There are over 2,300 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) members from 94 brigades in Western Australia who provide firefighting and prevention services throughout the state. VFRS firefighters undertake a range of responsibilities including: Combating fires Containing hazardous material spills Road crash rescue Fire safety education Through comprehensive training, VFRS firefighters learn to operate the wide range of equipment, vehicles and appliances used for fire suppression including charged hose lines, portable pumps, tankers and communications. DFES provides VFRS training in: Personal and team safety Structural and bushfire fighting Communications First aid Vehicle driving both on and off road Leadership and emergency management procedures