Roebourne Districts SES in Wickham, Western Australia | Community organisation

Roebourne Districts SES

Locality: Wickham, Western Australia

Phone: +61 438 884 223

Address: Wickham Drive 6720 Wickham, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 From June to September last year, over 55,000 hectares had already been scorched by bushfires in northern WA, compared to only 4,000 hectares so far for the sam...e period. The latest outlook from Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC is predicting normal fire conditions through to November. The northern bushfire season may be off to a slower start, but complacency is still deadly. Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm AFSM is urging those who live near bushland to take advantage of these milder conditions to prepare their properties and bushfire plans. Those in the north west have been fortunate to have avoided a major bushfire up to now but complacency can be deadly. Being prepared is the best way to survive if disaster strikes. Read the full Hazard Note here: www.bnhcrc.com.au/hazardnotes/77 DFES Incident Photographer James Taylor

25.01.2022 Welcome to Wirlburu! Locals and visitors to our northern regions will be enjoying the shift from the cool to hot season this month. Both days and nights are wa...rming up, which we have certainly seen reflected in the growing number of bushfires. Keep an eye out for the yellow flowers of the wild pear beginning to bloom and different species of cockatoos will have had their chicks. We’re in for some warm weather around the State next week, so it’s a good time to think about your bushfire plan and how you can prepare your property www.dfes.wa.gov.au/bushfire/prepare

25.01.2022 A 23-year-old hiker who became lost in the Mandu Mandu Gorge near Exmouth yesterday, Sunday 6 September 2020, has made contact with Police this morning, Monday ...7 September 2020. About 4:00pm yesterday the 23-year-old woman travelled with a friend to the Mandu Mandu Gorge in the Cape Range National Park and commenced hiking on a trail, while her friend waited at the trail entrance for her to return. The hiker failed to return and was reported missing to Police by her friend about 9:00pm last night. Exmouth Police and Karratha Police managed the initial search planning overnight, with DFES State Emergency Service volunteers, Police Air Wing and an officer from the Emergency Operations Unit activated to deploy this morning. The missing woman contacted her friend about 8:00am this morning and it was established she was not injured and had become lost on the trail. The trail is 3km long and after walking for 7km she realised she had deviated from the official trail. Acting Sergeant Brendan BYRNE, Acting Officer in Charge of Exmouth Police, said the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety equipment such as PLBs and satellite phones. When hiking in remote parts of Western Australia phone reception can be an issue at times, and it is critical to have a ‘Plan B’ option readily available. Items such as a Personal Locator Beacon or a satellite phone would have enabled the lost woman to immediately alert authorities to her situation and in the case of a satellite phone could have been used to guide her back out. If you’re planning on hiking a trail for the first time, please familiarise yourself by studying trail maps prior to commencing the hike. I would strongly recommend hikers also carry detailed maps to prevent going off trail. Fortunately, on this occasion the hiker was not injured and was only exposed to one night out in the elements. In the warmer months the weather would have been a lot more of problem, especially if sufficient water supplies were not being carried.

24.01.2022 Thank you for the follow Fran Logan MLA. Very much appreciated! Also great to see you at the #wafes2020 conference a few weekends ago and all the work you're doing with the emergency services not just in the metro areas but also in the regional hubs too!

24.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. We recognise that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists.... The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. Shape of Land artwork, by Noongar and Saibai Islander man Tyrown Waigana. Shape of Land description: The Rainbow Serpent came out of the Dreamtime to create this land. It is represented by the snake and it forms the shape of Australia, which symbolises how it created our lands. The colour from the Rainbow Serpent is reflected on to the figure to display our connection to the Rainbow Serpent, thus our connection to country. The overlapping colours on the outside is the Dreamtime. The figure inside the shape of Australia is a representation of Indigenous Australians showing that this country - since the dawn of time - Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land. www.naidoc.org.au Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA #roebournedistrictsses #community

21.01.2022 With the strong possibility of a cyclone approaching our shores before Christmas, it's important to be prepared. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/cyclone/

21.01.2022 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

21.01.2022 Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings have been forecast across multiple regions for tomorrow, 9 November 2020. These are the worst conditions for a bush or grass... fire. Fires can start without warning and may be unstoppable. The following schools will be closed tomorrow, due to the Catastrophic FDR conditions: Midwest: - Meekatharra District High School - Pia Wadjarri Remote Community School - Yalgoo Primary School Goldfields: - 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 Pilbara: - North Tom Price Primary School In a life threatening situation or to report a fire, call 000. Stay up to date through www.emergency.wa.gov.au , local radio, websites and your local community. ABC Emergency | ABC Pilbara | ABC Goldfields-Esperance | ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt | Public education in Western Australia-

20.01.2022 Every year our big bosses at Department of Fire & Emergency Services run a little thing called the #WAFES conference. It is a chance for every volunteer in all services that fall under the FES umbrella to catch up with each other. This year was no different and over 800 Emergency Service Volunteers made their way to Crown Perth for 48 hours of very serious work stuff. This year we got to look at, touch, and ultimately break some of the new fleet ("I thought it was supposed to... go in that way round boss" type stuff). A new boat for Marine Rescue, 3 new vehicles for #stateemergencyservice (general rescue, storm and RCR) and about 6 new vehicles for the fire services made their world first outing! The conference also celebrates exceptional volunteers who were nominated by their peers for just being amazing. Our friends over at Karratha State Emergency Service were nominated for multiple awards and walked away as finalists in the most glorious of locations at the Crown Grand Ballrooms in Perth. We are, and always will be proud to stand next to, not only our friends in Karratha, but also every unit in the state that requires our assistance. Thank you to our local community for your continued support and we'll see you out on the road soon when La Nina kicks up a bit of a storm!

20.01.2022 Heads up everyone! With cyclone season coming up again you'll probably want to make sure your trees are trimmed, and loose piles of greenery disposed of safely by CofK, instead of possibly causing damage to your property or of those around you. #roebournedistrictsses City of Karratha Kelly Nunn - City of Karratha Councillor Karratha State Emergency Service

17.01.2022 Anyone interested St John WA - Wickham Roebourne

16.01.2022 *Fire Weather Warning^ for the Interior, East Pilbara Coast, East Pilbara Inland, Goldfields and Eucla fire weather districts Weather Situation... Hot and dry, though milder conditions for the Goldfields and Eucla. Fresh to strong and gusty westerly winds developing in the morning over the Goldfields, South Interior and Eucla. Moderate to fresh westerly winds for the Pilbara and North Interior during the afternoon. For Tuesday 10 November: Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather district: Eucla Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts: Interior, East Pilbara Coast, East Pilbara Inland and Goldfields The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to: Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.dfes.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am WST Tuesday.

16.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.... #roebournedistrictsses #stateemergencyservice #wa #lestweforget #remembranceday

15.01.2022 Are you prepared for this year's cyclone season? It's predicted it could be a lot wetter this year, so it could be an interesting season ahead of us.

14.01.2022 "Catastophic" total fire ban in the following areas.

13.01.2022 Keep an eye out everyone for some smoke in the area on these days. Prescribed burn below.

12.01.2022 They should have called the SES! We would have got them out in half the time and we take much better selfies!

12.01.2022 Total fire ban in the selected regions below for today

11.01.2022 Total Fire Ban tomorrow!

11.01.2022 *SEVERE WEATHER WARNING* for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Pilbara, North Interior and South Interior districts....Continue reading

10.01.2022 Don't forget to ring 132500!

08.01.2022 This time last year we’d already deployed multiple strike teams to the East Coast to help with their firefighting efforts, but December’s heatwave saw us fighti...ng our own battles including the Yanchep bushfire. 12 months on we’re reflecting on the kind words of the community we protected. Surviving summer is a team effort. We’re doing our best to be ready, but we need your help www.mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au

07.01.2022 Our friendly SES volunteers are at the cyclone information display at Karratha City Shopping Centre Pop on by and say hi and we will share important cyclone preparedness information with you...

07.01.2022 Two posts in one day! It was great to see our neighbours in action during the open day and to see how dedicated they all are to volunteering and helping in the wider community! Karratha State Emergency Service you guys make it look easy!

04.01.2022 Feeling the heat today? There’s more to come! Make sure you and your family are prepared, no matter the season. For more info on how you can prepare visit: ...Bushfire https://bit.ly/3nOd2Rx Cyclone https://bit.ly/2CMUfOB Storms https://bit.ly/3f5HLob Alerts and Warnings https://bit.ly/2em9uGZ See more

02.01.2022 Please pay a little more attention on the road from this day forward. Karratha State Emergency Service are what we call a 'Road Crash Rescue' certified unit and we (Roebourne Districts) assist in some of these RTC's. Pulling someone out of a car is not nice for the families, St John or us. So look after yourselves and your family by doing the right thing.