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Got 15 Minutes to Burn? campaign kicks off
Monday 14 October 2024
Western Australians are being urged to find just 15 minutes to create a potentially life-saving bushfire plan as we head into another volatile southern bushfire season. Read the full release for Got 15 Minutes to Burn? campaign kicks off
Western Australians are being urged to find just 15 minutes to create a potentially life-saving bushfire plan as we head into another volatile southern bushfire season. Read the full release for Got 15 Minutes to Burn? campaign kicks off
Got 15 Minutes to Burn? campaign kicks off
Monday 14 October 2024
Western Australians are being urged to find just 15 minutes to create a potentially life-saving bushfire plan as we head into another volatile southern bushfire season. Read the full release for Got 15 Minutes to Burn? campaign kicks off
DFES Media Releases
Empowering volunteer firefighters through development training
Monday 24 February 2025
In October 2024, the DFES Bushfire Centre of Excellence hosted its third Bushfire Officer Development program, bringing together 16 experienced volunteers for an intensive, live-in training.
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Nominations Open
WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
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Closes 31/03/2025
Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2025 WAFES Awards are now open. The awards honour the achievements of volunteers, career firefighters and DFES staff who have shown outstanding dedication to duty over the past 12 months. Those who nominate a successful finalist will receive an invitation to the WAFES Awards gala dinner so don’t miss this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our exceptional people.
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Winners announced
Resilient Australia Awards
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Closed 07/06/2024
Winners announced
The Resilient Australia Awards celebrate and promote initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia, as well as images capturing resilience in action. They also recognise collaboration and innovative thinking across all sectors.
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Winners announced
Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards
Toggle more informationVolunteer Employer Recognition Awards
Closed 22/07/2024
Winners announced
The Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards (VERA) acknowledge the important role employers and self-employed volunteers play in the delivery of emergency services across Western Australia, where more than 95 percent of emergency services personnel are volunteers. Nominations for the 2024 VERA have closed. Recipients will be announced on Friday 11 October.
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Recipients announced
Youth Programs Awards
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Closed 08/07/2021
Recipients announced
The 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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Nominations open
Australian Honours and Awards
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Closes 08/07/2030
Nominations open
DFES staff and volunteers are eligible to apply or nominate for honours and awards administered by the Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat in Canberra. This system recognises the outstanding service and contributions of Australians.
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WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference
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This annual event celebrates the collaboration and camaraderie of our emergency services as we work towards creating a safer State. Find out more.
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International Firefighters’ Day
Toggle more informationInternational Firefighters’ Day
International Firefighters’ Day is observed on the 4th of May each year. On this day we pay our respects to volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Find out more.
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National Volunteer Week
Toggle more informationNational Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is a chance for us to celebrate and recognise the vital work of our emergency services volunteers and to formally thank them for their enormous contribution to the community.
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