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Burning prohibited in response to bushfire risk
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Burning restrictions in the metropolitan area have been brought forward in response to the escalating fire danger across Western Australia. Read the full release for Burning prohibited in response to bushfire risk
Burning restrictions in the metropolitan area have been brought forward in response to the escalating fire danger across Western Australia. Read the full release for Burning prohibited in response to bushfire risk
Burning prohibited in response to bushfire risk
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Burning restrictions in the metropolitan area have been brought forward in response to the escalating fire danger across Western Australia. Read the full release for Burning prohibited in response to bushfire risk
DFES Media Releases
Bushfire Preparedness in focus at the 2023 Bushfire Community Day
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Record turnout at DFES Bushfire Centre of Excellence's third annual Bushfire Community Day. A 60% increase in attendance
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Winners announced
WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
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Closed 17/04/2023
Winners announced
Winners of the 2023 WAFES Awards were announced at the Awards gala dinner on Saturday 9 September at Crown Perth. Congratulations to all finalists and winners across the 15 categories. The awards honour and acknowledge the achievements of volunteers, career firefighters and DFES staff throughout Western Australia who have shown exceptional dedication to duty over the past 12 months.
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Winners announced
Resilient Australia Awards
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Closed 30/06/2023
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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Recipients announced
Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards (VERAs)
Toggle more informationVolunteer Employer Recognition Awards (VERAs)
Closed 02/08/2023
Recipients announced
Recipients of the 2023 Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards have been announced with 57 businesses and self-employed volunteers from across the State recognised. The Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards 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.
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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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