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DFES extends Large Air Tanker’s stint in WA in response to increased risk of bushfires in autumn
Friday 1 March 2024
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has secured an extension for the WA Large Air Tanker (LAT) after extending the southern bushfire season into autumn because of an increased risk of fires. Read the full release for DFES extends Large Air Tanker’s stint in WA in response to increased risk of bushfires in autumn
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has secured an extension for the WA Large Air Tanker (LAT) after extending the southern bushfire season into autumn because of an increased risk of fires. Read the full release for DFES extends Large Air Tanker’s stint in WA in response to increased risk of bushfires in autumn
DFES extends Large Air Tanker’s stint in WA in response to increased risk of bushfires in autumn
Friday 1 March 2024
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has secured an extension for the WA Large Air Tanker (LAT) after extending the southern bushfire season into autumn because of an increased risk of fires. Read the full release for DFES extends Large Air Tanker’s stint in WA in response to increased risk of bushfires in autumn
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The Australian Fire Danger Rating System: what’s changed, why and where to next?
Thursday 28 March 2024
The latest update on the The Australian Fire Danger Rating System
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Nominations Closed
WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards
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Closed 07/04/2024
Nominations Closed
The WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards honour the achievements of volunteers, career firefighters and DFES staff who have shown outstanding dedication to duty over the past 12 months. Nominations for the 2024 awards have closed. Finalists will be announced on Thursday 30 May and invited to attend the awards gala dinner on Saturday 7 September where the winners will be announced.
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Nominations Open
Resilient Australia Awards
Toggle more informationResilient Australia Awards
Closes 31/05/2024
Nominations Open
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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