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RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FOUND IN PILBARA
Wednesday 1 February 2023
Emergency services have found a tiny radioactive capsule near Newman, ending a large-scale interagency search for the missing object. Read the full release for RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FOUND IN PILBARA
Emergency services have found a tiny radioactive capsule near Newman, ending a large-scale interagency search for the missing object. Read the full release for RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FOUND IN PILBARA
RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FOUND IN PILBARA
Wednesday 1 February 2023
Emergency services have found a tiny radioactive capsule near Newman, ending a large-scale interagency search for the missing object. Read the full release for RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FOUND IN PILBARA
DFES Media Releases
Feature Story
US dignitaries visit the Bushfire Centre of Excellence
Tuesday 14 March 2023
US dignitaries visit the Bushfire Centre of Excellence
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Awards
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Nominations open
WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
Toggle more informationWA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
Closes 03/04/2023
Nominations open
Nominations for the 2023 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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Nominations open
Resilient Australia Awards
Toggle more informationResilient Australia Awards
Closes 05/06/2023
Nominations open
Submissions for the 2023 Resilient Australia Awards are now open. The 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 11/08/2022
Recipients announced
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
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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
Toggle more informationAustralian Honours and Awards
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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Events
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WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference
Toggle more informationWA 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
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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