Volunteer bushfire brigades can now be recognised for their dedication to community safety through the 2025 Western Power grants program.
The Bushfire Volunteers Grants has awarded $45,000 in funding across 43 WA volunteer brigades last year to help the members in their critical roles to protect the community and the environment, especially in peak bushfire prone periods.
Western Power chief executive officer Sam Barbaro said 27 local government areas across the state received the 2024 funding.
“Our grants program serves and recognises the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to protect our community from the devastating effects of bushfires,” he said.
“It enables brigades to purchase additional items such as vehicle recovery equipment, first aid kits, water pumps and complete additional training courses, supporting their ability to safely and effectively carry out firefighting activities.”
Bushfire Volunteers president Lorraine Webster said the organisation was proud to collaborate with Western Power in another year of grant funding.
“The support that Western Power has provided to our members over the years has been invaluable,” she said.
“This has enabled many brigades to procure critical equipment and services and reduce the amount of time our already busy volunteers have to spend fundraising.”
Since the program’s inception in 2010, $750,000 has been awarded to local brigades.
The Bedfordale Volunteer Bushfire Brigade and the Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade both received grants in 2024, with application for 2025 funding opening in August.
