Prepare for any contingency – Emergency services details Western Australia

Prepare for any contingency. Western Australia is a safe holiday destination. But a traveller should be prepared for all eventualities. Here is a list of emergency services details Western Australia to help you be prepared.

Emergency details in Western Australia

• Emergency numbers
• Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
• Sea Rescue services
• Wildcare Helpline

Dial 000 for an emergency

The Australian emergency services number should come to the top of your list of emergency services details Western Australia. If you unfortunately get into a situation that requires assistant urgently, dial 000. It is free and can even be dialed from a locked phone. However, the emergency services number should only be used in an urgent situation. If your situation is not urgent, please use the below numbers.

Fire – 133 337

Ambulance – 9334 1222

Police – 131 444

Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issue alerts about potential threats from natural disasters to both travellers and residents in high risk areas. Travellers can sign up for the DFES’s Emergency Alert Telephone Warning System to receive alerts. It is advisable to check their website for warning before going on a trip to the wilderness.

DFES contact – 1300 657 209

Sea Rescue services

Along the coastline of Western Australia, you can find numerous volunteer marine rescue services. If you are heading out to sea, remember to jot down the contact details of the relevant sea rescue service for the area.

Wildcare Helpline

As you explore wildlife in Western Australia, you may come across an injured animal that may need help. In such a case, call the Wildcare Helpline. Staff at the helpline will guide you through immediate care for the injured animal and then help you get in touch with the nearest registered wildlife rehabilitator.

Wildcare Helpline contact – (08) 9474 9055

Be prepared

You can save the list of important numbers on your phone but it is advisable to carry a hardcopy too. You can use a public phone if you lose your mobile or the battery dies on you. Prepare for any contingency.

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