It is with great sadness that we share the news of the sixth, seventh and eighth firefighters killed in the fires this summer. Our thoughts are with our comrades in the east and the families of those deceased.
All three crew members dead in crash of air tanker fighting bushfires in Snowy Monaro region
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NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian expresses condolences to families of the firefighters on boardRip 3 more Heros to your Family Australia will forever be there for you.
Rest In Peace Heroes
Too tragic for words.
Everyone sends there love for their help thank you
Inside the life of a firefighter between shifts at the fire
View from base camp: firefighter captures scenes 'in between' the flames
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Artist and volunteer firefighter CJ Taylor recently deployed to the mid-north coast of NSW, where he photographed a Rural Fire Service campStartling images
After the inferno: Australia' bushfire crisis, from above
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In the New South Wales Southern Highlands, about 50 kilometres west of Wollongong, no matter what the season, there has always been one constant: green. But not anymore.Another tragic loss for the firefighting community. Four firefighters have been killed so far in these fires, and thousands have been injured (mostly minor, thankfully). The total death toll is now 29.
RIP Bill Slade. Our greatest sympathies to his family and friends, and we stand with our comrades in the east.
'Much-loved' firefighter and father-of-two killed working on Victorian blaze
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The tragic loss of Forest Fire Management Victoria worker Bill Slade in an incident near Omeo brings the state's death toll for the current horrific fire season to four.Lost another hero 💔😪 thinking of his family.
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Anyone with information or dash camera footage from the Dawson Avenue fire in Forrestfield on Wednesday is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.Strike Force Vulcan officers are investigating a bushfire that occurred in Forrestfield at about 5pm on Wednesday, 8 January 2020.
The cause of the fire is being treated as suspicious and it is believed the fire started in bushland opposite Dawson Avenue near Hicks Street.
Strike Force Vulcan detectives would like to speak to the riders of two white trail bikes that were seen in the bushland area just prior to the fire. One bike also had a pillion passenger.
Any members of the public who were driving in the area around the time of the fire who have dash-cam vision of the area is asked to come forward. Anyone with information regarding this fire is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. Callers may remain anonymous if they wish.
Rewards of up to $50,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
Our crews have been busy over the past few days with multiple shifts committed to the fires in Forrestfield and Baldivis. Our firefighters will be maintaining a presence at these incidents into this evening as well as sending three of our members on a five day deployment to the fires in Norseman with a crew from SWORD.
Thanks for all your hard work and efforts emergency and fire services 🙂
Cant Thank you all enough , a great job done by all the Emergency Services 👍x No injuries, lives lost or homes damaged 😊
Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. Please stay safe wonderful peoples
Thanks so much for putting out the one in Forrestfield so quickly, was scary. Love your work!
Thank you for devoting your time to the community and keeping us safe.
Thankyou for all that ypu guys n girls do. Stay safe out there 🙂
Thank you to everyone for the fantastic work you do, keep safe
Great job guys thank you stay safe wherever you are
You are all doing a brill job, stay safe guys.
Thank you, we all appreciate everything you do to keep us safe!
Thank u so very much guys were really do value your wonderful work
Heros don't always wear capes....some of the best are ordinary people doing an extraordinary job.heartfelt thanks for your efforts,most appreciated.
Thank you for the amazing work you all do.
Thank you for all you do for the community.
Stay safe ❤️
Stay safe guy’s!!
Love your work guys. Thankyou
Thank you
Well done!
Amazing job the emergency and fire service, very grateful
You guys rock, thank you for all you do.💖💖
It was announced this afternoon that Mat Kavanagh, a firefighter with Forest Fire Management Victoria lost his life in a car accident on Friday. Kalamunda VBFB would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Mat's family, friends & colleagues at this tragic time.
A total fire ban has been declared for the City of Kalamunda for today, Tuesday January 7, 2020.
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Building positive relationships over many years mean we're a stronger team than ever both on and off the fire ground.
Pictured is DFES Community Emergency Services Manager Mike Ward obtaining a briefing from our lieutenant John Idland at a recent incident.
Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA | Fran Logan MLA | City of Kalamunda | Mayor Margaret Thomas - City of Kalamunda
I remember John Eric Ireland...good kid...
Wow, pretty cool!
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