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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.[1] DFES is responsible for the management, training and funding of career and volunteer Services including:[2]
DFES Currently employs over 1,200 career firefighters and 300+ staff members as well as over 26,000 volunteers in the 5 services state wide.[3]