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Nine thousand lifesaving missions
Friday 22 July 2022
The State’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service, RAC Rescue, reached a major milestone when it completed its 9000th mission in July. Read the full release for Nine thousand lifesaving missions
The State’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service, RAC Rescue, reached a major milestone when it completed its 9000th mission in July. Read the full release for Nine thousand lifesaving missions
Nine thousand lifesaving missions
Friday 22 July 2022
The State’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service, RAC Rescue, reached a major milestone when it completed its 9000th mission in July. Read the full release for Nine thousand lifesaving missions

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Nine thousand lifesaving missions
Friday 22 July 2022
The State’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service, RAC Rescue, reached a major milestone when it completed its 9000th mission in July.
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Finalists announced
WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
Closed 16/05/2022Toggle more informationThe WAFES Awards honour the achievements of DFES volunteers, career firefighters, corporate staff and operational staff who have shown exceptional dedication to duty within the past twelve months.
Find out more about WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) AwardsWA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
Finalists announced
The WAFES Awards honour the achievements of DFES volunteers, career firefighters, corporate staff and operational staff who have shown exceptional dedication to duty within the past twelve months.
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Nominations Closed
Resilient Australia Awards
Closed 14/06/2022Toggle more informationThe Resilient Australia Awards celebrate and promote initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia.
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Nominations Closed
The Resilient Australia Awards celebrate and promote initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia.
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Nominations Open
Volunteer Employer Recognition (VERA) Awards
Closed 11/08/2022Toggle more informationThe VERA Awards acknowledge the important contribution made by employers and self-employed volunteers in the delivery of emergency services in Western Australia.
Find out moreVolunteer Employer Recognition (VERA) Awards
Nominations Open
The 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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Recipients Announced
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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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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Recipients Announced
Australian Honours and Awards
Closed 08/07/2021Toggle more informationDFES 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.
Find out more about Australian Honours and AwardsAustralian Honours and Awards
Recipients Announced
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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Events
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WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference
Toggle more informationThis annual event celebrates the collaboration and camaraderie of our emergency services as we work towards creating a safer State. Find out more.
WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference
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 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.
International 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 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.
National 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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