Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Emergency Services Complex, 20 Stockton Bend, COCKBURN CENTRAL, 6164
08 9395 9300
As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) (formerly the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of WA) performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property. Supported by an extensive network of over 29,000 volunteers and 1100 career firefighters DFES works together with the community and government to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a diverse range of emergencies. Operating 24 hours a day, every day of the year, DFES provides emergency services across our vast state of 2.5 million square kilometres on land, by sea and air. DFES was established to improve the coordination and planning of emergency services in Western Australia.
Bio last updated 16 Oct 2014
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Total staff
7th | ![]() | Department of Fire and Emergency Services | 1,543 |
12th | ![]() | Department of Transport | 1,325 |
14th | ![]() | Department of Finance | 988 |
16th | ![]() | Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety | 1,515 |
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