Mt Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade in Mount Helena, Western Australia, Australia | Fire station

Mt Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade

Locality: Mount Helena, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9572 1414

Address: Chidlow Street 6082 Mount Helena, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 1st February 2021 is SEVERE. ALL fires PROHIBITED. A Total Fire Ban will be in place from midnight tonight until 11:59pm 1st February 2021. NO fires or activities likely to cause a fire are allowed. Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban is in place 01/02/2021 10am until 6pm NO operation of any plant or internal combustion engines.... ALL fires call 000 for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au Don't have a bushfire plan? Go to mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season!

25.01.2022 Happy Easter Mt Helena.

24.01.2022 Thank you to the community and Cafe Mojo Mundaring for the coffees! These were just delivered to our volunteer firefighters heading out on shift 8 this afternoon. Your generosity is much appreciated.

24.01.2022 Our team are conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn on Alice road this afternoon. Please be aware that there may be smoke on the road. Slow down and switch on your headlights for visibility.

24.01.2022 The brigade is saddened with the news of the passing of Peter Weis from Parky. Our deepest condolences for your loss.

23.01.2022 Did you know, when burning after 6pm without a permit, you are only allowed to have 1 pile alight at a time? For more info around burning without a permit after 6pm in the restricted burning period, see the Shire of Mundaring website for more info. https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Fire%20and%20Burning%20In

23.01.2022 Today is St Florian's Day, named after the Patron Saint of firefighters. International Fire Fighters Day. Past, present and fallen thank you for your service. To our fire fighting family locally and broader, remain safe.... Wooroloo Fire Brigade, Chidlow Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Inc., Mundaring Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service, Mundaring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Cadets, Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Parkerville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Glen Forrest Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Mundaring Firefighters School, Shire of Mundaring, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA. See more

23.01.2022 Burning is now complete for today but we will be back at this site over the coming weeks to finish the job. We will continue to monitor the site for the next 24 hours. Thank you for your understanding and have a great weekend.

23.01.2022 Well done to the fantastic Mount Helena couple in this story, who have been busy getting prepared for the bushfire season!! With bushfire season just around the corner, this is great to see. Don't forget....our community is safer when we all do our bit to prepare. Email [email protected] for information and tips on how to prepare and stay safe this season!!!!

23.01.2022 A big shout out and thankyou to the Mount Helena community for your patience and kind donations during yesterdays very hot Christmas run. We hope you all stayed cool and had a day filled with fun and festivities. From, Your local volunteer firefighters and their ever supportive families.

20.01.2022 Good morning Mt Helena. Despite the beautiful weather PERMITS ARE NOT BEING ISSUED until further notice. You may burn a 1 x 1mtr pile AFTER 6PM. Enjoy the weather and the garden just refrain from lighting up, otherwise we will be paying a visit.

20.01.2022 Did you know, that if the Fire Danger Rating is Very High or above, your permit burn or small pile after 6pm is not allowed? To easily find out the fire danger of the day for the Shire of Mundaring, you can register at the link below, which will send you an SMS message the day before of the upcoming conditions. https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

20.01.2022 The Total Fire Ban currently in place will be extended until 11:59pm 24th December. In addition, a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Shire of Mundaring from 8am until 6pm, tomorrow, 24 December. This is due to a SEVERE Fire Danger Rating forecast for the Perth Hills district tomorrow.... You MUST NOT: - Light or maintain a fire in the open air. - Carry out any activity in the open air that has the potential to start a fire. - Operate any plant/machinery or equipment with internal combustion engines. Call 000 immediately to report any signs of a fire. For more information head to: www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans For Warnings and Incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au To create a bushfire plan visit: https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au

19.01.2022 Good Morning, Please see update from the Shire of Mundaring below. We have entered the unrestricted burning period. Permits are no longer required and you may burn before 6pm. ... Head over to the DFES website as linked below for more resources on Planned Burning. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/plannedburning/#download

18.01.2022 FINAL Bushfire Ready Newsletter for the Season! - https://mailchi.mp//final-bushfire-ready-newsletter-for-th In this issue: - Restricted burning and COVID-19 - Activities to help children develop safe fire skills

18.01.2022 The Brigade has been busy over the past 2 days and this is set to continue through the week.Volunteers are tired and resources are stretched. Please note and comply with the Total Fire Ban details as provided in the Mundaring Shire post below. Thankyou to the community for your support.

17.01.2022 Good morning Mt Helena, Today the brigade will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn on the corner of Ealy Street and Keane St at the block surrounding the old church. Remember you can now get your permits online from Shire of Mundaring. We are not writing permits from the station.

16.01.2022 With the Perth Lockdown now in place, our crews are still available and ready to assist the local and wider WA community with Emergency Response to support public safety. We are required to comply with the WA state health directives, including wearing of masks. We encourage you all to comply with these requirements so we can all get back to normal as soon as possible. ... Stay Safe.

15.01.2022 Good Evening All, The Shire of Mundaring have released a statement about the issue of permits to burn electronically. Check out the update from them below, or head over to their website.

15.01.2022 We are excited to welcome a number of new recruits to our Brigade this year. Today we introduced them to basic firefighting skills. We are still seeking new members, so if you think you might be interested, come down to the station on a Saturday morning or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER - Good Friday 10th & Saturday 11th. NO FIRES on these days in the Shire of Mundaring. Q: But can I light a fire? A: NO... Q: But can I have a campfire in my backyard? A: NO Q: What about a campfire in my front yard? A: NO. Q: Can I have a heap of my mates over and stand around a couple of leaves and a honky nut burning on the ground. A: FFS, NO, NO, NO.

14.01.2022 MT HELENA’S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS RUN Father Christmas will be leaving from the Fire Station in Chidlow Street at 7.30 am and should have visited all homes by noon. Guardians who would like their child to participate should leave suitable articles at the Vibe Mt Helena during business hours between Monday 7 - 21 December.... Articles must be a size that can be easily handled [the fire vehicle is of a limited size even if Father Christmas’ sack isn’t] and they must be clearly labeled with the child’s name and address, where possible showing a street number rather than a lot number. We also ask that children keep a look out and be waiting at the gate for Santa. He has a long way to go and a lot of people to see so he can not go up driveways or wait too long if children are not present. If you have any queries please call one of the following: Elf 1: Robin Gill 0457 202 523 Elf 2: President (Andrew Duncan) 0419 913 110 Elf 3: Secretary (Clare Moffatt) 0421 803 249

13.01.2022 Total Fire Ban declared from Midnight tonight! If a fire starts under the expected weather conditions, the fire will be uncontrollable and difficult to contain. Please take care.

13.01.2022 A big shout out to Paul Costall, one of our Lieutenants, and a massive thank you for your contributions to our brigade. Congratulations on receipt of your award, it is well deserved.

11.01.2022 VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating for 24 November. Please note and abide by the important information from the Shire.

11.01.2022 Looks like we have a weekend of good weather ahead. If you plan to burn this weekend, make sure you Burn SMART! Use the Burn SMART checklist and leaf moisture method to help with your planning.... To find out more about how to Burn SMART and to download the checklist visit dfes.wa.gov.au/plannedburning/ To receive a physical copy of the Burn SMART checklist and guide, email [email protected] with your name and address.

11.01.2022 The Shire of Mundaring Winter Burning Program is back! This is a great program run by the Shire to teach you how you can conduct safe burning practises on your own property. We highly recommend signing up to learn some simple skills to help you Burn Smart.

11.01.2022 Princess Road neighbours are now better prepared for the coming bushfire season after getting together for a Bushfire Ready street meet and bbq. They got to know each other, discussed bushfire plans and met some of their local firefighters. If you are interested in having a Street Meet in your area, please email the Brigade. We will help you organise and run a Bushfire Ready street meet with your neighbours. [email protected]

11.01.2022 Come down to the Mt Helena Community Sundowner tomorrow to speak to us about how to prepare for the coming bushfire season. We will have plenty of resources on hand to help you write your family bushfire plan. We look forward to seeing you there!

10.01.2022 It may only be July, but our Brigade has already started work to help locals prepare for the coming bushfire season. This month, we undertook a property walk through with Mount Helena residents, to teach them how to better prepare their homes to withstand a bushfire. If you are interested in being part of a property walk through event, email [email protected]

10.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN Please be advised that members of the brigade will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn this Wednesday (14/10) on the South Western road verge, which is within the Alps Street reserve boundary. We successfully burned a section on the 6th of October, and will be continuing on Wednesday 14th October. Crews are expecting to be onsite from late morning through until the afternoon/ evening. ... We will again be burning in conjuction with some members of the "Friends of Alps St Reserve" group to ensure we are reducing fire risk while preserving the values of the reserve. The shaded green section represents the area completed and the red area represents the area that we are focusing on at this time.

10.01.2022 Father Christmas is on his way! Merry Christmas everyone!!!

10.01.2022 As we are starting this week with a taste of summer, it is a good last minute reminder that summer and the traditional bush fire season is only just around the corner. To help your preparation, the Shire of Mundaring are hosting two webinars to help you be ready for the season. Be ready for the bushfire season. ... Presented by the Shire's Community Safety and Emergency Management team in two parts, the webinars will replace the Test Your Bushfire Survival Plan Facebook event hosted by Shire of Mundaring in recent years. These interactive webinars will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions and help people prepare themselves and their properties for this summer and future bushfire seasons. Webinar 1 - Wed, 2 December 2020, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM AWST https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shire-of-mundaring-bushfire Webinar 2 - Wed, 9 December 2020, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM AWST https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shire-of-mundaring-bushfire

09.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Shire of Mundaring, tomorrow, Wednesday 23 December. A Very High Fire Danger Rating is forecast for the Perth Hills district. You MUST NOT:... - Light or maintain a fire in the open air. - Carry out any activity in the open air that has the potential to start a fire. Call 000 immediately to report any signs of a fire. For more information head to: www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans

09.01.2022 Good Morning Followers, We are humbled by the generosity of our community and your desire to lend a hand during these difficult times. We would like to take a moment to let you know that we are very well supported by the Shire of Mundaring and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA. ... There have been some comments made that fire stations need water bottles. We have easy access to bulk bottled water through our usual supply arrangements, this is funded through your own ESL contributions, part of your Shire of Mundaring rates. While donations will be received gratefully, we would prefer that your support go to those less fortunate than us at this time. On behalf of our Management Committee, could we suggest that donations to be made towards the formal appeals, such as the Lord Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund, which supports the families and individuals directly impacted in the fire zone. Thank you for your ongoing support and stay safe.

09.01.2022 Have a safe and happy Easter Mt Helena the Easter Bunny is still coming kids.

08.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Burn Please be aware that we have crews conducting a hazard reduction burn on the Alps St road reserve this afternoon and evening. Please be mindful of emergency workers on the road. ... Fun Fact: Did you know that Alps Street Reserve is an A Class Nature reserve? We are burning today in conjunction with some of the members of the Friends of the Alps street reserve with us today to ensure we are honouring the environmental values of the reserve.

08.01.2022 Just a heads up that our Brigade will continue the hazard reduction burn at this same location from 11am today. It's important we get this work completed before the rain hits on Sunday! Thanks and have a great weekend.

07.01.2022 Thursday evening we attended a structure fire with Mundaring Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service & Parkerville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. A young boy had an incident which caused a fire in the shed, fortunately he was unharmed and his quick actions to call 000 to get help ASAP helped keep the Fire contained to a relatively small area. Despite the accident he remained calm and did what was needed to resolve the situation and for that we applaud him. This morning he came and brought some lovely baked goods, made by him, to the station to thank us for our assistance. We are just glad he is unharmed and commend him for calling 000 ASAP. Ps the baked good are very good indeed, not one was burnt! and they taste great. Promise I'll distribute them to the rest of the crew, well I'll try.

05.01.2022 The Total Fire Ban currently in place will be extended until 11:59pm 25th December. In addition, a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Shire of Mundaring from 10am until 5pm, tomorrow, 25 December. This is due to a SEVERE Fire Danger Rating forecast for the Perth Hills district tomorrow.... You MUST NOT: - Light or maintain a fire in the open air. - Carry out any activity in the open air that has the potential to start a fire. - Operate any plant/machinery or equipment with internal combustion engines. Call 000 immediately to report any signs of a fire. For more information head to: www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans For Warnings and Incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au To create a bushfire plan visit: https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au

02.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN Saturday 11th April.

01.01.2022 Are you doing some spring cleaning around your house? Have you cleaned your bathroom or toilet extraction fans lately? Have a look at these photos from one of our members, You can see the fine dust that has built up on the extraction fan body and in the duct work! ... Most people will clean the grille, but it’s the fine dust on the motor that can cause a fire in the roof space. If you are handy, these fans can be removed fairly easily with simple household tools. If you are not confident, contact your local home handyman or electrician for assistance. Be sure to use the appropiate safety equipment while working at home. Clean the dust off with a compressed air jet or brush. DO NOT IMMERSE MOTOR IN WATER!

01.01.2022 This Morning some of our firefighters are on Keane Street East participating in the #getyaskirtsoff initiative. By burning the skirts off the grass trees in cooler conditions, we are able to reduce the potential for fire intensity if an uncontrolled Bush Fire were to burn through this area. Please be mindful that there will be some smoke in the area while they are conducting these burning activities. ... We also seeking any members of the Mt Helena local area who are interested in joining our Brigade to contact us. We are currently in our ‘training season’ before the bush fire season kicks off later in the year. If you are interested in joining our team please feel free to direct message us or email our secretary for more information. [email protected]

01.01.2022 Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will be delivering presents on Christmas morning as per previous years. We will confirm present drop locations in the coming week(s). ... In the meantime, you can drop off at the Fire Station between 9am and 10am on Saturday mornings. Presents should be well wrapped, small to medium sized, and well labelled with the recipients name and address. The cut off for presents will be the 21st December.