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ECHO News: Call for bushfire inquiry submissions
THE State’s peak-body for bushfire volunteers has launched its own inquiry into the Wooroloo Bushfire. The Bushfire Volunteers Association is calling on volunteer and career firefighters, residents, local governments and members of the public to share [...]
QwN: Hon Martin Aldridge re lack of inquiry into Wooroloo Bushfire
The following Question Without Notice was asked by the Nationals Member for Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC and answered today in Parliament by Hon Sue Ellery MLC representing the Emergency Services Minister Hon Reece [...]
WA Gov’t: $2.2 million emergency services complex for Gingin
New home for Gingin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) and Gingin South Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (VBFB) State-of-the-art facility can operate as Incident Control Centre to manage large-scale emergencies The State Government will invest [...]
Minister Whitby: Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Station
The Minister for Emergency Services and Volunteers Hon Reece Whitby MLA made the following positive statement to Parliament earlier today. This BMS shows there is a new openness and generosity afoot - acknowledging the huge [...]
Wooroloo bushfire inquiry launched: Call for public submissions
Key Points Wooroloo bushfires in early February 2021 destroyed 86 homes, WA’s second largest in 50+ years. Bushfire Volunteers requested and offered support for an inquiry on 11 February. Department of Fire and Emergency Services [...]
Waggrakine VBFB: Gold at the end of the rainbow
Check out this fantastic photo of a couple of the characters from the Waggrakine Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade doing some training - gold at the end of the rainbow! Thanks for sharing this pic ladies [...]
Vale Janet (Jan) Smith
Regrettably, we share sad news that Janet Smith, a well regarded member of the Wanneroo Central BFB for 18 years has recently passed away. Jan, as most knew her, will always be remembered fondly as [...]
Lower Chittering VBFB: Wisdom in motion
Why is Western Australia's unique Local Government Volunteer Bush Fire Service so valuable? Well, there's no shortage of answers to that loaded question, but one of the most important components of our amazing service is [...]
Happy WA Day!
Today we're celebrating all of the Western Australians who make our state so great! Special shout out to the 20,000+ women and men "lifesavers" who make up WA's truly unique and invaluable Local Government Volunteer [...]
WA Gov’t: Baldivis volunteer firefighters benefit from new fire truck
Hon Reece Whitby MLA, Minister for Emergency Services; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Volunteering New 3.4 Urban Tanker will replace ageing firefighting vehicle Vehicle design incorporates feedback from volunteer and career firefighters Baldivis [...]
Examiner Newspapers: New era in fire fighting
Association note: As the Examiner Newspaper article below explains, the new Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade was only possible because of an enormous amount of fundraising and advocacy work on behalf of the Brigade's amazing [...]
Letter to FES Commissioner Darren Klemm re Light Tanker safety issues
The letter below was sent to FES Commissioner Darren Klemm today Dear Darren, In order to ensure the safety of our members and try to help your Department manage risks, the association has long sought [...]
Triple M Karratha interview with Dave Gossage re launch of Baker Hughes Innovation Development Program
Our State President Dave Gossage AFSM was interviewed by Triple M Karratha's Pablo for Breakfast about the launch of our exciting national Baker Hughes Innovation Development Program. Click the media player below to hear the [...]
6PR: How an idea to help volunteer firefighters could win you $10,000
Australia’s peak body for bushfire volunteers is looking for innovative solutions to help frontline firefighters keep our community safe. Bushfire Volunteers president Dave Gossage told Millsy $10,000 is on the line for the best invention. [...]
Bunbury Mail: Gelorup Bushfire Brigade acknowledges hard work of volunteers
GELORUP firefighters have been recognised for their outstanding service as part of National Volunteer Week 2021. The presentation night held by the Gelorup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade marked an opportunity to acknowledge volunteers for their efforts [...]
Blood, sweat, tears… and laughter!
We've all heard the old adage, many good things require blood, sweat and tears to achieve. Thanks to this awesome photo from our hard working friends at the Dunsborough Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, we have [...]
WA Gov’t: New $11 million fire station in Cockburn fully operational
Hon Reece Whitby MLA, Minister for Emergency Services; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Volunteering Cockburn Career Fire and Rescue Service firefighters move into their new state-of-the-art home Future-proofed station designed to meet the [...]
The Countryman: Long wait for fire victims
Pages 6 and 7 of The Countryman this week 20-05-2021 Nearly four months after WA’s catastrophic Wooroloo bushfire, only a handful of the 86 burnt-out homes have been completely demolished and cleared. Tents [...]
WA Gov’t: Wear Orange Wednesday to thank the SES
Association note: Great to see Minister Whitby supporting our friends and colleagues in the State Emergency Service (SES)! Show appreciation for the State Emergency Service (SES) with orange attire SES volunteers responded to more than [...]
Triple M Avon Valley interview with Dave Gossage re launch of Baker Hughes Innovation Development Program
Our State President Dave Gossage AFSM was interviewed this morning by Triple M Avon Valley's Terry for Breakfast about the launch of our exciting national Baker Hughes Innovation Development Program. Click the media player below [...]