WAFES Awards

The WA Fire and Emergency Service (WAFES) Awards honour and acknowledge the achievements of volunteers, career firefighters and DFES staff throughout Western Australia who have shown exceptional dedication to duty over the past 12 months.

Winners of the 2025 WAFES Awards were announced at the gala dinner on Friday 29 August at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Congratulations to all finalists and winners across the 15 categories.

2025 winners

Young person awards

Firefighting Young Person of the Year Award

Marine Rescue Young Person of the Year Award

State Emergency Service Young Person of the Year Award

Individual awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award

DFES Operational Staff Individual Achievement Award

DFES Corporate Staff Individual Achievement Award

Marine Rescue Individual Achievement Award

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award

Peter Keillor Award

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Individual Achievement Award

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award

Team awards

Firefighting Team Achievement Award

Marine Rescue Team Achievement Award

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award

DFES Staff Team Achievement Award

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