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Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

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19.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Sunday 24 May 2020 for all local government areas in the following regions: - Perth Metropolitan Region - Midwest Gascoy...ne Region - Goldfields Midlands Region - South West Region - Lower South West Region - Great Southern Region Why has a Total Fire Ban Been Declared Weather conditions are extremely unusual for this time of year and fires could become out of control quickly because of the forecast winds generated by the severe weather system. This could put a strain on volunteer resources. At these times you must not: - Light, maintain or use a fire in the open air. - Carry out any activity that could start a fire. This includes: - All open fires for the purpose of cooking or camping are not allowed. - Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, soldering, gas cutting or similar is not allowed unless you have an exemption. View the full list of Total Fire Bans at: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

19.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow the 23rd of May. Please refrain from any burning and report any sign of fire to 000. Stay up to date with alerts and warnings by using: ... www.emergency.wa.gov.au 13 DFES (13 3337) 720 AM ABC Local Radio Visit www.bom.gov.au/wa/ Questions regarding Total Fire Bans? More info at: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html Are you Bushfire Ready? Have a five-minute Fire Chat @Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Ready www.dfes.wa.gov.au/firechat

17.01.2022 How fireproof is your plan? Visit https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au now.

13.01.2022 May the 4th, a day for Star Wars lovers, and possibly more importantly - Firefighters . Aside from its ties to a galaxy far, far away today’s date is International Firefighters day. It also coincides with the Feast day of Saint Florian, the Patron Saint of firefighters. Today we commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and recognise those who continue to contribute to this service. The brigade honours all those that are members of t...his community, from our fellow volunteers in SJ Shire to firefighters around the world. Particularly we would like to acknowledge our counterparts on the east coast who have suffered tragic losses to their community this past fire season. Stay Safe

13.01.2022 It’s that time of year again As of tomorrow, Thursday the 1st of October we will be in the restricted burning period Please take note of the guidelines the shire has posted below to avoid any unexpected visits from us

10.01.2022 Oakford VBFB would like to wish everyone a very happy Easter Despite these unusual times we hope everyone has a safe and amazing day! Whilst we couldn’t get some actual photos of us helping out you-know-who, we’ve recreated it the best we could. ... Check out our friends from other DFES services giving him a hand! https://www.facebook.com/1017436634965331/posts/3676210309087937/?vh=e&d=n

09.01.2022 This weekend, Saturday 17th October and Sunday 18th October, the Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade will be conducting hazard reduction burns at the following locations: Craddon Road Swamp Gum Road Northerly Lane... Thomas Road (near King Road) Burns will commence from 9:00am and motorists should take care driving through areas affected by smoke.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to the newest Station Officers who completed Station Officer Training School, particularly Tod Bergersen who is also an Oakford volunteer firefighter.

06.01.2022 Have you heard about Containers for Change WA? Did you know that you can use our QR code, scheme ID, or simply donate to us when attending reverse vending machines? All donations go toward improving our facilities and equipment for the bushfire season!

05.01.2022 December 1968 article from the W.A. Firefighter on the testing of a new burning off torch called the "Firebug".

03.01.2022 It’s been a warm couple of days and summer is just around the corner. Tune into to ABC at 8:30 tonight to watch the new 3 part miniseries Big Weather and catch some of our fellow firefighters helping Craig Reucassel explore the do’s and don’ts of bushfire survival

03.01.2022 Last weekend firefighters from Oakford, Jarrahdale, Serpentine, Mundijong and Byford completed the Structural Firefighting course at Oakford fire station. Congratulations to all firefighters who successfully gained this qualification under the watchful eye of trainers from the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, District Officer Paul Southam, and Community Emergency Services Manager Ricky Southgate. On Sunday afternoon, career Fire and Rescue Service firefighters joined the group... to conduct a gas isolation drill. Thank you to Station Officer Stuart Parks and the crew from Armadale 1st who joined us. Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale DFES South East Region Information Group Justin Warren & Ben Tanner

01.01.2022 The Shire is calling on Oakford residents and those with an interest in fire management to have their say on the location of a potential new fire station for th...e Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade. There are four suggested sites for the Oakford facility, which would feature a Level 2 Incident Control Centre and four bay appliance facility (pending Department of Fire and Emergency Services funding). For more information and to have your say, click here >> https://bit.ly/2BXI6uE Public comment closes 5pm, 22 July, 2020.