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Augusta Margaret River Times: No boost for fireys since 2011
The district’s State Government firefighters have not seen any increase in personnel or resources since the 2011 Margaret River bushfires. Warren-Blackwood district Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ Parks and Wildlife unit actually has two [...]
Santa runs demonstrate Bush Fire Brigades’ true value
We have been screaming it from the rooftops for years - WA's unique Local Government Bush Fire Service delivers so much more than water to fires. For those who have never seen it in [...]
Merry Christmas – a personal message from Bushfire Volunteers President
We live in a very special part of a very special country. Western Australia is an incredibly diverse and truly beautiful place, and it is made even better by the very special - and equally [...]
Prime Minister: 20 days paid volunteering leave for Commonwealth staff
Government employees fighting this season’s devastating bushfires will have their paid volunteer leave allowance boosted. The Prime Minister and Minister for the Public Service said he had directed all Commonwealth public service leaders to permanently [...]
WA Gov’t: Records broken with official bushfire season only just underway
Busiest start to bushfire season on record for aerial fleet Driest start to southern bushfire season in more than 40 years WA's aerial fleet drops record 8.9 million litres of water so far this season [...]
ABC: Should volunteer firefighters get paid?
NOTE: Click here to read about Bushfire Volunteers' policy "Compensation of Emergency Services Volunteers" In short, we do not support government incentives to individuals based on time spent volunteering and we strongly encourage all levels [...]
The Australian: Heroes on bushfires’ frontline – Editorial
For those who missed it, click here to listen to a short interview with Bushfire Volunteers' President Dave Gossage, who tells his ABC Radio Interviewers that the so-called "Emergency Leaders for Climate Action" should hang [...]
Bushfire Volunteers President: ‘Hang your heads in shame’
Bushfire Volunteers President Dave Gossage was interviewed on ABC Perth radio this morning regarding the tragic events in NSW and Prime Minister Scott Morrison's family vacation. Listen to him explain the risks Australia's 250,000+ fire [...]
Coles says thank you to rural and bush firefighters with $3 million donation
Coles will thank volunteer firefighters for keeping our rural communities safe by donating more than $3 million in gift cards to over 6000 rural fire brigades across Australia. Coles gift cards will be provided to [...]
Daily Telegraph: Two people killed in Rural Fire Service truck tragedy in Buxton
Terrible breaking news out of NSW tonight. Our thoughts are with all those who are suffering right now. Two people were killed in an RFS truck late last night, ending a horror day for crews [...]
Vale William (Bill) Tully
The Late Bill Tully. Photo: Evan Collis (DFES photographer) It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of William (Bill) Tully. We are honoured to be able to share the [...]
Quinns Rocks Bush Fire Brigade: A short video of the Yanchep fire
When we say the incredible 20,000+ women and men of WA's Volunteer Bush Fire Service are "diverse", that's because we know there are people with an impressive array of skills required to make the bloody [...]
Well said Minister Logan
Well said Minister Logan! Here's a Facebook post from the Emergency Services Minister, Hon Fran Logan in response to a headline that appeared in today's The West Australian newspaper: BIZARRE HEADLINE IN TODAY'S WEST! "ON [...]
Radio 6PR: Former fire chiefs host emergency summit, accuse PM of lack of leadership
A former Department of Fire and Emergency Services leader has joined the push for the Morrison Government to take greater action on climate change — and rethink the approach to the bushfire crisis. Naomi Brown [...]
ABC: Incredible rescue amongst bushfire devastation
There are a lot of bad news stories associated with bushfires, but from one of the three 'emergency warning' level fires across WA on the weekend, a good news story emerged. It is the story [...]
BNHCRC: Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2019
The 2019/20 fire season is well underway with multiple large bushfires occurring since the release of the previous Outlook in August. Queensland and New South Wales in particular have experienced severe fires, but all states have [...]
ABC Perth: Shout out to all the firefighters today
We know our members don't want reward and are often shy about even being recognised. But it is so important that our whole community is aware of the enormous sacrifices made by both Local Government [...]
PerthNow: Firefighters save 6000 homes in bushfire inferno but threat continues north of Perth
A bushfire raging in Perth’s north since Wednesday could remain out-of-control for several days more and the State’s top firefighter has warned the damage bill could escalate. Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm said [...]
SMH: A nation crying out for leadership from Scott Morrison got excuses
Scott Morrison made a declaration of national ambition this week. He wanted Australia to be the world's "model" country. "I want Australia to be in the leadership pack, if not even at the front of [...]
Augusta-Margaret River Times: DBCA plans fire rule change process
The State Government has issued advice for the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River to continue “business as usual” amid concerns about contentious changes to controlled burns on private land. Warren-Blackwood MLA Terry Redman said the roll-out [...]