Western Australia Fire and Emergency Services Conference Delegate Services Management

Summary and scope

DFES holds an annual WAFES Conference (the Conference) and Awards Dinner (the Awards). The Conference is an annual two (2) day event held every September on a Friday and Saturday. The Conference brings together approximately 700 delegates from across WA and provides an opportunity for DFES to demonstrate new and emerging technologies and operational changes, as well as highlight current and future issues and trends affecting emergency management. The delegates include DFES personnel, volunteers from the Bush Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Marine Rescue Service, and Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services. The two (2) day event includes a diverse program of activities, including approximately 10 tours of DFES facilities (operational and workshops facilities), a welcome sundowner, and a conference program with multiple integrated education streams. The Conference concludes with the Awards on the second day, attended by a further 100 invited guests.