Department of Fire and Emergency Services Email Format
Public SafetyWestern Australia, Australia1001-5000 Employees
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services is a large public sector agency in Western Australia that coordinates emergency management. It combines professional responders with a substantial volunteer base to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies. The agency is based in Cockburn Central, Western Australia, and operates within the public safety sector to protect communities. Its remit covers cyclones, floods, earthquakes, road crash incidents, search and rescue, structural fires and hazardous material spills. The organization relies on more than 26,000 volunteers who provide time and expertise to support emergency responses and community safety. Recent activity includes participation in the Bushfire Community Day in Mundaring in October 2025 to engage with the public on fire safety.