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Pictured: Katanning VFRS visit: Ryan Lamp CSBP General Manager Tony Dodd AFSM: President VFRSAWA (and previous Katanning VFRS member) Tim Sonsee: Executive Officer: VFRSAWA Jason Ralston CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager Chris Brooks: Captain: Katanning VFRS. The Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services Association of WA Inc is pleased to announce that we are partnering with CSBP Fertilisers as we continue to work to support our Volunteers right across Western Australia. The Partnersh

Applications for The Youth Scholarship for AFAC for 2026 are now open for ONE lucky youth! This year’s scholarship is even better with the Association covering: - AFAC 2026 entry (1x ticket) - Return Flights from Perth to Melbourne - Accommodation in Melbourne near the exhibition centre. Total scholarship is worth about $5000. Conditions apply: - Must be under 25 years old - Must be willing to continue to volunteer in a DFES Brigade for a further 2 years. - Must be willing to

Tim Sonsee, and Brett Treeby from Kwinana VFRS who were at Shacks Motor Group to receive this generous donation to the Association. Here are Tim's words: The best words I could find to describe how it felt to receive an incredible donation from Shacks was a combination of gratefulness and being truly humbled by the generosity of Shack’s motors and their team who like our Association are rich in history, value their people and understand the value of their community and those

OVERALL AGGREGATE WINNERS 1st Harvey 1 90 Points 2nd South Kalgoorlie 61 Points 3rd Albany 1 48 Points CHAMPION FIREFIGHTER 1st B. Hewer Harvey 1 (2D) 9 Points 2nd J. Turnock Northam 1 6 Points 3rd K. Toop

JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS November 2025 OVERALL CHAMPION BRIGADE 1st North Kalgoorlie 1 85 Points 2nd Kellerberrin 82 Points 3rd Harvey 73 Points Coolgardie 1 73 Points 4th Esperance 71 Points 5th Geraldton 38

From the Executive Officer's Desk: Over recent months, the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services Association of Western Australia has continued to strengthen its presence across the State through brigade engagement, advocacy, member support, and continued organisational growth. Honouring Service and Supporting Our Members This past week, I had the privilege of attending the Firefighters’ Memorial Services held at Kings Park and Northam. Both services were a beautiful time of refle

General Information The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Association of WA gratefully acknowledges the Women’s Religious Organisation for their generous donation, which has made these scholarships possible. We are confident that the recipients of these scholarships will continue to serve their communities with dedication and contribute to the ongoing improvement of their brigades. Please note the following: Brigades can submit ONE application only. One scholarship will be a

By Jacqueline Lynch ABC South West WA Original Source: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-10/volunteer-firefighter-fighting-cancer-calls-for-compensation/106054572 Matt Petch was a firefighter for more than 10 years before he was diagnosed with a rare form of bile duct cancer. (Supplied: Matt Petch) In short: Firefighters are calling for better compensation and specific health checks to detect early signs of cancer. A WA country brigade is partnering with a local GP to of

From the Executive Officer's Desk: People quite often ask me what does an Executive Officer do? At the VFRSAWA we have 90+ member...

From the Executive Officer's Desk: It’s now mid-March and the year seems to be moving very quickly. The start of the year saw the VFRS...

The Association is excited to announce a new partnership with Paull & Warner Resources (PWR), a leading Western Australian family-owned...

Meritorious awards recognise outstanding and distinguished service by public servants, members of an Australian police force, fire,...

Read our latest news here: From the Executive Officer's Desk: Since the last update I have been involved with the following: Brigade...

Here is a short guide on holding an Annual General Meeting When An Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be held once a year, within six...

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Read our lastest newsletter here: What's been happening at VFRSA WA: The Association Executive Committee met on May 4th where multiple...

Southern Cross VFRS - State Firefighter Championships 2023 Competition Director Tony Dodd has prepared an information bulletin about the...

South Kalgoorlie - State Firefighter Championships 2023 The 119th State Firefighter Championships will be held in Mandurah this Easter...

On behalf of Western Australia's emergency services associations, please find attached a letter to you - volunteer first responders,...

Welcome to 2024! This year I am looking forward to working with our members, Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the...

Photo credit: Captain Colin Keys, Brunswick Junction VFRS Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Presumption Update From Executive Officer Tim...

Volunteers from Busselton VFRS The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Association would like to see a pathway created for those Fire &...

Photo credit: Bridgetown VFRS If you are struggling financially due to unexpected life events, you may be able to apply for up to $5,000...

Check out that look of surprise from Gary Deering of Exmouth Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service at the last North West Zone meeting! "On...

Recently the Association said good bye to Executive Committee Member Michael Booth, as he resigned from his volunteering roles to embark...

Photo credit: Eaton-Australind VFRS Much needed amendments were made to regulations earlier this year to better support our Western...

The Fallen Firefighters’ Honour Roll commemorates Western Australian volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives serving...

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is calling for nominations from all female volunteers to join the Women in Volunteer...

The Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service Association recently amended the policy regarding the appointment of Volunteers from the Volunteer...

Recently VFRS Association President Paul du Boulay, Vice President Trevor Jones, Executive Member Tony Dodd and Executive Officer Tim...

Last month Executive Committee Member Tony Dodd and Executive Officer Tim Sonsee travelled to Brisbane to represent our Association on...

The VFRS Association Executive Committee has been spending time consolidating ideas to map out where we would like to see ourselves in...

Captain Joshua Philpot from Roebourne Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service with Executive Officer Tim Sonsee Since my last update, it has been...

The VFRS Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Saturday, 9 September 2023 at Crown Perth after the WAFES Conference ended....

Please join us in congratulating Tony Dodd from Mandurah Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service on becoming a VFRS Association Life Member!...

Congratulations to Captain Ian "Macca" MacGregor from Toodyay Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service! On Saturday night, Macca received the...

Tim Sonsee's visits to brigades include Kalamunda VFRS, Collie VFRS and Brunswick Junction VFRS My first few weeks with the Volunteer...

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,...

On Saturday May 6, the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Association executive committee held their quarterly meeting. They travelled...

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...

Meet Ash and Phoenix! We are excited to introduce you to Ash and Phoenix, who are Western Australian Firefighters. They rescue people and...

Breathable comfort, warmth and style for all! Our new men's / unisex and women's softshell jackets are 100% polyester mechanic stretch...

Nominations for the 2023 WAFES Awards are now open! The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) WAFES Awards acknowledge and...

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...

For the whole month of January, the Local Matters jars at all Grill’d restaurants are featuring organisations like ours that help keep...

Grill'd has chosen us to participate in their Summer Heroes / Local Matters fundraiser. Operating since 2011, Local Matters have...

Photo courtesy of Karratha Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service A tradition with Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service brigades, located...

Over the weekend, the 45th State Junior Championships took place at Gilbert Fraser Reserve in North Fremantle. Boys and girls aged...

Recently Ken O'Reilly announced his resignation from his role as the executive officer at Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Association....