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Expression of Interest - Volunteer Trainer Assessors
The Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service Association recently amended the policy regarding the appointment of Volunteers from the Volunteer...
Oct 18, 2023
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DFES Asset Management Meeting
Recently VFRS Association President Paul du Boulay, Vice President Trevor Jones, Executive Member Tony Dodd and Executive Officer Tim...
Sep 29, 2023
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Meeting of the Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Association
Last month Executive Committee Member Tony Dodd and Executive Officer Tim Sonsee travelled to Brisbane to represent our Association on...
Sep 27, 2023
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VFRS Association Strategy Planning
The VFRS Association Executive Committee has been spending time consolidating ideas to map out where we would like to see ourselves in...
Sep 21, 2023
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An Update from the Executive Officer
Captain Joshua Philpot from Roebourne Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service with Executive Officer Tim Sonsee Since my last update, it has been...
Sep 21, 2023
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VFRS Association AGM
The VFRS Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Saturday, 9 September 2023 at Crown Perth after the WAFES Conference ended....
Sep 21, 2023
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New VFRS Association Life Member!
Please join us in congratulating Tony Dodd from Mandurah Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service on becoming a VFRS Association Life Member!...
Sep 21, 2023
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Love, Dignity and Respect
Congratulations to Captain Ian "Macca" MacGregor from Toodyay Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service! On Saturday night, Macca received the...
Sep 11, 2023
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An Update from the Executive Officer
Tim Sonsee's visits to brigades include Kalamunda VFRS, Collie VFRS and Brunswick Junction VFRS My first few weeks with the Volunteer...
Jun 22, 2023
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Memorial Service for Hastings Adams AFSM
Hastie's family would like to let you know that a Memorial Service has been organised to celebrate his life. It will be held on Monday,...
Jun 19, 2023
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What was discussed at the recent VFRSA Executive Committee Meeting?
On Saturday May 6, the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Association executive committee held their quarterly meeting. They travelled...
Jun 7, 2023
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The Passing of Hastings Adams AFSM
It is with a heavy heart that I wish to inform you all of the death of my long time friend Hastings, who passed away peacefully last...
Jun 1, 2023
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New Firefighter Soft Toys
Meet Ash and Phoenix! We are excited to introduce you to Ash and Phoenix, who are Western Australian Firefighters. They rescue people and...
Apr 19, 2023
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Pre-order: New Softshell Jackets
Breathable comfort, warmth and style for all! Our new men's / unisex and women's softshell jackets are 100% polyester mechanic stretch...
Apr 5, 2023
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2023 WAFES Awards - Nominations are open!
Nominations for the 2023 WAFES Awards are now open! The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) WAFES Awards acknowledge and...
Mar 16, 2023
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An Executive Officer has been appointed!
Who is the new Executive Officer? Tim Sonsee has a passion to serve the Western Australia community and has done so for the past 16 years...
Jan 20, 2023
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Buy 1 Get 1 Free Offer to say Thanks!
For the whole month of January, the Local Matters jars at all Grill’d restaurants are featuring organisations like ours that help keep...
Jan 18, 2023
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Grill'd Summer Heroes Fundraiser
Grill'd has chosen us to participate in their Summer Heroes / Local Matters fundraiser. Operating since 2011, Local Matters have...
Jan 1, 2023
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Santa Claus is coming to Town!
Photo courtesy of Karratha Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service A tradition with Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service brigades, located...
Dec 8, 2022
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45th State Junior Championships
Over the weekend, the 45th State Junior Championships took place at Gilbert Fraser Reserve in North Fremantle. Boys and girls aged...
Nov 29, 2022
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