The 11th annual WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference will be held on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September 2022 at Crown Perth. Programming for the event is progressing, including the ever popular Friday tours (these book out quickly so…
Expressions of interest are called from 16 suitably qualified, current and emerging volunteer firefighters looking to be included in the inaugural Brigade Officer Development Program (BODP). The week-long program, to be held 26-30 September 2022, will provide personnel management and…
The WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of DFES volunteer and career personnel throughout Western Australia. Do you know an outstanding DFES volunteer or staff member who is making a difference…
All the latest from the Operational Research and Development team - here: Operational-Research-and-Development-Newsletter-February-2022
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…
The following Operational Circulars have been released - please log into the Volunteer Hub for more information. Operational_Circular_05_2022-Codified-Call-Signs-Trial-Extended Operational_Circular_06_2022-DBCA-Radio-Channel-Update-to-Comms-Plan Preformed-Communications-Plan-MNE1 Preformed-Communications-Plan-MCE2 Operational_Circular_07_2022-Issuing-a-TWS-for-an-Emergency-Warning Click here to go to the DFES Volunteer Hub
Its been a rough summer for many communities across our state, and the call on our volunteer members to respond has been answered in spades yet again. We are pleased to share a message of thanks from the Commissioner, Mr…
General_Circular_12_2022-Condolences-Senior-Firefighter-Barry-Mort-(Retired)
Congratulations to all those who were recognised through this year's Australia Day Honours - we acknowledge your service. General_Circular_11_2022-Australia-Day-Honours-Order-Of-Australia
General_Circular_10_2022-Thriving-at-DFES-Key-Highlights-Video-Jan-2022 https://youtu.be/Jtex9D6b_Do Click here to go to the DFES Volunteer Hub