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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 recognises that the Whadjuk Noongar people are the traditional owners of the land on which Perth Central Fire Station was built.
This area is known as Yandellup, which means ‘the reeds are on and by this place’. Yanjidee is the name given to the edible roots of these reeds. The yanjidee were collected by Noongar women using wanna (digging sticks) during the Noongar season of Djeran (April–May).
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.
The Centre is a unique excursion venue where your group can reflect on the history and heritage of the building and learn about WA’s natural hazards.
The DFES Education and Heritage Centre is supported by a dedicated unit of volunteer Gallery Guides. Our volunteers form part of a registered Volunteer and Fire Emergency Services (VFES) unit known as Education and Heritage.
The DFES Education and Heritage Centre is located in the state-heritage listed Perth Central Fire Station. The Centre houses DFES’ heritage collection and vintage fleet fire appliances. The ongoing research and care of the Collection and Fleet is carried out with the valuable assistance of the Education and Heritage Volunteer and Fire and Emergency Services unit.
All heritage enquiries, including donation offers and research requests, should be submitted in writing to educationandheritage@dfes.wa.gov.au. Please note that research requests are processed by a small dedicated team of volunteers. Response times may vary depending on the complexity of the request and their current research priorities.
On 23 July 2000, the Firefighters’ Memorial Grove in Kings Park was unveiled to mark the centenary of fire services in WA and honour the contribution of career and volunteer firefighters in protecting our State.
Located on Forrest Drive, the memorial includes a granite arc representing the base of a burnt out tree and a ten tonne rock symbolising a flame, which reflects the impact and role of fire.
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.
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.
