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Ministerial Statement: International Firefighters’ Day
Statement by Minister for Emergency Services MR F. LOGAN: I would like to take this opportunity to inform the house about International Firefighters’ Day. Held on 4 May, the day recognises the contributions made by [...]
About Regional: “Why can’t we sue the government for not keeping us safe?” Bushfire survivors take NSW EPA to court
We share the article below with our members more for situational awareness than any other particular reason. However, it hasn't escaped us that the Climate Council's "Emergency Leaders for Climate Action" (of which former WA [...]
Yanchep News Online: Embers from much earlier fire sparked big Yanchep bushfire
A DEPARTMENT of Fire and Emergency Services investigation into the December 11 Yanchep bushfire has recommended the use of thermal imaging cameras in future bushfire operations to check for underground hot spots. On Monday, May [...]
QwN: Hon Steve Thomas MLC to Emergency Services Minister re CORONAVIRUS and ESL
The following Question Without Notice was asked by the Hon Dr Steve Thomas MLC and answered today by the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC on behalf of Emergency Services Minister Hon Fran Logan MLA. Hon PETER [...]
Build Australia: Key bushfire standard open for all Australians to access
The Federal Government and Standards Australia have partnered to waive the fee for access to the bushfire construction standard, to support the recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by the devastating ‘Black Summer’ bushfires. This jointly [...]
Governor-General: We must not forget bushfire damaged regions
Governor-General David Hurley has urged Australians not to forget about the bushfire-ravaged regions which have not been able to heal due to sweeping coronavirus restrictions. In an exclusive interview with Sky News presenter Annelise Nielsen, [...]
Bushfire Volunteer’s written submission to the 2020 National Royal Commission
Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin AC (Retd) The Honourable Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC Professor Andrew Macintosh Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements Locked Bag 2000 MANUKA ACT 2603 Dear Commissioners FORMAL SUBMISSION TO THE [...]
WA Gov’t: Fallen firefighters remembered for courage and commitment
Below is a media statement published today by the Hon Fran Logan MLA, Minister for Emergency Services International Firefighters' Day honours our fallen firefighters Communities encouraged to commemorate online amid COVID-19 pandemic Western Australians will [...]
Busselton-Dunsborough Mail: Sussex bushfire volunteers support local businesses during pandemic
The Sussex Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade is one of the first brigades in WA to support local businesses in their community by downloading the Essential Service Volunteers App. The app was initially created as a [...]
International Firefighters’ Day 2020
International Firefighters’ Day will not be marked by the usual all-service ceremony at Kings Park this year because of COVID-19. However, Bushfire Volunteers President Dave Gossage AFSM and Secretary Treasurer Lorraine Webster have taken the [...]
Media Statement: Volunteer peak body reflects on International Firefighters’ Day in current context
Despite there being no large public ceremony this year, the peak body for Western Australia’s 20,000 registered Bush Fire Volunteers says International Firefighters’ Day 2020 will go down in history as happening in a year [...]
RiotACT!: How can animals help reduce bushfire risk?
Grassland showing signs of life in Namadgi National Park following the past summer’s bushfires. Photo: Michael Weaver. While animals were severely impacted by the destruction of the past summer’s bushfires, a new study [...]
Royal Commission: Public submissions top 1400
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has received more than 1,400 submissions since inviting public submissions on 2 March 2020. Comprising 12,552 pages, approximately 78 percent of submissions were from individuals with the remaining [...]
Hundreds already using our new app ahead of official launch
[ipt_fsqm_form id="3"] COVID-19 has delayed the "official launch" a little, but during the week we invited members to get a head start and register themselves and their Brigades to use our awesome new [...]
Help us help you: Your recruitment needs this year
While almost everything has to stop to limit the transmission of COVID-19, our incredible members are still on call 24/7 and responding to emergencies (as well as helping police at roadblocks) because, well, they are [...]
BNHCRC: Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: April 2020
Fire management is a year-round process and the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: April 2020 reflects the priorities in each state and territory over the next three months. It takes into account the impacts of the 2019/20 [...]
Strong support for Bushfire Volunteer Convention and Exhibition
We must admit, we were a little nervous about last week's announcement that we are progressing plans for ConEx 2020 - our first annual regional Convention and Exhibition for Bushfire Volunteers and the Local Government [...]
WA Gov’t: New emergency management powers to combat COVID-19
Emergency Management Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020 passes through both houses of State Parliament New laws significantly strengthen WA's response to the COVID-19 crisis Tougher penalties including $1,000 on-the-spot fines and tougher penalties will soon [...]
Bushfire Volunteers supporting Police at Nanutarra Roadhouse roadblock
We say they are Diverse and Invaluable over and over... and here's more proof! Who could have predicted that part of a Bush Fire Volunteer's "job" would be to assist Police at Regional Roadblocks throughout [...]
Australian Emergency Law: Paying overtime for F&RNSW firefighters whilst on intrastate deployment
Below is another excellent article from Michael Eburn's Australian Emergency Law website. While the legal action summarised in this article was in NSW, it might give some insight into why "Employee benefits" for WA's 1,719 [...]