Volunteer fire brigades People join Volunteer Fire Brigades for a number of reasons and they may become a volunteer with either the Fire and Rescue Service or a Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. Not all of the work involves active fire suppression or rescue activities. Fire education programs involve volunteers visiting schools, service groups, seniors' centres and homes and local businesses, to promote safety messages. Fire Services provides training for both operational and community work, and for many volunteers it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience just to be part of the team. Click here for more information about becoming a volunteer firefighter.
Training is provided at all levels and across a wide variety of disciplines.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services More than 2,500 volunteers work in 36 Sea Search and Rescue Groups around Western Australia. In close cooperation with the Police, they coordinate and perform search and rescue missions at sea for the Western Australian community. Volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks from actual rescue operations to communications and training. A wide variety of accredited training courses in marine safety are available.