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The DFES Education and Heritage Centre offers a fun, interactive and free experience in the heart of Perth.
The Centre is located in the fully restored Perth Central Fire Station (established in 1900) and showcases the history and heritage of the WA Fire Brigades. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about natural hazards through our interactive and educational displays.
The Centre is also the custodian of the DFES Heritage Collection and Vintage Fleet. Research and care are carried out with the valuable assistance of the Education and Heritage Volunteer and Emergency Services Unit.
DFES acknowledges the Aboriginal peoples throughout the state of Western Australia as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, work and volunteer. We recognise Aboriginal peoples’ continued connection to land, waters, and community, and pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
Perth Central Fire Station is situated within Boorloo (Perth) the traditional land of the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation.
The DFES Education and Heritage Centre welcomes visitors of all abilities and ages. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Please use the information below to help plan your visit and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
From students, Scouts and vacation care to seniors and community organisations, a group visit at the DFES Education and Heritage Centre promises to be a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages and abilities.
Do you have a passion for WA history and Perth’s much-loved heritage-listed buildings? Perhaps you’re technological minded and would like to share your knowledge on our historic and modern fire appliances and firefighting equipment? Or maybe you just want to drive an old fire truck?
If one or more of the above sounds like you might like to become involved with one of our volunteer programs! See below for current opportunities.
Our volunteers are proud members of the registered Education and Heritage Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) unit.
The DFES Education and Heritage Centre is located in the state-heritage listed Perth Central Fire Station. The Centre houses the DFES Heritage Collection and is responsible for the DFES Heritage Fleet of historic fire appliances. The ongoing research and care of the Collection and Fleet is carried out with the valuable assistance of volunteers from the Education and Heritage VFES (Volunteer and Fire and Emergency Services) unit.
The DFES Education and Heritage Centre can be contacted via email educationandheritage@dfes.wa.gov.au or by phone during opening hours on (08) 6381 1110.
