Fit For Duty United Professional Firefighters Union Western Australia
Stronger together, on and off shift.
Fit for Duty Working Group
Member owned. Member driven. Active in our own rescue.
If you have an idea, an existing activity that should be promoted, a firefighter club or community program that Members can join, or an opportunity that supports the objectives of Fit for Duty, email fitforduty@ufuofwa.net.au
Clubs & Social Groups
FRS Football Club
Weekly training & matches, all skill levels welcome
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WA Fire Brigades Club
Social club open to serving & former members
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FRS Rugby
Training sessions & fixtures
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WA Firefighters Social Bowling Club (Inc)
Regular social bowls, new members welcome
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Retired Firefighters Association
Stay connected after the badge comes off
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Support Services
Fortem Australia
Free social connection activities & support for first responder families
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Buddy Up Australia
Outdoor adventures, fitness & social events community
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Black Dog Institute
Mental health research, resources & support
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Beyond Blue
Support for anxiety, depression & suicide prevention
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Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support — 13 11 14
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Discounts & Freebies
Real Australian discount programs open to firefighters and their families — verify eligibility on each site.
Member Services & Benefits
Shoprite discounts, Benefit Fund, home loans & legal support
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Blue Light Card
Free membership, hundreds of retail, travel & tech discounts
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GO ESW Discounts
Free discount directory for emergency service & defence workers
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DefCom Australia
Long-running buying scheme, extends to firefighters & families
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Discounts For Frontliners
Community page sharing one-off deals & freebies
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Local Business Discounts
Add your own list of local cafes, gyms & trades that offer a mate's rate
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Training, Drills & Knowledge Sharing
Training Ideas and Drills
Drill ideas, scenarios & skills to run at your station
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E-Academy Training Material
Approved material to communicate & promote to stations
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Mentorship & Skills Exchange
Pair up with a senior member or teach a skill
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Submit a Tip or Lesson Learned
Share what worked on scene with the crew
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Activities Calendar
World Police & Fire Games
Registering? Select "WA Fire and Rescue Service" as your agency — not DFES or WA Fire and Emergency Services. Already registered under the wrong agency? Log back in and change it.
Looking for a team? Ask through your own station WhatsApp first, then post in the "West Australian Firefighters WPFG" private Facebook group.
CFRS sport coordinators — reach out to join a squad or ask about training.
ML
Mathew Launder
Cornhole
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre · DFES
MP
Mark Papadopoff
Cycling — MTB XCO
Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails · DFES
JB
Jim Bell
Golf — Cottesloe
Cottesloe Golf Club · DFES Golf Club (retired SO)
CM
Cam Mair
Ice Hockey
Cockburn Ice Arena · DFES
RV
Rhys Vervoort
Ice Hockey
Cockburn Ice Arena · DFES
CC
Clem Chan
Judo
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre · DFES
NW
Nathan Wilcock
Muster
Langley Park · DFES
TB
Tony Bennett
Surfing
West Coast Drive, Trigg Beach · DFES
KC
Kyle Christie
Toughest Competitor Alive (TCA)
Perth High Performance Centre · DFES
PP
Paul Paardekooper
Ultimate Firefighter
Langley Park · DFES (retired SO)
SP
Simone Paardekooper
Ultimate Firefighter
Langley Park · DFES
GF
Geoff Follows
Wrestling
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre · DFES
PP
Paisley Prentice
Touch Rugby