East Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade in Perth, Western Australia | Community organisation

East Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9296 1288

Address: 270 Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon 6069 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 How Fireproof is your Plan? What is your bush fire plan? When will you leave? Where will you go?... What will you take? Can you answer all these questions? Nows the time to rethink you plan, find out more at www.mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au

25.01.2022 storm preparation Unfortunately a fire truck spraying water at your home this time of year might not be helpful so the best thing we can do is keep you informed on how to prepare your home and property for winter storms

25.01.2022 City of Swan Fire Hazard Reduction Notice (Firebreak Notice) To assist in the control of bush fires, and pursuant to Section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, all owners and occupiers of land within the City of Swan are required on or before the first day of November, 2020, or within 14 days of becoming an owner or occupier of land after that date, to have a Firebreak and maintain these conditions up to and including the 30th day of April, 2021.... For further information on conditions and land sizings see the City of Swan Fire Season Guide 2020/21. Link below; https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//fire-season-guide-202021-appro

25.01.2022 Prohibited Burning Period Extension Due to a number of contributing factors including the issues surrounding COVID-19, minimal rainfall and the current soil dryness, City of Swan has extended the Prohibited burning period until the 14th of April 2020. The extension will be reviewed if significant rain falls before this time. We thank the community for your continuing understanding and support during this time For more information surrounding burning restrictions and the p...rohibited season visit: https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-S/Emergency-management/Fire

25.01.2022 Today our crews put their drafting skills into practice, this involves utilising water from naturally occurring or static water supplies such as rivers and dams to fight fires in areas where hydrants are not available.

24.01.2022 Total Fire Ban A Total Fire Ban has been issued for Tuesday the 28th of January 2020 for city of Swan For more information visit:... https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Home

23.01.2022 Today we commemorate all those past and present who have served our country. Lest we forget

23.01.2022 Total Fire Ban Friday 5 February 2021. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has declared a TOTAL FIRE BAN for a number of Local Government Districts including Swan for Friday 5 February 2021. Further Information is available at: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/... No Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared for City of Swan.

23.01.2022 A VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating is current for SUNDAY 25Th OCTOBER 2020, in the LOWER WEST INLAND and LOWER WEST COAST Regions. ***All burning, including exemptions, are prohibited on days when the Fire Danger Rating is very high or above.*** For further information visit the Emergency WA page;... https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#firedangerratings

22.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS; A TOTAL FIRE BAN (TFB) has been declared for City of Swan for all of THURSDAY 24/12/2020. A HARVEST & VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN (HVMB) has been declared from 0900 - 1800hrs 24/12/2020.... If you see SMOKE or FIRE call 000. More info on TFB’s visit; https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/

22.01.2022 Total Fire Ban Saturday 6th February 2021. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has declared a TOTAL FIRE BAN for a number of Local Government Districts including Swan for 6th Saturday February 2021. Further Information is available at: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/... No Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared for City of Swan.

21.01.2022 Check your smoke alarms Whilst your spending extra time at home at the moment its a good time to do a yearly battery change on your smoke alarms Remember to test smoke alarms regularly by using the test button... Change the batteries yearly And replace the smoke alarm every 10 years

21.01.2022 Total Fire Ban Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban -... - - Total Fire Ban A Total Fire Ban has been issued for Wednesday the 5th of February 2020 for city of Swan For more information visit: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Home Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban A harvest vehicle movement ban has been issued for City of Swan for Wednesday the 5th of February 2020 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 For further information visit: www.dfes.wa.gov.au www.swan.wa.gov.au Or call 1800 709 355

20.01.2022 INCIDENT UPDATE AS OF 1734 24/12/2020 **Please note this warning has been downgraded to a Watch and Act due to favourable fire conditions.** A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bounded by Chittering Road and Hoad Street to the north, Springvale Road and Avondale Road to east, Smith Road and Ashton Road to the south, and April Close, Bonita Road and Coventry Crossing to the west in the north eastern parts of BULLSBROOK in the CITY OF SWAN.

19.01.2022 We have recently joined the Containers For change, Anyone wishing to donate to the brigade our ID number is; 10333561

18.01.2022 Reminder to our local residents to always check local weather conditions, fire danger ratings and total fire bans as well as any active restrictions before initiating a burn. Today has been a busy day with City of Swan brigades responding to more than ten incidents, majority of these were illegal burns. Today, Saturday the 23rd and tomorrow, Sunday the 24th of May are active fire bans which means no form of burning is permitted including local government permits to burn.... For information regarding total fire bans and local government restrictions visit: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfireb/Pages/whatisatfb.aspx https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-S/Emergency-management/Fire

18.01.2022 THE BRIGADE WIL BE HOSTING A BUSH FIRE READY GROUP MORNING TEA AT THE STATION At 270 Cathedral Ave, Brigadoon Sunday 11 October 2020 commencing at 9.30am For more info see bellow... EASE WA Western Australia Bushfire Information

17.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN (TFB) has been declared for City of Swan for all of Wednesday 23/12/2020. **BELLS RAPIDS WILL ALSO BE CLOSED** A Possible Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban will be reviewed tomorrow 1000am.... If see you SMOKE or FIRE call 000. More info on TFB’s visit; https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/ EASE WA Western Australia Bushfire Information West Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Bullsbrook Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service Swan Communications Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

17.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN (TFB) has been declared for City of Swan for all of TODAY Wednesday 23/12/2020. A HARVEST & VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN (HVMB) has been declared from 1200hrs - 1700hrs TODAY 23/12/2020. **BELLS RAPIDS IS ALSO CLOSED TODAY FOR SAFETY CONCERNS**... If you see SMOKE or FIRE call 000. More info on TFB’s visit; https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/ EASE WA Western Australia Bushfire Information

17.01.2022 Hopefully everyone is staying safe during this wild weather, heres a little reminder of when to call the fantastic crew from Swan SES if you need assistance

17.01.2022 A reminder to Local residences, to make sure your fire is completely blacked out and there is no remaining heat in it, once your burn is complete. Yesterday we turned out to a Scrub Fire in Hern Hill, which was a result of a Bon Fire which had been lit over a week ago. unfortunately this re-ignition escaped into near by scrub and took off up the hill.... With the near by grass still being green the Fire moved slowly, and we were able to quickly control and contain the fire, with the assistance from West Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade.

16.01.2022 City of swan will be entering their RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD, starting Thursday October 1st. During this period you are not permitted to burn without a burning permit. You may request a permit from your local Permit Issuing Officer. Permits will be available Online or at East Swan Station SUNDAYS from 0900-1100hrs, (With Covid Safe requirements still enforced while on station).... ***Burning a pile of garden refuse in a restricted period.. ie, Non-Permit Burn** The fire must not be lit if the Fire Danger Rating is very high or above, or if a Total Fire Ban or a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is declared. The pile being burnt does not exceed ONE CUBIC METRE in size and only ONE pile is alight at any time. No flammable material within five metres of the fire. The fire is only lit between 1800 pm and 2300 pm and completely extinguished by 2359. At least one person capable of controlling the fire is in attendance at all times with adequate means of extinguishing the fire (e.g. garden hose that easily reaches the fire). You notify your neighbours of your intention to burn and the smoke from your fire does not cause a nuisance to neighbours or obscure the vision of motorists. You do not burn household or commercial waste, any noxious materials or any damp, wet or green material which could cause excessive smoke at any time. **** Consider registering your burn with DFES on 08 9395 9209 to avoid unnecessary Fire Appliance Visits.

14.01.2022 A big thank you to Morish for dropping off a box of products to our brigade this morning, these will be thoroughly enjoyed by our members

13.01.2022 Total Fire Ban A Total Fire Ban has been issued for Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th of May 2020 for city of Swan. Ensure any burns are fully extinguished by midnight tonight and any permits for the 23rd-24th have now been cancelled.... For more information visit: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Home

13.01.2022 restricted burning period Reminder to all City Of Swan residents that as we enter the restricted burning period of the fire season there are strict rules that must be followed to ensure your burn is conducted safely As of the 15th of April 2020 you are permitted to burn as long as these restrictions are followed at all times:... - The fire must not be lit if the fire danger rating is very high or above - The fire must not exceed 1 cubic meter Only one pile can be alight at a time - A 5 meter wide area clear of flammable material must surround the pile - The fire must be lit between 6pm - 11pm and completely extinguished before 12am - A person capable of controlling the fire must be in attendance the whole time and there must be a suitable means of extinguishment available - You must notify your neighbours of your intent to burn and smoke cannot cause nuisance to neighbours and motorists - You must not burn household or commercial waste For more information visit: https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//121153_city-of-swan-fire-seaso

12.01.2022 Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban A harvest vehicle movement ban has been issued for City of Swan for Tuesday the 28th of January 2020 between the hours of 10:00 - 18:00... For further information visit: www.dfes.wa.gov.au www.swan.wa.gov.au Or call 1800 709 355

12.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Lower West and parts of Central West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts.... Issued at 5:07 pm Tuesday, 2 March 2021. Severe thunderstorms to north and east of Perth Visit BOM website for more information; http://www.bom.gov.au For SES emergency assistance during a storm call 13 25 00 for all over emergencies call 000. When Should you call SES?; https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus//whentocalltheses.aspx Swan SES

12.01.2022 Prescribed Burning Planned Were super excited to announce that our hazard reduction burns have kicked off for this burning season. East Swan BFB will be conducting a burn on Friday the 22nd of May at 18:00 in the Avon Ridge estate Brigadoon Please be mindful of smoke over the roads and crews working roadside, always remember SLOMO when passing vehicles and personnel.... If you would like more information and would like to organise a burn on your property please feel free to contact East Swan BFB via facebook

12.01.2022 Register your burn Are you planning to burn off? Remember to always register your burn with DFES by calling 9395 9209 to avoid having your friendly neighbourhood firefighters knocking on your door. Remember during restricted burning season to always follow city of swan regulations set out in the 19/20 fire season guide, always keep your burn less than 1 meter x 1 meter unless a permit is issued and do not light your burn until after 6pm... To register your burn with DFES call: 9395 9209 City of swan 19/20 fire season guide: https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//121153_city-of-swan-fire-seaso DFES home page (all current alerts and warnings including planned burns) https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

12.01.2022 Good afternoon community, As we start to move into the Recovery stage, we would like thank the members of the public for their patience during this period, we understand the frustration and anger not know when you would be allowed to get back in check on your properties. While things are start settling down we remind you for your safety to NOT ENTER THE FIRE GROUND, there is still lots of hot ground and many trees that are falling and will continue to do so for many days/week...s. We will continue to patrol the area for some time until the area is deemed safe. From all of us here we want to thank EVERYONE that has been involved in the fire, all the Strike Teams, Incident Management Teams, SES, DFES Personnel, Parks & Wildlife, SJA, WAPOL, Machine Operators, Salvos, Local Businesses, The community and everyone else in between. For those that have messaged us we will try and get back you, For Donations to the Brigade we are unable to unable to accept ‘Home Made Goods’, if your interested in donating items to the Brigade please message us and we will advise if we able to take your donation or not. EASE WA Bullsbrook Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service West Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade East Gidgegannup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade West Gidgegannup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Swan Communications Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA City of Swan

10.01.2022 Weather Alert With unusual weather patterns approaching this weekend City of Swan is urging caution when lighting burns this Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th. Unseasonal dry conditions as well as high winds are expected to create unpredictable burning behaviour and it is advised to check local weather before initiating a burn to ensure you are within permit conditions as well as ensuring full extinguishment after your burn is completed... https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-S/Emergency-management/Fire

10.01.2022 Today we Honor the fire fighters that have lost their lives protecting their communities and thank those who currently serve in a fire service Happy international fire fighters day

09.01.2022 Total Fire Ban A Total Fire Ban has been issued for Monday the 27th of January 2020 for city of Swan For more information visit:... https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Home

09.01.2022 ***RECRUITMENT UPDATE*** We have recently taken on a number of new Recruits within the brigade, all Positions for Recruitment have been filled and we unfortunately wont be having another intake for some time. Thank you to all those that have recently enquired on joining the brigade.... To find our more on Recruitment or your nearest Brigade visit the DFES Recruitment website; https://dfes.vol.org.au

07.01.2022 Crews will be conducting a Few Hazard Reduction Burns tomorrow Thursday 17th September. There will be a couple of Burns along Campersic Rd close to Falabella Trail, in the morning from Aprox 1030am. With another Burn in the afternoon along Boulonnais Drive.... Please be aware that smoke will be in the area and may impact on some roads, remember to Slow Down and Move Over for emergancy vehicles and follow instructions given by Crews on site.

07.01.2022 After some really Long talks, with a Special someone who has been granted a extra special exemption to enter the state. we are super excited to announce we will be once again be escorting SANTA on his run around the Brigadoon area. AllTho be it with things a little bit different this year, with current restrictions we ask that people maintain some social distancing, all lollies will be wrapped & our elfs will be using sanitiser throughout the journey.... We will be finalising details and getting Santa’s Availability and will book in a date very soon! So keep an eye out on the page for Dates and Routes of where Santa will be. Anyone wishing to donate supplies for the Santa run can message directly and we will happily pass your info onto Santa for careful consideration. **Santas run is dependt on No Operational Requirements for the Brigade and No Covid-19 Locally acquired outbreaks**

07.01.2022 INCIDENT UPDATE 1703 24/12/20 A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people bounded by Meadowbrook Ramble to the north, Avondale Green to the east, Smith Road and Ashton Road to the south and Bonita Road and Coventry Crossing to the west in the north eastern parts of BULLSBROOK in CITY OF SWAN. - - - AND - - -... A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bounded by Meadowbrook Ramble to the south, Springvale Road to the east, Chittering Road and Hoad Street to the north and Coventry Crossing to the west in the north eastern parts of BULLSBROOK in CITY OF SWAN.

06.01.2022 ALL PERMITS FOR RUNNING FIRE ARE CANCELLED, this Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October due to impending Conditions.

06.01.2022 Department of Fire and Emergency Services has declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for TODAY MONDAY 29th of MARCH. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/

06.01.2022 Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban A harvest vehicle movement ban has been issued for City of Swan for Monday the 27th of January 2020 between the hours of 10:00 - 20:00... For further information visit: www.dfes.wa.gov.au www.swan.wa.gov.au Or call 1800 709 355

06.01.2022 A massive THANK YOU to the community of Brigadoon, today we receive an amazing Cheq from the Fundraiser which was held a few weekends ago. A total of $6,548.00 was raised from the event. We are ever so grateful for this donation and this will be used for kitting out the brigade with some extra items.... Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA EASE WA

06.01.2022 With things getting back to normal were beginning to resume our regular brigade activities including our search for new members, if you are looking for an opportunity to give back to your community and are interested in volunteering for a bush fire brigade contact us via Facebook

04.01.2022 Bells Rapids is Closed until Further notice, For your safety please do not by the gate and Walk in, the area is still dangerous, fire Fighters and city representatives are monitoring the area closely. EASE WA

04.01.2022 Prescribed Burning East Swan BFB will be conducting prescribed burns over the weekend around the Brigadoon area, take caution if roads are impacted by smoke and remember SLOMO when crews are working road side Burns will be conducted on: - Friday 05/06/2020 at 18:30 until late... - Saturday 06/06/2020 - cancelled - See more

03.01.2022 The Restricted Burning Period in City of Swan has officially commenced TODAY Thursday 1st Oct 2020, and runs until 30th Nov 2020. During this time most forms of burning require a permit. Refer to https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//Download-Your-202021-Fire-Seas for more details. From 1st Oct 2020, you will be able to apply for a permit online by accessing https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//E/Fire/Burn-Permit-Information ... This will allow rapid approval for burning heaps up to 5 sq m as long as appropriate other criteria are met. For larger heaps or running fire you will also be able to apply online, but this will be referred to the appropriate Bush Fire Officer for assessment and approval which may take several days. You can as an alternative still apply face to face at your local brigade station only during the times listed, refer to the links above. NOTE; that Rapid approval doesn’t mean you can start burning straight away, unless you have already given the required notifications to all adjoining landholders (usually 4 days), but nothing wrong with giving advance notice ahead of obtaining the permit

03.01.2022 NOW THIS IS SOME GREAT NEWS! Bushfire ALL CLEAR for parts of AVON VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, BAILUP, GIDGEGANNUP, WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK, BULLSBROOK in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING and CITY OF SWAN

03.01.2022 Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban A harvest vehicle movement ban has been issued for City of Swan for Saturday the 11th of April 2020 between the hours of 09:00 - 18:00... For further information visit: www.dfes.wa.gov.au www.swan.wa.gov.au Or call 1800 709 355

03.01.2022 Prohibited burning period extension Reminder to all City of Swan residents that the prohibited burning period has been extended to the 14th of April, this means you CANNOT burn as of the 1st of April. Thank you for your understanding and patience ... For all information in relation to the burning periods visit: https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//Emer/Fire/Burning-Restrictions

02.01.2022 National Volunteers week Its national volunteer week this week so we will be posting some fun facts about WAs emergency services volunteers

02.01.2022 Today Friday 20Th November we will doing a Hazard Reduction burn on Connemara Dr from 1500 till late. Smoke may effect surrounding roads, please drive safely and follow instructions given by crews on site.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to one of our own long serving members Tex McPherson on receiving the Emergency Services Medal for his contributions to the SES over the last 22 years.

01.01.2022 Total Fire Ban A Total Fire Ban has been issued for Saturday the 11th of April 2020 for city of Swan For more information visit:... https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Home

01.01.2022 Its that time of year where property owners begin to burn fuel in preparation for the summer months, however safety is always the top priority if you decide to burn, remember to always Plan smart, Burn smart give a socially distanced heads up to your neighbours before you burn Always have water available at your burn... Check weather conditions before initiating a burn Prepare fuel by raking piles and creating fire breaks where necessary fully extinguish and regularly inspect your burn after its completed

01.01.2022 With todays conditions being set as VERY HIGH, there is to be no burning. All Permits are Invalid for the day this also includes non Permit 1x1m Pile burns, between 1700&23:59 can also NOT happen today.