Successful search for a missing 3 year old in Clackline

Sunday 16th February, 2014: Two Canine Section area search teams were activated to attend a search in the Perth Hills area for a missing toddler. The missing 3 year old boy was found well and safe just before midnight by Area Search team Jemma and Leonie- fantastic work team! Thank you to all the members of the community, WAPOL and other SES volunteers who came out to assist with the search.

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Perth Hills Fire

State Emergency Service Search Dogs WA

The WA SES Canine Section would like to express our sadness and send our warmest thoughts to those who've been affected by the recent fires in the Perth Hills. Thank you to all those fire fighters and volunteers who put themselves at risk to contain the blaze. 

 

An appeal has been set up, 'The Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund'.

If you would like to donate please go to:
http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/newsroom/featured-news/appeal-help-parkerville-fire-victims

Bicton Search 27/12/2013

St Ive's Nursing Home visit

On Monday (6/01/2014) Dog teams Chris and Piper and Stephanie and Karma made a visit to some of the residents at St Ive's Nursing Home. The residents were excited to learn about what the Canine Section do and how the dogs work. The dogs showed off some of their skills and there was also time for the search dogs to receive pats from new friends.

Search: Wednesday 4th December, 2014

On Wednesday 4th December, two area search canine teams Leonie and Border Collie, Jemma and Chris and Kelpie, Piper were deployed to the Wanneroo area to search for a missing man. Search dog Jemma was successful in finding the missing person.

Search in Mundaring

On Monday 18th November, the Canine Section's three Area Search dog teams were activated to a search in the Perth Hills for a missing man. Chris and Kelpie, Piper; Leonie and Border Collie, Jemma and; Stephanie and Labrador cross, Karma searched bushland areas surrounding the Mundaring town centre. The missing man was found later that afternoon by WA Police- a positive outcome for all involved.

DFES Education and Heritage Centre Open Day

On Sunday 17th November, Leonie and Stephanie and Area Search dogs Jemma and Karma spent the day at the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Education and Heritage Centre. They were able to meet so many families and people who wanted to learn more about what the Emergency Services do for the community. Some were even lucky to ride on the vintage fire trucks!

The Education Centre is fantastic for kids with interactive displays and plenty to see and learn. http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/educationandheritage/fehc/Pages/default.aspx

Thank you to all who came along, thank you to the DFES support staff, the Salvation Army for providing a sausage sizzle and refreshments and to all the volunteers- you do such a great job!