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KM: Kalgoorlie-Boulder council call to boost fire resources
Councillor Glenn Wilson. Credit: Kalgoorlie Miner, Tori O'Connor City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cr Glenn Wilson believes the City’s top brass need to lean on local MPs to lobby State Government for more firefighting resources [...]
WA Gov’t: Pride of Port Hedland’s $189,000 restoration proves its worth
Marine Rescue Port Hedland's Iron Pride vessel back on the water after $189,000 refit Vessel was stripped back to bare metal before complete refit in Perth New vessel's improved capabilities already proving their worth with recent rescue [...]
WA Gov’t: Don’t risk your life – be aware you may not have a water supply during a bushfire
Residents in bushfire prone areas who choose to stay and defend their property must have an independent water supply Damaged infrastructure or a cut to power can result in the loss of scheme water The [...]
Coastal Times: Hurt firey in stable condition
A FIREFIGHTER was rushed to hospital after a burning tree branch fell on him as he battled yet another dangerous bushfire in Nambeelup last week. The man, aged in his 60s, was in a stable [...]
WAToday: Petrol station razed in bushfire north of Perth as heatwave sets in
Firefighters have been working through the night to battle a bushfire north of Perth that wiped out a petrol station and took over at least one home. The fire, which has also destroyed 650 hectares [...]
Coast Live FM: Interim Bushfire Centre of Excellence opens in Pinjarra
Outside the interim Bushfire Centre of Excellence facility in Pinjarra, Shire of Murray - (L-R) Back: Mr. Murray Carter Executive Director Rural Fire Division Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Minister for Emergency Services [...]
WA Gov’t: Busselton Marine Rescue’s new $589,000 ‘fleet’ officially launched
Brand new $500,000 vessel, Busselton Marine 1, officially launched this weekend Refit of group's other vessel, Cheryll K, completed thanks to an additional $89,000 grant Busselton Marine Rescue has officially taken possession of its brand new $500,000 [...]
Esperance Express: Esperance bushfire coronial inquest findings call for career fire station, mitigation and resources funding
A coronial inquest into the catastrophic 2015 Esperance bushfires has called on the state government to drastically increase funds to better resource and support local firefighters. Coroner Sarah Linton released 12 recommendations on December 3, [...]
WA Gov’t: Western Australia celebrates International Volunteer Day
McGowan Government supporting 35 local Thank A Volunteer Day events 80 per cent of Western Australians 15 years or older volunteer each year Minister for Volunteering visiting Nannup Community Resource Centre for Thank A Volunteer [...]
WA Gov’t: $125 million investment in new WA-built firefighting appliances
Two new contracts valued at $125 million awarded to manufacture new modern firefighting vehicles, built in WA Ensuring WA has modern equipment to deal with bushfire threats Successful bidder Frontline Fire & Rescue Equipment commits [...]
Frontline Fire & Rescue Equipment wins $125m contract; expands to Collie
The peak body for WA's 26,000 Bushfire Volunteers has congratulated Frontline Fire & Rescue Equipment for winning the State Government contracts to manufacture '4.4' heavy appliances and 'Ultralight' vehicles worth $125m - some of which [...]
International Volunteer Day 2019
Bushfire Volunteers proudly supports International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December, to raise awareness on the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing our communities. About International Volunteer Day (IVD) International Volunteer Day (IVD) [...]
Kalgoorlie Miner: Esperance firey urges focus on radio black spot fix, water bombing service
Burnt out bushland at Scaddan West in early 2016, after the deadly fires. Credit: The West Australian The brave man who led efforts to fight Esperance’s deadly 2015 bushfires has backed recommendations from [...]
QWN: Hon Colin de Grussa to Emergency Services Minister re Coroner’s Court Esperance recommendations
The following Question Without Notice was asked by the Hon Colin de Grussa MLC and answered today by the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC on behalf of the Emergency Services Minister Hon Fran Logan MLA. Hon [...]
State Coroner: Inquest findings, 2015 Esperance Fires
Below is the summary and recommendations from the WA State Coroner's Court and a link to the full report into the 2015 Esperance Fires. Inquest into the 2015 Esperance Fires Summary : At the time of [...]
Bushfire Games 2019 – Photos
As promised, photos of the action and awards at the 2019 Bushfire Games held in conjunction with the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) on Langley Park Perth over the weekend of 22 November to [...]
WA Gov’t: West Australians failing to recognise bushfire risk
Only 34 per cent of West Australians believe they are at risk of bushfire The $1 million updated "I Am Fire" awareness campaign launched today All West Australians are being urged to recognise bushfire risk [...]
WA Gov’t: $1.4 million for local governments to reduce bushfire risks
Three local governments in Perth metro area awarded nearly $1.4 million to reduce their bushfire risks Latest grants part of $35 million DFES-led mitigation funding Three Perth metropolitan councils have been awarded almost $1.4 million [...]
Hon Rick Mazza MLC: “Laughable if it weren’t downright dangerous”
Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Member for the Agricultural Region in the Western Australian Upper House Hon Rick Mazza MLC gave this passionate speech during a debate on Climate Change in the Legislative Council yesterday. https://vimeo.com/376276701 [...]
QWN: Robyn Clarke to Emergency Services Minister re Volunteer Hub
The following Question Without Notice was asked by Robyn Clarke, the Member for Murray-Wellington and answered today by Emergency Services Minister Hon Fran Logan MLA. EMERGENCY SERVICES — VOLUNTEER HUB Mrs R. CLARKE to the [...]