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Kalgoorlie Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Locality: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Address: Cnr Hare & Peer Street 6430 Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

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24.01.2022 Neighbouring VFRS news for those who work or travel regularly to Kambalda

24.01.2022 A few of our members have decided to decorate the running tower for Christmas. It looks amazing, feel free to drop by and check it out with the kids. Corner of Hinemoa and Peers st

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our brothers and sisters in Orange, for your nomination. Best of luck for October!

23.01.2022 Gives you an insight into what happens and how quickly plans can change or be destroyed.

23.01.2022 Some cool information to give you an idea how busy DFES have been last month

22.01.2022 Roads update for the RED GULLY and WUNDOWIE bushfires Thanks to the efforts of crews responding to the bushfires in Red Gully and Wundowie, both incidents h...ave now been downgraded to Advice level. You still need to stay alert, monitor your surroundings and keep up to date at www.emergency.wa.gov.au. The following roads have now re-opened: Red Gully Bushfire The following roads have reopened with a speed restriction of 60 kilometres per hour. - Mogumber Road West to Bindoon-Moora Road - Brand Highway from Gingin Brook Road to Dandaragan Road - Dandaragan Road to Bindoon Road - Orange Springs Road to Cowalla Road. Wundowie Bushfire - Great Eastern Highway is now open to all traffic. Speed restrictions apply. - Hawke Avenue between Hyde Drive and Kingia Road - Werribee Road between Vineyard Road and Hawke Avenue - Coates Road between Great Eastern Highway and Hawke Avenue. Motorists in both vicinities are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. For the latest information visit: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

21.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Goldfields and parts of South East Coastal districts. Issued at 4:15 pm Sunday, 1 November 2020.... An area of thunderstorms in the Goldfields and northern South East Coastal may produce damaging winds. Weather Situation: A trough through the Goldfields is producing a large area of thunderstorms. These thunderstorms are expected to move to the south southeast and continue into this evening. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Kalgoorlie, Norseman, Leinster, Leonora, Menzies and Wiluna. A 109 km/h (59 knot) wind gust was reported from Wiluna Airport at 6.04 pm Sunday. The overall weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year but severe weather may occur in some parts of the warning area. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. * Slow down and turn your headlights on. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

19.01.2022 Pop down this Saturday. We will be there with the big red truck so if your interested in learning about being a volunteer head over and say hi Cheers LT Dave

19.01.2022 The Kalgoorlie VFRS would love to thank the great people at the Goldfields Disabled Sports for their donation to the Fire Brigade. It goes a long way to help us with funds we can use for training!

18.01.2022 Hi all any help that is needed during this storm call our mates at the SES. They are the pros at helping in these situations Cheers LT Dave

18.01.2022 Total fire ban for Kalgoorlie Boulder tomorrow

17.01.2022 We're in for some more wild weather, please follow the advice issued and start preparing now.

17.01.2022 A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for the Gascoyne Inland and Goldfields regions for 17/11/2020 This includes: - Shire of Carnarvon inla...nd part - Shire of Cue - Shire of Meekatharra - Shire of Menzies the far western part - Shire of Mount Magnet - Shire of Murchison - Shire of Sandstone - Shire of Shark Bay inland part - Shire of Upper Gascoyne - Shire of Wiluna western edge and the south western tip - Shire of Yalgoo - City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area western part - Shire of Coolgardie - Shire of Dundas western part - Shire of Laverton south western corner - Shire of Leonora - Shire of Menzies central part - Shire of Sandstone part adjacent to Leonora Shire - Shire of Wiluna south western corner These are the worst conditions for a bush or grass fire. Bushfires can threaten suddenly and without warning. Stay alert and watch for signs of fire, especially smoke and flames. Have your bushfire survival plan and kit ready. See all Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans at: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

17.01.2022 She’s a rumbling out there, if you need our assistance with storm damage, please call 132500

16.01.2022 Ice ice baby Ice ice baby All right stop The house is cold so you heatin’ winter’s back, autumn feels so fleetin’... blankets grabs a hold of you tightly heaters runnin’ on high daily and nightly Will it ever stop? Yo, I don't know Put cushions too close and they’ll glow Flames up high, you’ll be a ‘hood scandal Light up the house, just takes a ciggie or a candle Fire Spreadin’ from room to room Lucky there’s a smoke alarm in the bedroom Next time when you use the heater Everything’s away by at least a metre Get out and leave it Gonna call triple O Leave the firies to it Glad you wasn’t slow Next time you heatin’ Yo, you’ll know it Check out our site for mo' info on it https://bit.ly/39nttvw Ice ice baby DFES Ice ice baby DFES Ice ice baby DFES Ice ice baby DFES

15.01.2022 Is anyone in coolgardie interested in joining the Coolgardie VFRS? Such a rewarding opportunity in one of the Western Australia's oldest brigades. Details in the article.

14.01.2022 Last weekend a few of our members completed CAT 1 urban search and rescue training alongside members from the Kalgoorlie-Boulder SES Unit. Did you know, we have 5 members that volunteer for both branches of DFES? If you are interested in volunteering with us, the SES, or even both, please feel free to send us a message on Facebook. ... A massive thank you to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder State Emergency Service and Minesite recycling for hosting us and thank you to Allison for providing the slideshow.

14.01.2022 Not Kalgoorlie Boulder but our neighbours so if travelling please stay aware of conditions. Cheers Dave

12.01.2022 What do you do on a warm breezy summer night? The lieutenant decided to make the crew do a BA search and rescue drill. Thanks to Kalgoorlie-Boulder State Emergency Service for the use of their appliance bays, gave the crews an unfamiliar place to have to work in.

11.01.2022 A bushfire ADVICE is current for people in an area bounded by Goldfields Woodlands Conservation Park to the west, Great Eastern Highway to the north and Bulla...bulling to the east in parts of VICTORIA ROCK and BULLABULLING in SHIRE OF COOLGARDIE. Update time: 12:29 PM, 21/10/20. There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. WHAT TO DO: - Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. - Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. - Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible. - Read through your bushfire survival plan. - If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If driving Be extremely careful when driving through the area. Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: It is contained but not controlled. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING Firefighters are on the scene and monitoring the situation. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Some roads may be closed. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the SHIRE OF COOLGARDIE. For more info visit: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

10.01.2022 Very cool sport to be involved with or even watch. If your interested check out the page and give the guys a call

10.01.2022 A total fire ban has been issued for parts of the Goldfields region tomorrow (Tuesday September 1). The Total Fire Ban applies to the shires of: Dundas Kal...goorlie-Boulder Laverton Ngaanyatjarraku Menzies Fire ban rules: http://bit.ly/2DzSTIS A catastrophic fire danger rating has also been issued for tomorrow in the Eucla and South Interior districts (Ngaanyatjarra Lands). The Bureau of Meteorology has warned very hot and dry conditions through the Interior and Eucla will elevate the fire danger. Very windy north to northwesterly winds from 50 to 60 kilometres per hour, with gusts between 80 and 90 kilometres per hour are possible during the late morning and afternoon. A west to southwesterly shift will move through from the west from mid afternoon.

10.01.2022 The Department of Education has advised the following schools in the Goldfields region will be CLOSED tomorrow (November 9) due to a CATASTROPHIC FIRE DANGER RI...SK for the area. Goldfields Education Region: Hannans Primary School Kambalda Primary School Kambalda West District High School Mulga Queens Remote Community School Leinster Community School Mount Margaret Remote Community School Norseman District High School Warakurna Remote Community School Tjukurla Remote Community School A catastrophic fire danger rating has also been issued for tomorrow in the Goldfields and South Interior districts. TOTAL FIRE BANs for GOLDFIELDS districts on Monday Coolgardie - All Day Dundas - All Day Kalgoorlie Boulder - All Day Laverton - All Day Leonora - All Day Menzies - All Day Mount Marshall - All Day Mukinbudin - All Day Ngaanyatjarraku - All Day Westonia - All Day Yilgarn - All Day Wiluna - All Day What CAN and CAN’T you do? A total fire ban means no fires in the open air. ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park. Includes cities and towns. Runs 12.00am -11.59pm Monday 8 November. Cooking outside is restricted to gas and electric barbecues only, with conditions. No "hot works" like welding or grinding. Penalties apply for breaking the rules. See Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA or https://bit.ly/3k1vNh1

09.01.2022 An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for the Goldfields Midlands region for 16/09/20 This includes: - City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder - eastern par...t - Shire of Dundas - eastern part - Shire of Laverton - north western, central and eastern parts - Shire of Menzies - eastern part - Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku - Shire of Wiluna - central and eastern parts These are very hot, dry and windy conditions for a bush or grass fire. See all Fire Danger Ratings at www.emergency.wa.gov.au

09.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 9 November 2020 for the local government areas below. Pilbara Region: - Ashburton... - East Pilbara - Karratha - Port Hedland Midwest Gascoyne Region: - Cue - Meekatharra - Mount Magnet - Perenjori - Sandstone - Wiluna - Yalgoo Goldfields Midlands Region: - Coolgardie - Dundas - Kalgoorlie Boulder - Laverton - Leonora - Menzies - Mount Marshall - Mukinbudin - Ngaanyatjarraku - Westonia - Yilgarn View the Total Fire Bans for today and tomorrow at: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

09.01.2022 Tonight we congratulated Brian Dunphy on receiving the captains award of 2019/2020 presented by captain Brenton Salmon. Due to various covid, shift change issues this was our first opportunity to have almost all our brigade here to celebrate Brian’s receiving of the award.

08.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields and Central Wheat Belt districts. Issued at 10:5...2 am Sunday, 18 October 2020. Weather Situation: A low pressure trough lies through central parts of the State and is will continue drifting slowly southward during today. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area from about 1:00pm on Sunday. Thunderstorms are currently observed on radar and satellite imagery over southern parts of the warning area and these extend into southern parts of the Central Wheat Belt, but these storms are below severe criteria. Locations which may be affected include Dalwallinu, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Menzies and Paynes Find. Storms could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. This overall weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year but severe weather may occur in some parts of the warning area. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. * Slow down and turn your headlights on. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

08.01.2022 While we were hunkered down indoors last weekend, the SES were out in the storm helping their community. It looks like round 2 is here for the long weekend a...nd although this front is typical for this time of year, it can still pack a punch! Check out the vision of the SES in action last weekend, working through the 500+ requests for assistance - one of which required a bit of help from career firefighters and their Combined Ladder Platform (CLP). This type of job is not something the SES would usually assist with, however the loose roof sheeting on this building had the potential to come loose and blow across Leach Highway, posing a risk to passing motorists! Keep up to date as the situation changes: Find the latest warnings: https://bit.ly/2fU94Yo Keep an eye on the weather: https://bit.ly/2WRuj0x Find your local ABC Radio Station: https://ab.co/2XnaMnU If you need SES assistance, call 132 500 DFES Incident Videographer Ricky Harvey

07.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Goldfields district. Issued at 5:49 pm Wednesday, 21 ...October 2020. Line of developing thunderstorms west of Norseman. Weather Situation: At 5:40 pm satellite and radar imagery showed a line of thunderstorms developing to the west of Norseman and moving eastwards towards Norseman. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Thunderstorm are expected to weaken by late evening. Locations which may be affected include Norseman. The overall weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year but severe weather may occur in some parts of the warning area. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. * Slow down and turn your headlights on. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

07.01.2022 A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for the Goldfields Midlands region This includes: - City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder - eastern part - Shire ...of Dundas - eastern part - Shire of Laverton - north western, central and eastern parts - Shire of Menzies - eastern part - Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku - Shire of Wiluna - central and eastern parts - Shire of Laverton - north western, central and eastern parts - Shire of Menzies - eastern part - Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku - Shire of Wiluna - central and eastern parts These are the worst conditions for a bush or grass fire. Bushfires can threaten suddenly and without warning. Stay alert and watch for signs of fire, especially smoke and flames. Have your bushfire survival plan and kit ready. Severe Fire Danger Ratings have also been forecast for the Pilbara region, Midwest Gascoyne and Kimberley region. For a full list for fire danger ratings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

06.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 6 September 2020 for the local government areas below. View the Total Fire Bans for today and tomorrow by visiting:... www.emergency.wa.gov.au Goldfields Midlands Region: - Dundas - Kalgoorlie Boulder - Laverton - Menzies

05.01.2022 An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for tomorrow 25 November 2020 for the Goldfields Midlands This includes: - City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder - east...ern part - Shire of Dundas - eastern part These are very hot, dry and windy conditions for a bush or grass fire. See all Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans at: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

05.01.2022 Congratulations to SES unit leader Felix on 20 years of dedicated service from all of us at Kalgoorlie VFRS

04.01.2022 The fire season is fast approaching and as a timely reminder, there has been a total fire ban issued for tomorrow.

04.01.2022 Our emergency services volunteers are trained to handle many difficult and complex situations, but sometimes an incident requires a little more heavy lifting ...Specially trained career firefighters were deployed with the Heavy Rescue Cache to assist volunteers from Wagin, Williams and Kojonup at a complicated rescue in Arthur River recently. See more

03.01.2022 This WA Day, the community are being encouraged to nominate a #WADayHero - we'd like to recognise our friends at St John WA and Western Australia Police Force. ... Many incidents we attend in the community, we do so side by side with our fellow 000 friends. Thank you for your ongoing support in making WA a safer State!

03.01.2022 Cancellation of severe thunderstorms warning for parts of the Goldfields-Midlands Update time: 07:58 PM, 20 November 2020 The severe thunderstorms warning ...for the Eucla and South Interior districts has been cancelled. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in WA. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary WHAT TO DO - Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. - Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. - Keep clear of fallen powerlines, they are dangerous and should always be treated as live. - Assess your home, car and property for damage. - Check to see if your neighbour needs help. - If damage has occurred, take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. - If your home has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Some roads may be closed Take extra care on the roads and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting your Local Government Authority. Keep up to date as the situation changes: Find the latest warnings: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au Keep an eye on the weather: https://bit.ly/2WRuj0x Find your local ABC Radio Station: https://ab.co/2XnaMnU If you need SES assistance call 132 500

02.01.2022 Tonight we celebrated the achievements of some of our members receiving Dan Nissin 5 years Sam Howard 10 years Ryan Beatson 15 years service Nick Aristidies 15 years national medal ... Brian Landers 3rd Clasp clasp for his national medal Presented by our Brigade Captain Brenton Salmon See more

02.01.2022 I have noticed visits to our page increase after we have received a callout, so to satisfy the curious... This morning we received a call to attend a small scrub fire, just off Anzac drive. In less than 10 minutes, we had 9 volunteers report to the station, turning out with a crew of 8 across 3 appliances. The fire was quickly contained, controlled and mopped up within 30 minutes of the call coming through.... We couldn't be more thankful for our members, their families and their employees who all make sacrifices so these positive outcomes are possible. (file photo for dramtic effect, not a photo of the actual incident)

02.01.2022 It's a cold, wet, wintry evening and Commissioner Darren Klemm AFSM is preparing to hunker down outside for the night as part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Alth...ough it's only one night, the funds raised will go a long way to supporting those who have to endure the realities of homelessness. So far, your generous donations have raised over $4,000 - enough to provide 13 individual support programs, 34 beds and 139 individual meals! You can support our Commissioner's fundraising efforts for this worthy cause here https://bit.ly/2B8t84m

01.01.2022 Western Australia is a beautiful and incredibly diverse place that we are fortunate enough to call home. Diverse not only in our landscape but also in our peopl...e. From the Tjaltraak Rangers in Esperance, to bushfire-prone Noongar country in our South West, through the Western Desert and up to our cyclone prone North, home of the Yawuru people we share this vast State with the oldest living culture in the world. The invaluable knowledge passed down through the generations of traditional owners still informs how we work on the land today, our understanding of the flora, fauna and seasons as well as the many words we use every day that originate from this ancient culture. This week is an important one for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across the country, and Reconciliation WA are encouraging everyone to take a moment to acknowledge the traditional owners wherever they might be in Australia. #InThisTogether