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Some harrowing and superhuman stories from this year's Royal Life Saving Bravery Awards, including one from our very own Morgan Cooper, who received the highest bravery honour, a Gold Cross, for his efforts at a serious bus crash in Wanneroo whilst off-duty.A mother who revived her toddler after a near-drowning and an off duty DFES officer who rallied bystanders at a fatal bus crash are among dozens recognised at the Royal Life Saving Bravery Awards. Story in comments.
Thinking of our members who rescued an unconscious casualty from a house fire in Wembley Downs last night. Often our members are unaware of the outcomes of their rescues, and we hope that their desperate efforts last night have resulted in a positive outcome. Our thoughts remain with the casualty, their family and friends today. Reminder that support is available through Psychological Support Services, peer supporters and our Union Office.#activeinourownrescue
Part 1 - 100 Years of the Heritage Listed North Perth Fire Station Historical write up in the comments below 👇
Part 2 - 100 Years of the Heritage Listed North Perth Fire Station Historical write up in the comments below 👇
Part 3 - 100 Years of the Heritage Listed North Perth Fire Station Historical write up in the comments below 👇
Not a good week for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA with the availability of WA's Career Fire trucks impacted 21 times. These trucks were affected in one or more of the following ways:🚒 Removed from service completely for an entire shift (10 hour day or 14 hour nightshift)🚒 Placed on Restricted Duties for all or part of a shift 🧑🚒 Operated below minimum safe staff profile It's now been 1,945 times staffing has been impacted since mid-2024; of which a significant number of occasions haveDepartment of Fire and Emergency Services WAervices WA send staff home, instead of approving overtime shifts for Firefighters whose next rostered shift would be affected - referred to as a Hold Back Stand Down. WA's Career Fire trucks are funded and risk-assessed to be available 24/7. It's not tolerable that any go understaffed or are unavailable for emergencies, let alone 21 times in a week.Time for change... Befo#activeinourownrescue. #ActiveInOurOwnRescue
As we mark the 100 year milestone of our Union Building, the former North Perth Fire Station built in 1926, we are set to mark another, more concerning milestone...We are rapidly approaching 2,000 occasions, since mid-2024, where WA's Career Fire Stations have:🚒 Been placed on Restricted Duties, operating without staff and removing operational elements from service.🚒 Removed a fire truck from service for all or part of a shift, due to deficiencies in staffing.🚪 Been closed entirely for all or part of a shift.🧑🚒 Had to operate below minimum safe staffing profile, due to systemic mismanagement resulting in experienced Firefighters being substituted for new, inexperienced ones.So as we plan to celebrate one historic occasion at our North Perth office, we are also bracing for another in the form of ongoing staffing issues which will worsen as we enter summer and ad-hoc fatigue management efforts crumble under the strain. Time to steDepartment of Fire and Emergency Services WAes WAWA LaborLabor - Before it's t#activeinourownrescuerO#FightingForOurFuturerOurFuture
Now that we have your attention… 👀It's great to see our members taking the time to complete their 'Weekly Checks', as part of our Fit for Duty initiative.A big shoutout to the crews getting involved, getting the workouts done and bringing a bit of healthy competition into the workplace.And before anyone asks — yes, he’s doing the calendar 📅🔥Happy Friday 🫡#ActiveInOurOwnRescue
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