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Perth Motorplex supports Bushfire Volunteers
We are deeply touched by the generosity of many individuals and organisations who are doing so much to demonstrate their support for our incredible Bushfire Volunteers and tonight, there's one that is putting on a [...]
Happy New Year
Australia’s Bushfire Volunteers know the devastation fire can bring to our built and natural environments. Sadly, many of us also know first-hand that its fierce temper can deliver untold physical and emotional suffering. As you [...]
ABC: Long term plan needed to financially support volunteer fire fighters
As locals in the east Gippsland region brace for horrific fire conditions, the local federal Member is calling on his Government to do more to support fire fighters. Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Chester has welcomed [...]
Bushfire Volunteers responds to Gov’t compensation for Volunteers announcement
The peak body for Western Australia's 20,000+ registered volunteers of the Bush Fire Service has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison's commitment to compensate NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers who have been called out for more [...]
The Age: ‘Bullying culture’ blamed as volunteer firefighter numbers drop across Australia
The nation's volunteer firefighting force has been reduced by about 18,000 members over the past decade, with volunteer chiefs blaming an ageing cohort and toxic workplace cultures. The biggest decreases occurred in Victoria and Western [...]
Fed Govt: New Payments to Support NSW Volunteer Firefighters
Volunteer firefighters will receive financial support from the Morrison Government for loss of income, where they have been called out for extended periods of service. Rural Fire Service Volunteers in NSW who are self-employed or [...]
Augusta Margaret River Times: Career fireys ‘needed’
Vasse MLA Libby Mettam says three escaped Parks and Wildlife fires in June demonstrate the need for greater year-round firefighting resources in the region. While council volunteer brigades gained millions of dollars in new appliances [...]
Augusta Margaret River Times: No boost for fireys since 2011
The district’s State Government firefighters have not seen any increase in personnel or resources since the 2011 Margaret River bushfires. Warren-Blackwood district Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ Parks and Wildlife unit actually has two [...]
Santa runs demonstrate Bush Fire Brigades’ true value
We have been screaming it from the rooftops for years - WA's unique Local Government Bush Fire Service delivers so much more than water to fires. For those who have never seen it in [...]
Merry Christmas – a personal message from Bushfire Volunteers President
We live in a very special part of a very special country. Western Australia is an incredibly diverse and truly beautiful place, and it is made even better by the very special - and equally [...]
Prime Minister: 20 days paid volunteering leave for Commonwealth staff
Government employees fighting this season’s devastating bushfires will have their paid volunteer leave allowance boosted. The Prime Minister and Minister for the Public Service said he had directed all Commonwealth public service leaders to permanently [...]
WA Gov’t: Records broken with official bushfire season only just underway
Busiest start to bushfire season on record for aerial fleet Driest start to southern bushfire season in more than 40 years WA's aerial fleet drops record 8.9 million litres of water so far this season [...]
ABC: Should volunteer firefighters get paid?
NOTE: Click here to read about Bushfire Volunteers' policy "Compensation of Emergency Services Volunteers" In short, we do not support government incentives to individuals based on time spent volunteering and we strongly encourage all levels [...]
The Australian: Heroes on bushfires’ frontline – Editorial
For those who missed it, click here to listen to a short interview with Bushfire Volunteers' President Dave Gossage, who tells his ABC Radio Interviewers that the so-called "Emergency Leaders for Climate Action" should hang [...]
Bushfire Volunteers President: ‘Hang your heads in shame’
Bushfire Volunteers President Dave Gossage was interviewed on ABC Perth radio this morning regarding the tragic events in NSW and Prime Minister Scott Morrison's family vacation. Listen to him explain the risks Australia's 250,000+ fire [...]
Coles says thank you to rural and bush firefighters with $3 million donation
Coles will thank volunteer firefighters for keeping our rural communities safe by donating more than $3 million in gift cards to over 6000 rural fire brigades across Australia. Coles gift cards will be provided to [...]
Daily Telegraph: Two people killed in Rural Fire Service truck tragedy in Buxton
Terrible breaking news out of NSW tonight. Our thoughts are with all those who are suffering right now. Two people were killed in an RFS truck late last night, ending a horror day for crews [...]
Vale William (Bill) Tully
The Late Bill Tully. Photo: Evan Collis (DFES photographer) It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of William (Bill) Tully. We are honoured to be able to share the [...]
Quinns Rocks Bush Fire Brigade: A short video of the Yanchep fire
When we say the incredible 20,000+ women and men of WA's Volunteer Bush Fire Service are "diverse", that's because we know there are people with an impressive array of skills required to make the bloody [...]
Well said Minister Logan
Well said Minister Logan! Here's a Facebook post from the Emergency Services Minister, Hon Fran Logan in response to a headline that appeared in today's The West Australian newspaper: BIZARRE HEADLINE IN TODAY'S WEST! "ON [...]
