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The theme for the 2024 WAFES Conference is Yesterday, today, tomorrow: celebrating our heritage, embracing innovation and planning for the challenges of the future.
This theme will be explored throughout the conference through engaging sessions, workshops and discussions. From keynote speeches to interactive panels on cutting-edge technologies, each aspect of the program will delve into how our collective history informs our present decisions and shapes our future endeavours.
Stay tuned as we finalise our speakers and program details and remember to check in regularly to catch all the exciting developments as they unfold.
This year’s keynote speakers are:
Further details on the Saturday conference program will be announced in coming months.
Volunteers attending the 2024 WAFES Conference have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a wide selection of behind-the-scenes tours on Friday 6 September.
The tours provide insight into the many specialised teams within WA emergency services and offer a rare chance to learn from the very best. Further
details on the 2024 tour program will be available in June.
Tours are chosen when completing the registration process.
Catch up with old friends, make new connections and learn more about some game-changing projects underway at DFES during Friday night’s sundowner on the Burswood foreshore.
As the sun sets over the picturesque Swan River, talk one-on-one with key personnel who are at the forefront of next-generation initiatives shaping the future of WA’s emergency services.
Walk from booth to booth as you learn what these exciting projects mean for volunteers and career personnel. You’ll also get a firsthand look at the latest technological advancements in the DFES fleet, with new appliances and vessels on display.
Please note: To attend, volunteers and DFES staff must select the sundowner as one of their optional events during registration. A parent or guardian must accompany attendees under 18 years of age. Children of attendees are not permitted.
The WAFES Awards recognise volunteers and DFES staff who have gone above and beyond to help communities prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
Winners for 2024 will be announced during a gala dinner at Crown Perth on Saturday 7 September.
This spectacular night will showcase the inspiring stories of all nominees and celebrate their excellence, professionalism and selflessness.
Volunteers and DFES staff can register to attend the WAFES Awards gala dinner when completing their conference registration.
To find out more, visit the WAFES Awards website.
Please note: A parent or guardian must accompany attendees under 18.
