LATEST ARTICLES
Most extensive survey of WA Bush Fire Volunteers launched
First-of-its-kind annual member consultation process launched for up to 20,000 volunteers Volunteers encouraged to complete the survey at https://www.bushfire.org.au/yourvoice Paper-based surveys will be posted to all registered Bush Fire Brigades in the next week for [...]
Quick Quiz – Handheld Radios
Among the many issues the association is currently working hard to improve for our members is the situation regarding handheld radios. Please help us get a better understanding of the issue by completing the quick [...]
Collie “Your Voice” workshop – register now
Date: Saturday 21 November 2020 Time: 10am - 12pm Location: Collie (specific address will be provided to those attending to ensure adequate room size/catering) Open to: Bush Fire volunteers currently registered with a member Brigade [...]
Geraldton “Your Voice” workshop – register now
Date: Saturday 31 October 2020 Time: 10am - 12pm Location: Geraldton (specific address will be provided to those attending to ensure adequate room size/catering) Open to: Bush Fire volunteers currently registered with a member Brigade [...]
Busselton “Your Voice” workshop – register now
Date: Wednesday 21 October 2020 Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Busselton (specific address will be provided to those attending to ensure adequate room size/catering) Open to: Bush Fire volunteers currently registered with a member Brigade [...]
Esperance “Your Voice” workshop – register now
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2020 Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Esperance (specific address will be provided to those attending to ensure adequate room size/catering) Open to: Bush Fire volunteers currently registered with a member Brigade [...]
Countryman: Bushfire body seeks volunteers’ views
Bushfire Volunteers' President Dave Gossage AFSM. Photo: Cally Dupe WA’s peak body for bushfire volunteers has launched its first extensive annual survey to gauge its members’ thoughts and issues. The Your Voice survey [...]
Can you help? Lawyers wanted for pro bono panel/pool
The association is seeking expressions of interest from Lawyers to join a panel that can assist with occasional pro bono advice and other services. As the peak body for Western Australia's 550+ Bush Fire Brigades [...]
Work with us: Sponsorship and Partnership Manager
Position: Sponsorship and Partnership Manager Salary: $70,000 + super, work vehicle & mobile (or allowance) Type: Full time, 12 month minimum Location: Headquarters in Belmont, but candidates working from home in regional areas may also [...]
Notice of AGM
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Saturday 21 November, 2020 Time: 9am sharp Location: Collie Ridge Motel 185-195 Throssell Street, Collie WA Telephone: 08 9734 6666 Agenda: Proxies & Apologies Confirmation of previous Minutes Presentation [...]
Nominations open for Board, Zone Reps (Committee) and Sub-Committees
Members are invited to nominate for the following: Office Holder positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) - 1 year terms Ordinary Board Member Zone Representatives - 2 year terms Sub-committee expressions of interest If you [...]
Call out to Western Australian Musicians
The association is launching a very exciting project in the next month, and we’re on the lookout for any Western Australian musicians who are keen to be involved! We’ll need you to create an original [...]
Interview: President Dave Gossage on the value of the Bush Fire Service and volunteering
State President Dave Gossage AFSM was interviewed this morning by the team at 89.7FM Northside Radio about the value of our unique Bush Fire Service and the incredible volunteers who serve and protect our communities. [...]
WA Gov’t: Hundreds of life-saving devices rolled out across the State
NOTE: The association is extremely proud to have secured the outcome announced today by Emergency Services Minister Hon Fran Logan MLA. It is a wonderful example of the many very positive outcomes the association has [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: David Hughes, Darlington VBFB
The Association that represents Bushfire Volunteers would like to formally congratulate Mr David Hughes from the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade and recognise his great achievement of over 45 years of voluntary service to the [...]
Quick Quiz: Do you have an ABN?
We are currently working with a number of potential partners and sponsors who would like to make special discounts available to members of the association. Two of them provide products and services to businesses and [...]
Local supporting Local: The Next Generation
The Chittering Scouts Group visited the Muchea Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade last month to learn a bit more about what the firefighters do in their local area to keep their community safe from the fire. [...]
WA Gov’t: New $1.5 million station for Broome Regional Bush Fire Brigade
$1.29 million Emergency Services Levy contribution to build the station Shire of Broome secured land and $224,000 for construction costs Broome brigade members also raised $26,000 for new outdoor area Broome is now home to [...]
Fired up on Father’s Day
As we know all too well, volunteers work hard to protect their community all through the year, with the holidays being no exception. This was reflected by the training that some Northern vollies took part [...]
Making History: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
The Association would like to formally congratulate the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade on the launch of their over 75 year history book. Authored by Darlington local Cliff Burns in conjunction with the Darlington History [...]