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Carnarvon SES Local Manager reflects on search for Cleo ahead of WOW Day
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Carnarvon SES was among hundreds of personnel involved in the initial large-scale land search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith last year. Read the full release for Carnarvon SES Local Manager reflects on search for Cleo ahead of WOW Day
Carnarvon SES was among hundreds of personnel involved in the initial large-scale land search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith last year. Read the full release for Carnarvon SES Local Manager reflects on search for Cleo ahead of WOW Day
Carnarvon SES Local Manager reflects on search for Cleo ahead of WOW Day
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Carnarvon SES was among hundreds of personnel involved in the initial large-scale land search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith last year. Read the full release for Carnarvon SES Local Manager reflects on search for Cleo ahead of WOW Day

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Carnarvon SES Local Manager reflects on search for Cleo ahead of WOW Day
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Carnarvon SES was among hundreds of personnel involved in the initial large-scale land search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith last year.
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WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
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Volunteer Employer Recognition (VERA) Awards
Closed 16/08/2021Toggle more informationThe VERA Awards acknowledge the important contribution made by employers and self-employed volunteers in the delivery of emergency services in Western Australia.
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Youth Programs Awards
Closed 08/07/2021Toggle more informationThe Youth Programs Awards recognise those who have made a significant contribution to emergency services youth programs, DFES, and/or their local community through their actions, programs or initiatives.
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Australian Honours and Awards
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WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference
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International Firefighters’ Day
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National Volunteer Week
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