The biggest event of our year is right around the corner, with just over three months to go before the 2023 WAFES Conference and Awards are held on Friday September 8 and Saturday September 9. Volunteers who would like to…
The State Bushfire Advisory Council (SBAC) met at the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Cockburn Emergency Services Complex, on 20 March 2023 for its first quarterly meeting of 2023. For an update please follow the following link: Communique -…
Nominations for the 2023 WAFES Awards are now open! These awards acknowledge and honour the outstanding achievements of young volunteers, individuals and BGUs who have shown exceptional dedication to duty. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond,…
Still seeking your feedback! An email and survey link has gone out to Brigade Captains, regarding potential changes to dress uniforms and epaulettes for VFES BGUs. What we’d like to achieve is a single response to the survey from each…
Taking place on Friday 24 March, the Police, Defence and Emergency Services Women’s Leadership Summit is a significant annual event for women at all levels across the sector. The Summit offers a unique opportunity for women from a wide range…
The Australia Day Honours List was announced on 27 January 2023 by the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley AC DSC (Retd). In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia (OAM) are the highest…
The Australia Day Honours List was announced on 26 January 2023 by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley AC DSC (Retd). The Honours List includes the recipients of the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) and Emergency…
The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) has announced the Perth dates for the Volunteer Leadership Program – an immersive residential two-day program for emergency sector volunteers with the aspiration and aptitude to take on leadership positions within the emergency…
Just a reminder to all members that the VFESA(WA) Annual General Meeting will be held at the conclusion of the WAFES Conference program this Saturday 10 September 2022. Commencement time is 4.30pm, venue is Studio 1 - Crown Burswood. VFESAWA…