The Nationals: Modern technology to boost emergency services capabilities
The Nationals WA have committed to roll out drone technology [...]
Federal and State Gov’t: Joint media statement – Disaster assistance following Wooroloo bushfires
Disaster assistance has been made available to assist communities in [...]
WA Gov’t: $47.5 million to build up to 300 new WA-built firefighting appliances
WA-based and family-owned company Technifire awarded $47.5 million vehicle manufacturing [...]
State Govt: Construction complete on Cockburn’s new $11 million Fire Station
State-of-the-art station features three vehicle bays, improved training facilities and [...]
State Gov’t: McGowan Government’s advocacy rewarded with Large Air Tanker for this bushfire season
McGowan Government's campaign for Large Air Tanker successful The LAT [...]
State Gov’t: New firefighters join the frontline including more female officers
Ceremony for two firefighter schools, 84 and 85, after COVID [...]
WA Gov’t: West Aussies warned not to rely on scheme water supply during a bushfire
Residents who stay and defend their property against bushfire need [...]
State Gov’t: New mobile app and bushfire awareness campaign aims to save lives
Association note: We note the app was built by two [...]
State Gov’t: Yanchep firefighters to get $914,000 of modern updates to fire station (VFRS)
Yanchep Fire Station will undergo significant renovations to improve facilities [...]
WA Gov’t: Hundreds of life-saving devices rolled out across the State
NOTE: The association is extremely proud to have secured the [...]
WA Gov’t: New $1.5 million station for Broome Regional Bush Fire Brigade
$1.29 million Emergency Services Levy contribution to build the station [...]
WA Gov’t: Aboriginal communities taking charge of their emergency services
Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services units established in two remote [...]
WA Gov’t: Collie’s new emergency services centre creating jobs in the South-West
Construction set to start on a new $13.4 million emergency [...]
WA Gov’t: $15 million COVID-recovery package for WA’s emergency services
$13 million for upgrades to emergency services volunteer facilities $2 [...]
WA Gov’t: Emergency services volunteer fuel card to be automatically issued
Volunteer groups who previously held $1,000 fuel card no longer [...]
Royal Commission: Extension of reporting date
The terms of reference for the Royal Commission into National [...]
Minister Logan: Time for Nats to focus on ES task
Time for Nats to focus on ES task The following [...]
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WAFES Conference rescheduled until 2021 – ConEx still on! GalleryWAFES Conference rescheduled until 2021 – ConEx still on!
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WAFES Conference rescheduled until 2021 – ConEx still on!
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has [...]
Wanneroo Bushfire Volunteer recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The association congratulates Chris (Ian) Hammond, ‘Hammo,’ of the Wanneroo [...]
WA Gov’t: Western Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week
The State Government welcomes National Volunteer Week by lighting Perth [...]
Royal Commission launches Bushfire History Project
The association urges Western Australian volunteers to submit stories, videos [...]
WA Gov’t: Fallen firefighters remembered for courage and commitment
Below is a media statement published today by the Hon [...]
Royal Commission: Public submissions top 1400
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has received [...]
WA Gov’t: New emergency management powers to combat COVID-19
Emergency Management Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020 passes through both [...]
WA Gov’t: State’s top emergency services cadets and their mentors honoured
Cadets and instructors awarded for outstanding contribution to emergency services [...]