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Mandurahsd Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Address: Old Coast Rd 6211 Herron

Website: http://www.mandurahsoutherndistricts.org.au

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25.01.2022 A big shout out to all the Bunnings Halls Head customers who bought sizzles and drinks from us last Sunday. We smashed out 555 snags and a heap of cool drinks on a beautiful warm and sunny day. Thanks also to those who were generous enough to put their change and often more into our tin. Your kind words and generous contributions were very gratefully received. Also thanks to Bunnings for allowing us to be there; to Mother Nature for the beautiful weather; and to Adrian, Richard, Jim, Pam, and Jamie for giving up the day to fundraise.

25.01.2022 How to fool a Firefighter.

25.01.2022 Deputy Commissioner Waters goes Shakespearean for our final safety sonnet on #BadPoetryDay. We may joke, but those gutters are no laughing matter! This year-round job can help reduce your risk during bushfire and storm season.

25.01.2022 On Friday night the brigade enjoyed a social night in the new station. We congratulated two long serving members, Brian and Kaye, for reaching the amazing milestone of 35 years (each) in the brigade. Both have been long standing members and have held various positions throughout their time with the brigade. Brian being one of our longest serving Captains. We thank them both for their service and wish them well in their future. Part of the night included a couple awards being handed out. The Captain's award went to Paul for his dedication and commitment to the brigade. And we wont talk about the Shovel award.

25.01.2022 Hello All, Today is RUOK and RU Triple OK Day. This day is important due to its simple but effective message. ... As volunteers, we need to able to respond and deal with a range of emergencies at short notice. Sometimes these incidents will be stressful or worse. We all need to understand that it is ok not to be ok. It is even more ok to ask for help. As a team that relies on each other in stressful and potentially dangerous situations, we need to be looking out for each others mental health as much as for each others safety on the fireground. This is our LACEs for our own wellbeing. So I ask you to remember the key message of today. If you think someone needs it, ask RUOK? Then follow these four simple steps: 1. Ask 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check-in Whether were on the fireground or not. Not just today, but every day. So: RUOK? Adrian Captain Mandurah Southern Districts Bushfire Brigade

24.01.2022 Although it's a quiet time for bushfires, winter is the busiest time for house fires. In 2019 there were 476 recorded house fires, many of which could have been prevented, and some of which resulted in fatalities. In these cold nights it's all too tempting to leave the fire on in an empty room, or put the clothes just a little closer to the electric heater. As most fatal fires occur between midnight and 4am, the need for a working smoke alarm is essential.Have you checked you...rs recently? Click on the link below to access the DFES page with information and ideas that might just save a life.......... yours. Don't let you or your family become another statistic. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au//fireintheho/Pages/default.aspx

23.01.2022 A very informative show on big weather in Australia. Stream and watch on iView. Into the Firestorm - How to adapt and be more prepared when big weather comes. Mother Nature is very unpredictable. https://iview.abc.net.au//big-weather-and-how-to-survive-it

22.01.2022 Bunnings Sausage Sizzles are BACK BACK BACK!!! Yes folks, we've been without them for SSSOOOOOOO long, but that scintillating smell of snags cooking on the BBQ ...is coming back to a Bunnings venue NEAR YOU! The debate rages on..... onions on the top or the bottom????? Mandurah Southern Districts VBFB will be running one of the first sizzles, on Sunday July 26th. Please note ...... due to COVID there will be some new rules to follow, and it might take a little longer to be served, but please be patient. So come on down to Bunnings Halls Head and grab a snag..... YOU KNOW YOU WANT ONE!!

22.01.2022 SPRING PRESCRIBED BURNING UNDERWAY The current mild weather conditions mean it's the perfect time to safely ramp up our prescribed burning, reducing fuel loads ...in national parks, forests and reserves to help us protect the community from the devastating impacts of large bushfires. If you are affected by smoke, or suffer from asthma, here's what you need to know. Asthma Alert Asthma WA Bureau of Meteorology Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA EASE WA

20.01.2022 Too good not to share !!!!!

20.01.2022 Due to unstable weather predictions ALL FIRE PERMITS ARE CANCELLED By order of CBFCO Effective 9pm 29 October 2020 All fires must be extinguished by 9pm TONIGHT.

19.01.2022 We’re cutting through the red tape for homeowners! The new Bush Fire Risk Treatment Standards come into effect tomorrow For more info on how the new standards will help homeowners make their properties safer, visit https://bit.ly/3l39g4F

17.01.2022 You know they are the best You know you want one You know you need to come to Bunnings Yes they are Back... The Bush Fire Brigade will be cooking down at Halls Head Bunnings tomorrow - Sunday, come and get snag or two Have a chat to the members, about your bushfire plan, planning your burnoff, or preparing your property for the coming fire season Please adhere to social distancing rules, maintain 1.5m apart Cash Only See you at Halls Head Bunnings Sunday 26 July

16.01.2022 Yesterday the brigade was privileged to host a range of guests on the occasion of the opening of our new fire station by the Hon David Templeman MLA and Mr Murray Carter, Executive Director of the Rural Fire Division. Also in attendance was the Mayor of the City of Mandurah, Mr Rhys Williams and CEO Mr Mark Newman, as well as several Councillors and members of the DFES Metro South Coastal region team. The new station is a significant improvement on our previous 60 year old ...shed, meaning we can now cool off in air-conditioning after an incident, hear each other talk when it rains and use the 'facilities' that were somewhat absent from the old place. None of this happens without the help and assistance of the wider emergency services team, both in Council and DFES, so the brigade would sincerely like to thank Myra, Ali and PJ from the Council and Terry from DFES. We are lucky to have such great support. Finally, I would like to thank the brigade for their continuous commitment - so deserving of a new station - as well as their help in making yesterday go off without a hitch. But most of all I want to thank their families in providing the support they need to be ready to go at a moment's notice. While we will always have the reminder of the old station just up the hill, the new facility represents new opportunities and many more years of protecting the local community. Here's to another 60 plus years! Cheers, Adrian Captain

16.01.2022 Come down to The Lazy Crab on Saturday 03rd October for a great night at our local. Join us for a night of great music, dancing and a cold one. The members of the Brigade look forward to seeing you all and we appreciate the support and continued commitment of our local community.

15.01.2022 Family Fun Day at The Lazy Crab - bring the family and enjoy a great day. Let the kids experience inside a fire truck, squirt some water, and have a chat with one of our brigade members.

15.01.2022 It's an instinctive reaction to reach for water when there's a stovetop fire, but this video shows you why that's not the best idea! Don't let your flambé flam...e into an emergency - know what to do when the heat gets out of control in the kitchen. Make sure your home is safe this winter http://bit.ly/2u6Yy5Z Fire & Rescue Service of Western Australia | Western Australian Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services Association - INC | ABC Emergency

14.01.2022 NEW COIN TO HONOUR FIREFIGHTERS A year on from a horror bushfire season, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative $2 coin. What do you t...hink, Perth? The coloured coin features two firefighters in their protective gear standing back-to-back, using hoses to put out flames around them. Will you be collecting this one?

14.01.2022 Thank you Kay and Brian for all your hard work, dedication and service.

13.01.2022 Time to get ready for fire season

13.01.2022 Wow! Hard to believe this was 3 weeks ago already.. What a wonderful day, opening our new BFB! Thank you to DFES for all your $s and support! :) And to Roz D'raine for capturing our very special moments!

12.01.2022 Last night the brigade was called out to assist a member of our local community comply with the fire ban last night. The brigade was called out by the land owner before the bans came into effect. We are more than happy to assist our local land owners.

12.01.2022 A big shout out to the magnificent crew of volunteers from Mandurah Southern Districts Bush Fire Brigade. I had the great honour of opening their brand new Fire... Station on Saturday. A fantastic $500 000 facility. Thank you to all of our emergency services volunteers for being there for our community. See more

12.01.2022 Join Mandurahsd Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade on Saturday 3rd October. Come on down, enjoy a great event and help us raise money for the brigade. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

12.01.2022 With fire season upon us PLAN TO OUTSMART IT. Do you have a current fire plan? Have the 5 minute chat with family and neighbours. 1. When will we leave 2. Where will we go 3. Who will we call.... The single biggest killer is indecision. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/firechat/Pages/default.htm

11.01.2022 WA is expected to be hit by a very rare weather event from this arvo, which could see wild weather hit WA from Exmouth to Esperance, with wind gusts of up to 13...5km! While most storm damage is preventable, it is important to know who to call if your home is damaged, flooded or a large tree has come down on your house or driveway. The SES are on stand-by and ready to assist WA residents 24/7 should the need arise. If you are unsure of when to call them, ask yourself the questions in the image below. When calling for assistance please remember: To speak slowly and clearly Tell us exactly where to come All requests are prioritised by urgency Major structural damage will be attended to first Avoid clogging up emergency hotlines with unrelated requests Keep up to date as the situation changes Find the latest alerts and 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 When you need SES assistance after severe weather, call 132 500 For fallen trees over roads contact, your local shire or call Main Roads on 13 81 38

11.01.2022 It might be raining, but we are still training. Light tanker hose work. Drafting practice to the light tanker. Monitor work. ... Teamwork Got your back

10.01.2022 Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Great Southern, Lower South West Update time: 11:30 AM, 09 November 2020 If you live in South Coas...tal and parts of South West, South East Coastal and Great Southern districts you should take action and stay safe with severe weather to come. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Katanning, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Walpole. This weather is typical of a winter-time cold front, but is occurring unseasonably late in the year. Cancellation of severe weather warning for parts of the Goldfields-Midlands, Perth Metropolitan. The severe weather warning for Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts has been cancelled. WEATHER DETAILS: Thunderstorms associated with the front may produce damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 90 km/h, which could cause damage to homes and property. Thunderstorms are most likely to occur on the frontal boundary, which is currently moving across the South West Capes, then will move northward to reach Mandurah in the late morning and then extending eastwards across the Central Wheat Belt, Great Southern and South Coastal districts during the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms associated with the front may also produce heavy rainfall southwest of a line from Bunbury to Windy Harbour which may lead to flash flooding during Monday morning. Gusty conditions will continue across southwestern WA in the wake of the front. 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

09.01.2022 The team from Falcon were out hydrant servicing this morning. The purpose of this activity is to ensure that all the hydrants in our district are ready for use ...in an emergency situation. Whilst the majority of hydrants we service are easy to access, some unfortunately are obstructed by vehicles or rubbish - in this case it was turf. Whilst it's great weather this morning to be digging a hole - it's the last thing you want us to be doing if your house is burning down. If you have a hydrant on your property, please check it regularly.

09.01.2022 Last night the brigade attended a pile burn that had started to spread to nearby trees, not a huge issue but it certainly had potential. We extinguished the fire and reduce the intensity of the pile and departed after speaking to the owner. When burning in the City of Mandurah remember the conditions on your seasonal fire permit: https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au//Fire-Permit-Application-20... However, we really want to remind everyone in our community to think about more than just the conditions that are on the permit. We really want people to think about some key factors like where they are going to light up, what is around and above the area of the burn and the weather conditions. Take a few moments to be safe and prepared. I highly recommend consulting and understanding this excellent resource from DFES: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/plannedburning/ . Importantly, as they did last night - please call 000 if you require assistance. Remember, burn smart burn safe. Cheers, Adrian Captain

08.01.2022 Our Bushfire Brigade is like family, dont hesitate to reach out in a time of need - we all have each others backs and wouldnt hesitate to help one another.

08.01.2022 On the recommendation of the Bush Fire Advisory Committee and as approved by Council, the following changes have been made to the Citys Fire Break and Fuel Hazard Reduction Notice 2020/2021, which was Gazetted on Friday 4th September 2020. Due to increasingly dry conditions creating much higher fire risk, permits to burn garden refuse will only be issued and valid between 1 May and 31 October.... All permits will be cancelled from 1 November 2020. This means you must complete your burning by midnight on 31 October 2020. Recognising the reduced period to utilise Permits to Burn, owners of properties between 4000m2 and 20000m2 are now permitted to burn one fire at a time not exceeding 2m3. This increases the size from the previous 1m3. Owners of properties 20,000m2 and over may only burn one fire at a time not to exceed 3m3. All other conditions relating to the burning remain the same and must be complied with at all times. Should you have any further queries, please call Ranger Services on 9550 3777

06.01.2022 MAKE SURE YOU GET DOWN TO THE LAZY CRAB!! FUN FILLED FAMILY DAY Keep the OKTOBERFEST celebrations going with our Family Funday on Sunday the 4th October! El...la Melton will be playing tunes in our beer garden from 1pm until 4pm Barnyard Bunnies and Mandurah Mermaids will be here from 2pm An appearance from a fire truck throughout the day! A fun day out that you will not want to miss! Call to make a table reservation as spots are filling up fast! 08 9582 1533 #ComeFindTheCrab

06.01.2022 There are 2,300 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Firefighters in Western Australia. Along with their 1,000 VFES, 25,000 BFB, 2,100 SES and 1,400 VMRS counter-parts - t...he close to 32,000 volunteers provide the majority of Western Australia's emergency response capability. Each individual volunteer gives up their own time to train to both meet and maintain the required standard to ensure they are competent to perform their role. On top of this, they often maintain full-time employment and contribute positively towards both the community and the economy in roles such as Policing, Health-Care, Mining, Teaching, Construction, Transport, Corrections, Defence, Science, Engineering, Public Transport, Security and Agriculture. On top of this, when they are not keeping our community and State safe, many of those volunteers give up additional time to head interstate to support both national and international disaster response efforts on behalf of the State of WA. Whilst there may be those out there that don't particularly value the contribution of volunteers - or view those volunteers as less because they are unpaid, Falcon just wanted to say thank you. Whilst normally we try to avoid self-indulgence, as a result of some media coverage we just wanted to say thank you to all Volunteers both within the metropolitan area and those in the regions. We get it. Thank you for giving up your weekends. Thank you for giving up full nights of sleep. Thank you for giving up your holidays. Thank you for giving up your family time. Thank you for forgoing secondary employment. Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for risking your life to protect others. Thank you for your professionalism.

06.01.2022 Take a break Check on your mate We will be checking on all our members today, who will you check on, we are a family, take the time especially today to check on your family, friends and workmates, take the time to ask and listen, its ok to not be ok.... Theres more to say after you ask R U OK?

06.01.2022 With the weather coming in later today here is a simple way of knowing who to call and when..

05.01.2022 On this day 19 years ago, 343 Firefighters ran into the World Trade Center doing their job and never returned. 60 Police Officers didnt return home from th...at shift. 8 EMT/Paramedics heard their last call and didnt return home. Today we remember their bravery and sacrifice.

05.01.2022 Today we pause to remember all who have served our country. We will remember them.

05.01.2022 Have you updated your fire plan for this coming fire season. If you are planning to go , please go early.

04.01.2022 Sausage sizzle is underway Beautiful day for a snagger Come down and support the brigade Pick up all you need for your next project as well

02.01.2022 June 9, 2020 - LODD Volunteer Firefighter Klayton Manning, 18 Southeast Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department. Luling, TX At approximately 1808hrs., Firef...ighter Klayton Manning, driving the fire departments ATV, responded to reports of smoke in the area. While at the scene, he was approached by a man with a gun and was shot and killed. Firefighter Mannings cousin was with him and also died from gunshot wounds. The assailant is in custody. See more

01.01.2022 CAPTION THIS What words spring to mind at this epic display of teamwork at the Lewana/Southampton bushfire last year? Captured by DFES Incident Photographer Evan Collis