Countryman: Volunteer fireys tell it how it is
Bushfire Volunteers President Dave Gossage AFSM. Photo: The Countryman/Cally Dupe A new podcast aims to unearth and share the stories of some of WA’s 20,000 unpaid — but extremely valuable — volunteer firefighters [...]
The West: The eleven big questions about the Wooroloo fire answered
Photo: The West Online 1. Did COVID lockdown impact firefighting efforts? Fire authorities confirmed that COVID precautions were “troublesome” for their people fighting the fire. “We have restrictions on the number of firefighters [...]
State Gov’t: Extended outage payment doubles for those affected by bushfire
State Government doubles extended outage payment from $80 to $160 Those impacted by the bushfire and have lost power for more than 12 hours can apply The State Government has authorised extra power outage payments [...]
Unpaid Professionals – Fred and Judy Talbot – Roelands/Olive-Hill Combined VBFB
This week, we share an interview with Fred and Judy Talbot, two long term members of the Roelands/Olive-Hill Combined Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (VBFB) in the Shire of Harvey. Both Judy and Fred share [...]
Want to show your support for volunteers? There’s an app for that!
One of the key features of our ES Volunteers app is the opportunity for any sized business to easily show their support by listing discounts and offers tailored for volunteers from specific services and locations*. [...]
COVID-19 information for members
Key points: The association will remain available to assist members and other stakeholders via phone, email and social media during mandatory COVID-19 lockdown. A number of mainstream media outlets have been in touch today regarding [...]
The West: Bushfire recommendations to face tracking
Federal Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud talks bushfires with Adelaide Hills locals. Photo: The West The Morrison government's progress on implementing the bushfire royal commission recommendations will be tracked in public monthly updates. [...]
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 contract Up to 300 new firefighting vehicles to be built Contract will continue to assist manufacturing in Collie Western Australia's vehicle manufacturing industry has been [...]
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 future expansion capacity to accommodate population growth and changing urban landscape Central location with easy access to major arterial roads to result in faster response [...]
Quick Quiz – Brigade Fundraising
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