Established November 1, 2012, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) coordinates response for natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.
Operated by CHC RAC Rescue
News about Western Australia |

PHI Helicopters in the Western Australia Flooding
01-Feb-23 - PHI S-92 helicopters based in Broome, Western Australia supporting the offshore oil and gas industries completed humanitarian aid relief emergency response missions during flooding in Kimberley rescuing a total of 134 people #flooding
Western Australia New Ambulances to Arrive in 2023
01-Jun-22 - Leonardo confirmed order of 3 new AW139 helicopters for the Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (EHRS) for delivery in early 2023 and to be operated by CHC Australia #WesternAustralia
Royal Perth Hospital New Heliport
31-May-22 - Western Australia Royal Perth Hospital new 788m2 heliport opened after a $10M invest. It can take two helicopters at any time #Perth
New CHC AW139 for Western Australia DFES
25-May-22 - The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Western Australia signed 12-year contract with CHC for 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter services. Three new AW139 will replace current Bell 412 by end 2023 #DFES
CHC’ Bell 412 SAR Crew Recognized in Australia
19-Oct-17 - Bell 412 ‘Rescue 651’ crew from Western Australia’s Rescue Helicopter Service, operated by CHC, recognised with Commendation Award for their mission with vessel ‘Fatal Attraction’ on November 6, 2016More News ... | ![]() |
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Western Australia List of helicopters |
C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |||||
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64-037 | ch-54a | 1968 | N154AC : Government of Western Australia -Apr15, lsd; as /739 for firefighting duti+ ![]() | ||||||
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33091 | 412 | 1982 | VH-NSP : pictured (pic1) date unk, with Fire and Emergency Services Authority of W+ | ||||||