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Women in emergency services take the spotlight for International Women’s Day

16 March 2020

International Women’s Day (IWD) is an important day on the global calendar where we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. ...View More

Smoking ceremony and turning of the sod prepares Centre of Excellence site

30 January 2020

Bushfire Centre of Excellence construction scheduled for February celebrated with traditional smoking ceremony and turning of the sod. ...View More

Bushfire Centre of Excellence moves to Pinjarra

06 January 2020

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ (DFES) Bushfire Centre of Excellence (BCoE) team has officially moved to the Pinjarra Heritage Train Station located at Fimmel Lane, Pinjarra. ...View More

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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

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