Department of Fire and Emergency Services

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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 and planning of emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property in Western Australia.

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.

Contact Details

Emergency Services Complex, 20 Stockton Bend, COCKBURN CENTRAL WA 6164

08 9395 9300

dfes@dfes.wa.gov.au

www.dfes.wa.gov.au

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State Government Departments

Rank	Company	#
9^th	Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development	1,788
10^th	Department of Fire and Emergency Services	1,858
12^th	Department of Transport	1,649
13^th	Main Roads WA	1,454

48 state government departments ranked by total staff in WA

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Company Activity

	UPDATED: State Government Departments list	15 Nov 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Fire breaks out near Jacob’s Ladder	02 Nov 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Rescue helicopter naming rights up for grabs	24 Oct 2023
	UPDATED: State Government Departments list	23 Jun 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in CBD street closed after gas leak	14 Jun 2023
	NEW ROLE: Su Groome, Director Strategy and Policy Recovery and Assistance	09 Jun 2023
	NEW ROLE: Patrick Leach, Executive Director, Corporate Services Command	09 Jun 2023
	NEW ROLE: Melissa Pexton, Deputy Commissioner, Strategy and Emergency Management Command	09 Jun 2023
	NEW ROLE: Craig Waters, Deputy Commissioner, Operations Command	09 Jun 2023
	UPDATED: State Government Departments list	09 Jun 2023