Events

DFES hosts significant events to honour current and past firefighters and to foster a positive and collaborative partnership amongst volunteers and staff.

Information is available here on the key events that DFES hosts annually.

WAFES Conference

The WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference is an annual event that celebrates the collaboration and camaraderie of our emergency services as we work towards creating a safer State.

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International Firefighters’ Day

International Firefighters’ Day is observed on 4 May each year, to coincide with the feast of St. Florian, the patron saint of all firefighters.

On this day we pay our respects to volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge current and past firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage, and selfless pledge to serve their community.

The Firefighters Honour Roll contains the names of all the firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Fallen Firefighters’ Honour Roll

International Firefighters’ Day Memorial Service

In honour of International Firefighters’ Day, DFES hosts a memorial service at the Firefighters’ Memorial Grove in Kings Park.

Date Sunday 5 May 2024
Time 10am arrival for 10:15am service
Venue Firefighters’ Memorial Grove, Forrest Drive, Kings Park
Dress General public and non-uniformed guests – smart dress with medals
Uniformed personnel – click here to view the dress code
RSVP RSVPs are closed. Please email eventsandawards@dfes.wa.gov.au if you have any questions about the service.

Services will also be held in Busselton on Saturday 4 May and Northam on Tuesday 7 May.

For those who are unable to attend, the Kings Park service will be livestreamed from 10:15am on Sunday 5 May 2024. You're invited to join remotely via dfes.wa.gov.au/IFFD to honour those who have fallen while serving the community.

Firefighters' Memorial Grove