Department of Fire and Emergency Services
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Career Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2012 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Western Australia |
| Motto | Working together for a safer state |
| Annual budget | $345 million AUD FY2020 |
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| Website | www.dfes.wa.gov.au |
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. DFES is responsible for the management, training and funding of career and volunteer Services including:
- Career Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) 29 BGU's, 1,249 members
- Bushfire Service (BFS) 551 BGU's, 20,227 members
- State Emergency Service (SES) 64 BGU's, 1,929 members
- Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) 40 BGU's, 1,184 members
- Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) 93 BGS's, 2,219 members
- Marine Rescue Service 39 BGU's, 1,570 members
- Public Service Officers and Technicians 658 members
DFES Currently employs 1,249 career firefighters and 600+ staff members as well as over 29,000 volunteers in the 6 services statewide.
There is also 2,579 members in the Emergency services Cadets and Youth programs across 5 services