Karratha State Emergency Service in Karratha, Western Australia | Community organisation

Karratha State Emergency Service

Locality: Karratha, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9144 1848

Address: 14 Balmoral Road 6714 Karratha, WA, Australia

Website: www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/Pages/stateemergencyservice.aspx#Karratha

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24.01.2022 Did you know the Cyclone season has officially started on 1 November 2020 and ends on 30 April 2021 (even though Cyclones have the possibility of forming outside these dates)... However please don’t worry Karratha SES are all trained and ready to assist when you need us.... We will be bringing you the latest updates from our Facebook page, so stay tuned in and please share with all your friends and family, as we work together for a safer State! * An average to slightly-above-average number of tropical cyclones are expected for the 202021 Australian tropical cyclone season (NovemberApril). More information can be found at this link: - http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/cyclones/australia/

24.01.2022 Vicki Connolly joined Karratha SES in February 2010, and has held various management team roles which has been of great assistance to not only the Karratha SES Local Unit Manager but the broader membership group. Vicki held the Operations Officer role for many years providing that ever essential support to the management team during those many extended Cyclone operational activations. Vicki has held a dual management role since joining Karratha SES, the role of Admin/Finance... which is a such a critical role ensuring the units finances are in a shipshape position at any given time which is a tribute to her professionalism and commitment. Vicki has a number of rescue skills from Storm Damage, Chainsaw, Land & Air Search and Rescue, Road Crash, etc. Vicki is always prepared to rise to the challenge regardless of the operational activation throughout the Pilbara, some of them being Land SARs; 80 Mile Beach, Capricorn Roadhouse, Pannawonica, Auski Roadhouse and Air Search and Rescues; Coral Bay, Millstream. There are way too many Road Crash and Cyclones activations to mention, all receiving the expert assistance and capability of our lovely Vicki. #ThankYouSES

24.01.2022 Our teams are gearing up for this Cyclone season and were refresher training on their roof safety systems last night. The correct implementation and operation of these roof safety system ensure our teams are kept safe while working up on damaged buildings...

22.01.2022 A fellow Essential Worker getting ready for a busy weekend!

21.01.2022 #ThankYouSES Fran Logan MLA | Mark McGowan | Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

21.01.2022 WHAT A CREW! What a humbling honour for these Karratha SES legends, who last night received service awards for 5, 10, 15 & 35 years along with the Local Managers Award going to Donna Walker and Members Choice Award going to Phil Scanlan. Congratulations to not just all the award winners and service medal recipients at Karratha SES, but also to all the amazing crew for your ongoing dedication, you are an ongoing inspiration in the community... ... Photo of people from left to right: Trevor Patton | Bjossi Karason | Vicki Connolly | Donna Walker | Robert Graham | Maria Manail | Marie Waterstrom | Barry Harrison

20.01.2022 A severe storm is forecast for tomorrow (Sunday 24th May 2020) for a significant portion of Western Australia along the coast, approximately from Karratha all the way down to Albany. This is expected to be one of the strongest storms to hit along the length of our State in years, so its important that we all take time today to make sure we are prepared and our properties are secured. That means packing away anything that we can outside and tying down anything that could caus...e damage, such as trampolines. And if anyone is travelling within their regions this weekend, please stay safe and make sure you are cautious on our roads. BoM Severe Weather Warning - http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDW21037.shtml For the latest emergency information and warnings, please visit https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ WA Government

20.01.2022 It was fantastic to see so many of your beautiful Driveway Dawn Services this morning. Your candles, tributes, messages, love and thoughts would have lifted the spirit of ANZACS... ( - The ANZACS. Australian soldiers in WWII singing Waltzing Matilda)

20.01.2022 WOW DAY - 20MAY2020 #ThankYouSES Mark McGowan | Fran Logan MLA | Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

19.01.2022 Lest we forget...

17.01.2022 Damien Muller is a long-term leader, volunteer and contributor to our community, Damien is the first to put his hand up to help and the last to leave, with everything done to an exemplary level. Involved in many differing and varied community groups including Karratha State Emergency Service for over 24 years, completing 3,421 volunteer hours in the last ten years, the Burrup Mountain Bike Club for over 10 years, Scouts, Ovation Dance, Baynton West Parents and Citizens Associ...ation and together with his wife Jo been a wildlife carer and SAFE foster carer for more than five years. Damien is the only SES volunteer cliff rescue trainer and assessor in WA, and travels through the Pilbara delivering training to SES branches so they can implement rescues, for example in Karijini. It is a true reflection of his commitment to the community that he undertakes this role as a volunteer. His passion for all things community is contagious, and as a result he draws others in to volunteering. He is the epitome of the ripple effect his actions continue to ripple out into the community in a positive way, long after the start. #ThankYouSES

16.01.2022 Special Eggs-emption for Essential Easter Services... Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA | Fran Logan MLA

16.01.2022 In these uncertain times your local SES are still available in an emergency. For all the latest information on closures and restrictions please refer to the WA State Government information page www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus ... Stay safe everyone

15.01.2022 Since joining Karratha SES in January 1985 Trevor Patton has devoted endless commitment to the members of our Unit, the community we live in and the wider family of SES across WA. Our Local Manager since 2005 may claim the hardest task has been Vertical Rescue, but we all know his leadership, operational scope and dedication to delivering training are talents demanding adept balance and stamina something Trevor has in spades. Its not just locals who acknowledge his capabi...lity. At the 2010 Annual SES Awards he received the highest individual recognition - the Peter Keillor Award: recognising volunteer excellence, achievement and enthusiasm. Trevor was elected committee member of the SES Volunteers Association in 2013, continuing to represent the voices the Kimberley & Pilbara at this state forum today. In 2014 he featured in the Queens Birthday Honours List, named recipient of the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) for working his way through the ranks of Karratha SES to serve many different positions within the Unit. Through his outstanding management the Unit continues to grow and remains a strong force within the Pilbara, despite the transient nature of the membership catchment area. His outstanding commitment to the community in effective emergency management and mitigation of such events has continually provided significant benefits. Trevors capability in the field with storm damage, flooding, chainsaw, road crash and search situations make him the swiss army knife of preparedness. His ability to step inside to lead strategic response and operational planning, with endless support and encouragement for colleagues, brings a sense of calm and confidence to ride out the rough patches and smooth the way for teams to be effective. Whilst not to mentioned the humour he brings along the way. Trevor has proven himself to be instrumental in building solid working relationships with other agencies key to building resilience of our community. Managers give people something to work on. Leaders give people something to work towards. While Trevors title is Karratha SES Unit Manager he is certainly our much loved Leader and we salute you... Trevor Patton ESM Esteemed, Skilful and Modest #ThankYouSES

15.01.2022 Get Your Orange On... Tomorrow (20May2020) well be celebrating Wear Orange Wednesday! This is our SES annual day of thanks for the incredible contributions our volunteers make to their communities and the emergency services sector including road crash rescue, vertical rescue, land/air searchs, assistance with cyclone or storm damage, support for bushfires, etc.... These highly skilled men and women drop everything to help when people need them the most. Wed love for you to get involved by dressing in orange () and sharing a photo of thanks on social media with the hashtag #ThankYouSES

15.01.2022 Donna Walker joined Karratha SES back in February 2003 and has held various management team roles during this time. Donnas current role is Deputy Manager Operations which she has done very professionally and is always willing to step up an assist anyone and always willing to take on additional activities as required. Donna is very committed to supporting new members as they come through our front door and provides a clear and caring encouragement style leadership to everybo...dy. Donnas operational achievements are far and varied from Land SAR, Road Crash, Vertical Rescue, these range from Land SARs at Mt Augusta, Mt Bruce, Whim Creek, Millstream, Miaree Pool; there are far too many Road Crash activations to mentions. Donna attended many Air Search and Rescues, such as; MH370 from Perth, Malus Island, Air search 920 Km north of Karratha. Donna has always stepped up as Incident Controller during many a Cyclone operational activation and has been very capable in all aspects this role requires. Donna has a natural ability for thinking and acting on the run which is an essential attribute of this position. #ThankYouSES

14.01.2022 As we come to the close of the National Volunteer Week, it is fitting to give thanks to all our SES volunteers that are assisting our communities with the current large storm effecting much of Western Australia. We can sometimes think of volunteers as emergency service personnel, not realising they are everyday people weaved into the very fabric of all our communities. Other volunteers can be the unsung heroes, quietly going about bringing caring ways in many different role...s each week to people across the country. Then there are also those spontaneous volunteers that pop up in times of need during a crisis. It would be fair to say this quality is inside the majority of our good people in Western Australia. They have a big heart and are there when we need them most. As a shining example of this, the last post for National Volunteer Week (18-24 May 2020) goes to all those special people that step up without being asked and volunteer their help in getting communities back on their feet. Such as everybody assisting with the current storm across WA and in helping Karratha through our cyclones seasons each year. Sometimes our local people are referred to as Karrathas Storm-Troopers... Woodside Energy | Pilbara Volunteer Hub | Volunteering WA | Volunteering Australia

13.01.2022 In the morning we will remember them...

13.01.2022 It’s hard to believe but it is getting to that time of year again where we need to start thinking about Cyclone cleanup!! Take advantage of the Cities free green waste cleanup service. You can also utilise the 7 mile waste facility free of charge for any other large waste items. Get in early and don’t leave the cleanup until the last minute ... Remember #TCDamien and the damage caused.

11.01.2022 A very important message from the Premier of WA to all the kids in the State regarding an important visitor.

11.01.2022 We would love to see you at the Karratha Emergency Service Open Day...

10.01.2022 WOW What A Day! WOW What A Night! WOW What A Team!... We hope you all had a fun Wear Orange Wednesday... #ThankYouSES | #WOWDay | The Karratha SES crew having fun filming a team photo with the Karratha Red Earth Arts Precinct building lit up in orange in the background...

10.01.2022 Pilbara News...

08.01.2022 Getting set up for the Karratha Emergency Service Open day. Come on down!!

08.01.2022 Severe Weather Update: Deep low pressure system to impact Western Australia this weekend. Video current at 12 pm AWST, Saturday 23 May 2020. Communities in western parts of W.A. should prepare for an unusually widespread severe weather event along the west coast commencing around midday Sunday. Heavy rain and very gusty winds are likely with dangerous waves exceeding 8 meters and abnormal storm tides. While most areas will receive winds gusts to 100km/h, multiple low pressur...e systems are expected to form in the approaching trough. Winds near these centres will be especially severe with localised gusts to 130km/h possible. By Sunday night, severe weather will be confined to the south west of W.A. easing during Monday. Know your weather. Know your risk. For the latest WA weather forecasts and warnings visit http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/, and follow advice from emergency services.

08.01.2022 The Karratha Emercency Service Open day was a blast with lots of things to see and do including our road crash rescue demonstration. Teams from Karratha SES, Karratha VFRS and St. John Ambulance worked together to free a simulated trapped casualty from the car. Great team work and interagency cooperation. Thanks very much to the Karratha Police for organising this event to showcase the invaluable skills of these volunteers to our community.... Western Australia Police Force | Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA | Karratha Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service | St John WA - Karratha | Australian Border Force | Marine Rescue Dampier | City of Karratha

07.01.2022 Bjossi Karason joined Karratha SES in February 2000 and all that are lucky enough to have spent time with him, will certainly agree he is loved and respected by everybody. Bjossi has been part of the management group for some considerable time and is the go-to man when it comes to communications, IT and small motors repairs. Comms and IT have been Bjossis greatest passion since joining Karratha SES, as such he took on the role as the Communications Officer back in 2007 and h...as retained his passion in this role to today. Bjossi is always prepared to assist all members regardless of what assistance is required. Bjossi has a work ethic which is truly commendable and is always very professional with everything he undertakes. Bjossis operational activations are varied such as his skills base; this ranges from Road Crash, Air and Land SAR, Storm Damage, Vehicle Recovery. With regards to Air Sar Bjossi has flown far and wide throughout the Pilbara and Kimberly some of the notable activations are; Canning Stock Route, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Pannawonica, Malus island, Millstream. There are numerous Road Cash activations, too many to list; some of the key Cyclone activations are; TC George, TC Nickolas, TC Christine, TC Veronica, TC Bianca, TC Rusty. Bjossi is quite possibly The Legend of the Karratha SES Unit and fitting to enjoy this post of him today on the National SES Wear Orange Wednesday. #ThankYouSES

07.01.2022 It's that time of year again! See the BOM's forecast for this years Cyclone season

07.01.2022 Matt Bager joined Karratha SES in January 2007 and came to Karratha SES from Victoria where he was heavily involved in all aspects of SES roles. Matt brought those skills sets with him with a couple additional skills in Flood Boat and USAR which were not part of the WA skills sets at that time. Matt has always been very keen to pass on this skills and knowledge to other members where by he is an RCR trainer/assessor. Matt is prepared to run the inhouse Monday night training ...for all the team, while juggling his work commitments also. Matt stepped up to a management role as Rescue Officer 2IC progressing to Rescue Officer and more recently as Deputy Manager Rescue. Matt has a passion to assist our membership with the continuation training which ensures their skills are maintained to the required operational preparedness requirements. Like so many of our longer serving members where work permits Matt is always prepared to be part of the operational teams in so many aspects of the Karratha SES unit role profile. Some of the key operational activations Matt has been involved in are cyclones; TC George, TC Jacob, Nickolas, TC Carlos, TC Beanca, TC Lua Nullagine, TC Rusty Marble Bar. Land & Air Search and Rescue; Dampier Peninsula, Auski, Millstream, Miaree Pool, Hearsons Cove, Carnarvon Air Sar. There are too many Road Crash operations to list. #ThankYouSES

06.01.2022 Meet the Crew...

05.01.2022 It is nearly time for National Volunteer Week (18th-24th May 2020) which is the opportunity for an annual celebration in acknowledging the generous contributions of all our volunteers across Australia... We encourage everyone in Western Australia to wear something orange on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) 20th May 2020 to thank and celebrate the dedication of all our SES volunteers... #THANKYOUSES... Pilbara Volunteer Hub | Volunteering WA | Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA | Fran Logan MLA

04.01.2022 With the start of the Cylone Season 2020/21 the Karratha SES has been out making sure that our yard is ready should something arrive. Is Yours???

03.01.2022 WOW #ThankYouSES Mark McGowan | Fran Logan MLA | Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

02.01.2022 National Volunteer Week (18th-24th May 2020) is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nations volunteers. Heres to all the 26,000+ volunteers across Western Australia who work all year round to protect us at our most vulnerable. Whatever the challenges we might face, bushfires, floods, storms and a global pandemic. We thank you for saving lives and protecting communities.... #ThankYouSES Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA | Fran Logan MLA

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02.01.2022 Rosie joined Karratha SES in November 2007 and has been a very proactive member since joining. Beyond the mechanics of gaining skills in Vertical Rescue, Rosies passion for being on ropes and commitment to continually hone techniques ensures that Rosie is fully prepared to put her hand up for short notice operational activations. The vertical rescue role for Karratha SES is a supporting role to Tom Price and Newman SES, meaning activations are few and far between. This has...nt deterred Rosies passion nor professionalism. In addition to Vertical Rescue, Rosies skills are well utilised in Road Crash, Storm Damage, Land and Air Search and Rescue. Rosie has dedicated these skills in many operational activations and represented our Unit as a member of the Red Dirt Rescuers in the national rescue competition scene. Rosie has a young family which she balances with her passion for her SES roles. When the balance falls in our favour Rosie is in the first vehicle or aircraft to respond. Rosie has been utilised operationally for many Road Crashes in the Karratha area and further afield as well as being deployed to Exmouth TC Iggy, Marble Bar TC Rusty and Karratha TC Veronica & TC Damien. There have been a number of significant Air Search and Rescues that Rosie was called upon, including Carnarvon and Dampier Peninsula. Rosie is a young Mum with a huge heart, who we are proud to have on our team... #ThankYouSES