Department of Fire and Emergency Services
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The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is a government department that is responsible for fire and emergency services in Western Australia. The department came into being in 2012 as a result of the Perth Hills Bush Fire review.[1] DFES is responsible for the management, training and funding of career and volunteer Services including:[2]
- The Bush Fire Service (BFS)
- Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS)
- Career Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS or FRS)
- Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service (VFES)
- State Emergency Service (SES)
- Volunteer Marine Rescue Service (VMRS)
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WA Bush Fire Service (rural areas) | |
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Formed | 2012 |
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Jurisdiction | Government of Western Australia |
Motto | Working together for a safer state |
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Website | www.dfes.wa.gov.au |
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