Margaret River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service in Margaret River, Western Australia | Emergency rescue service

Margaret River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service

Locality: Margaret River, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9757 2738

Address: 62 WILLMOTT AVENUE 6285 Margaret River, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Fires Prohibited this Weekend A Section 46 notice has been issued by the Shire's Chief Bush Fire Control Officer which prohibits the lighting or adding of f...uel to any fire effective immediately. ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED Burning of garden refuse, pasture, piles, rubbish or bush Use of fire pits or campfires Use of cooking fires or wood and coal fuelled barbeques The prohibited burning period is in place from 1300hrs on Friday, 22 May 2020 until 2000hrs on Monday, 25 May 2020 for the whole of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. https://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au//fires-prohibited-this-wee/

25.01.2022 Get ready now for severe weather in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Midwest-Gascoyne, South West, Lower South West. Publication time: 03:31 PM, 28/05/20. If... you live in Lower West, South West, South Coastal and parts of Great Southern districts you need to get ready now for the severe weather coming tomorrow morning. This weather is not unusual for this time of year, but could damage homes and make travel dangerous. Find out more information on the Emergency WA website: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

23.01.2022 Fire weather warning Dry, warm, gusty winds are predicted from Sat arvo to Sun before the cold front arrives. This may fan existing fires causing them to e...scape. Please Don't light new fires Do secure fire boundaries Do reschedule any hazard reduction burns planned for this weekend At this stage the Shire won't be issuing a Section 46 Notice under the Bush Fires Act prohibiting the lighting of any fire or requiring the extinguishing of any existing fire, however this will be reviewed regularly in the lead up to the weekend. Photo courtesy of Sean Blocksidge

17.01.2022 What do your Volunteer firefighters like to do on a Saturday afternoon? Keep their trucks looking their best. If you are walking past, say hi, we are always happy to have a chat!

15.01.2022 Please be aware that you are now required to have a permit to burn as of 12.01am on the 6th of November. In the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

13.01.2022 The members of Margaret River Volunteer Fire & Rescues would like to thank our outgoing executive members for the effort and service. Jeff Bushby for his service and leadership as Captain of our Brigade over the last seven years. Jeff's diligent service and work ethic has been an inspiration to our members. We would also like to thank Garth Baxter for his seven years’ service to our brigade as the Apparatus officer taking care of the plant, equipment and buildings... for Margaret River VFRS. We would also like to thank Keven Cartwright for his three years’ service as Secretary for Margaret River VFRS.

13.01.2022 Cancellation of severe weather warning for parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, Great Southern, South West, Lower South West. Update time: 07...:51 AM, 14/07/20. The Bureau of Meteorology advises the severe weather warning for Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern has been cancelled. Find out more information on the Emergency WA website: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

10.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Saturday 23 May 2020 for all local government areas in the following regions: - Perth Metropolitan Region - Midwest Gasc...oyne 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

01.01.2022 Prepare now for severe weather in parts of Pilbara, Midwest-Gascoyne, Goldfields-Midlands, Perth Metropolitan, Great Southern, South West, Lower South West ...Update: 05:15 AM, 23 May 2020 Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Carnarvon, Denham, Esperance, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Meekatharra, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Mount Magnet, Narrogin, Norseman, Northam, Onslow and Perth. WEATHER DETAILS - Widespread damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 kilometres per hour with peak gusts to around 100 kilometres per hour are likely and could cause damage to homes and property. - Locally dangerous winds, averaging 80 to 90 kilometres per hour with peak gusts of around 130 kilometres per hour are possible near the low pressure systems during sunday afternoon and overnight. - Residents in coastal areas between exmouth and augusta are specifically warned of the potential of a dangerous storm tide. Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high tide mark with damaging waves and dangerous flooding. WHAT TO DO - Trim branches around your home to prevent them falling on your roof or car. - Clear gutters and downpipes so they do not overflow after heavy rain. - Store or weigh down loose objects around your home or work like outdoor furniture that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds, causing damage or injury. - Prepare an emergency kit with a battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit. 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