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DFES hosts significant events to honour current and past firefighters and to foster a positive and collaborative partnership amongst volunteers and staff.
Information is available here on the key events that DFES hosts annually.
The WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference is an annual event that celebrates the collaboration and camaraderie of our emergency services as we work towards creating a safer State.
International Firefighters’ Day is observed on 4 May each year, to coincide with the feast of St. Florian, the patron saint of all firefighters.
On this day we pay our respects to volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge current and past firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage, and selfless pledge to serve their community.
Explore the history and significance of the Firefighters' Memorial Grove, the Honour Roll and the memorial service in this video.
In honour of International Firefighters’ Day, DFES hosts a memorial service at the Firefighters’ Memorial Grove in Kings Park.
All current and retired DFES personnel, volunteers, families and friends are invited to attend the service to remember and pay their respects. Please note RSVP for all attendees is essential.
Date Sunday 4 May 2025
Time 11am arrival for 11:15am service
Venue Firefighters’ Memorial Grove, Forrest Drive, Kings Park
Dress General public and non-uniformed guests – smart dress with medals
Uniformed personnel – refer to dress code here
RSVP Click here to register your attendance by Tuesday 22 April 2025
Services will also be held in Busselton on Saturday 3 May and Northam on Saturday 10 May.
For those unable to attend, the Perth service will be livestreamed at dfes.wa.gov.au/IFFD.
