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New campaign gets personal about bushfire risk

03 January 2020

With hot and dry conditions impacting much of the State, the recently launched DFES bushfire awareness campaign is urging Western Australians to recognise their personal bushfire risk and make a plan before a fire threatens them. ...View More

Firefighting ranks boosted with new recruits

20 November 2019

A group of 23 men and women have completed their training to become Western Australia’s newest career firefighters. ...View More

Humble Heroes Awarded for Lifesaving Actions

31 October 2019

In two very different acts of courage, Career firefighter Andrew Strunk and Albany Sea Rescue volunteer Jason Shepherd have been recognised for their life saving actions. ...View More

Fire Behaviour Analysts Boost Bushfire Capability

16 October 2019

Western Australia’s bushfire response has been bolstered leading into summer with 19 bushfire specialists completing an intensive five-day Fire Behaviour Analyst (FBAN) course. ...View More

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