul Edwards