As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.
Supported by an extensive network of over 32,000 volunteers and 1076 career firefighters FESA works together with the community and government to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a diverse range of emergencies.
Operating 24 hours a day, every day of the year, FESA provides emergency services across our vast state of 2.5 million square kilometres on land, by sea and air.
FESA was established to improve the coordination and planning of emergency services in Western Australia.
FESA has adopted an ‘all hazards’ approach to emergency management, working in partnership with the community and other government agencies to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters and emergencies.
FESA continually strives to improve the state’s hazard response capabilities and delivers several safety programs to help the community manage and recover from emergencies, prevent hazards and mitigate effects from natural disasters.
FESA is the hazard management agency in Western Australia for:
Provides combat and support services including:
Facilitates state emergency management capacity building through:
Provides advice and support on emergency management issues to key stakeholders at the local, state and national levels including:
- Maintenance of state emergency management legislation
- Support to the State Emergency Management Committee and the State Emergency Coordination Group
- Participation in state and national strategic working groups
- Provision of emergency management training in conjunction with the Australian Emergency Management Institute
Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
A safer community
Our Mission
In partnership with the people of Western Australia to:
- Improve community safety practices
- Provide timely, quality and effective emergency services
Our Values
- Put the community first
- Work together as a committed team
- Respect and value each other
- Continuously improve our services
- Act with integrity and honesty
- Have open and honest two way communications
- Strive to keep ourselves and others safe