Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Inc. in Sawyers Valley, Western Australia, Australia | Community organisation

Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Inc.

Locality: Sawyers Valley, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 417 970 895

Address: 12 Ashstead Street 6074 Sawyers Valley, WA, Australia

Website: http://sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/

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12.05.2022 Meet the Crew! Shane joined SVVBFB to give back to the community. Since joining he has been active regularly around the station and on the fireground. Travel and keeping fit are his hobbies. Ordinary people in our Community doing extraordinary things for our Community Would you like to make a difference to Sawyers?... 12 Ashstead Street, Sawyers Valley 0417 970 895 #firefighter #bushfiresaustralia #bushfire #dfes #dfeswa #volunteer #hillslife #community #emergency #emergencyservices #shireofmundaring

07.05.2022 Volunteers Week. Better Together. Meet the crew. This is Denise. She is one of our more recent recruits and after living in Sawyers for many years, she joined when she retired. She is regularly at the station lending a hand as well as jumping on the truck to help out on the fireground. Travelling and keeping fit are her other enjoyments.... Ordinary people in our Community doing extraordinary things for our Community Would you like to make a difference to Sawyers? 12 Ashstead Street, Sawyers Valley 0417 970 895 #firefighter #bushfiresaustralia #bushfire #dfes #dfeswa #volunteer #hillslife #community #emergency #emergencyservices #shireofmundaring

25.01.2022 If your interested in the challenges communities face in recovery this is a really good documentary about the Strathewen Community, which was almost completely ...destroyed in the Black Saturday Bushfires, and lost 15% of its population. These stories teach us a lot about why and what is important in preparing for emergencies. The documentary is on iview for the next month. See more

25.01.2022 Can you spot Sawyers Valley's top barking dog Milo?

24.01.2022 Recognise this stretch of highway? This is what the helicopters in Sawyers Valley were up to today.

24.01.2022 Total Fire Ban & Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban Saturday 11th April for the Shire of Mundaring A Total Fire Ban has been declared from midnight the 10th April 2020 until 11:59pm 11th April 2020. NO fire or activities likely to cause a fire are allowed.... A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Shire of Mundaring from 9am until 6pm 11/04/2020. NO operation of any plant/machinery unless on a gazetted road. If you see fire or smoke call 000 to report. Harvest and vehicle movement bans are declared by the Shire of Mundaring and advertised on their Facebook page and website. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ShireofMundaring/ Website https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx You can also subscribe to their sms or RSS feed. More information on what is a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban and a Total Fire Ban at this link. https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Harvest%20and%20Vehicle%2 Total Fire Bans declared by DFES are displayed on Emergency WA at these links. Total Fire Bans for today https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/index.html#totalfirebans Total Fire Bans for tomorrow https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#totalfirebans-tomorrow Images are screenshots from www.emergency.wa.gov.au

23.01.2022 Santa Lolly Run 2020 - Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December Dashing through the leaves On a firetruck Over the hills we go, sirens all the way,...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Have a safe and Happy New Year eveyone! From Sawyers Valley VBFB and Santa.

22.01.2022 Meet the Crew! Sarah joined our brigade just over a year ago. Sarah is a firefighter and serves on our Committee of Management. She is active on the fireground.... Outside of the brigade she is a practising Physiotherapist and also works as an Outdoor Adventure Guide! Also a proud mum and wife. Ordinary people in our Community doing extraordinary things for our Community Would you like to make a difference to Sawyers? 12 Ashstead Street, Sawyers Valley 0417 970 895 #firefighter #bushfiresaustralia #bushfire #dfes #dfeswa #volunteer #hillslife #community #emergency #emergencyservices #shireofmundaring

22.01.2022 We love the support we have had from local schools, it has been awesome!!

22.01.2022 Starting tomorrow, burning is allowed without the need of a permit. Please vist the shire's page for more details https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pages/Burning_Periods.aspx

21.01.2022 Arson Squad Detectives are appealing for information from the public in relation to a fire that occurred in Sawyers Valley last night, 9 April 2021. Around mid...night a suspicious fire occurred in Darrowby Place, which started in a palm tree and spread to a large shed on a neighbouring property. A 32-year-old man was sleeping in the shed and was treated for smoke inhalation and a broken arm. A 52-year-old man sleeping in a house on the property was treated for smoke inhalation. A preliminary estimate of the damage is at approximately $400,000 with damage to tools and a vintage car. Detectives would like to speak to anyone with information that could assist the investigation, or dashcam vision from the area, including around the Sawyers Valley Tavern and Great Eastern Highway in the vicinity. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or by making a report online at crimestopperswa.com.au

21.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE this warning has been cancelled. The immediate threat of severe weather has passed. For the latest information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au --- ...Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, South West Update time: 05:37 PM, 14 January 2021 If you live in parts of Lower West and South West districts you should take action and stay safe with severe weather to come. Locations which may be affected include Dwellingup, Ellenbrook, Harvey, Kalamunda, Midland and Mundaring. Although gusty easterly winds are typical for this time of year, they are expected to be stronger than usual. WEATHER DETAILS: The Bureau of Meteorology advised a developing high pressure system to the south of the State will result in a surge of strong easterly winds across the Darling Escarpment and foothills. Damaging winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of up to 90 km/h are possible about the hills and foothills in the Lower West and northern parts of the South West districts. This could cause damage to homes and property during the early hours of Thursday morning. The risk of damaging winds is most likely to ease after around 8:00am AWST on Thursday morning. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Some roads may be closed Take extra care on the roads and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting your Local Government Authority. WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING: DFES is monitoring the situation. 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.

21.01.2022 Just a friendly reminded that there is still no burning during the month of March in the Shire of Mundaring. Find more information here https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pages/Burning_Periods.aspx

21.01.2022 Prescribed Burns which are still listed on Emergency WA are described on the Parks and Wildlife website as:- Active burns from previous lighting - NO planned ignitions today Burns which have current fire activity. There are no planned ignitions for these burns today. Emergency WA:... www.emergency.wa.gov.au Parks and Wildlife Prescribed Burns https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/manag//prescribed-burning/burns From memory no burns have been lit in recent weeks, the last burn was lit in an area which has a later restricted burning period. The burning ends at the close of the burning period governed by the local shires. Fire activity in the centre of the burnt area can last for weeks as logs smoulder away, contained by a burnt perimeter. It is better to visit the Parks and Wildlife website for more details. Hope that clears up any confusion.

21.01.2022 Bushfire ALL CLEAR for people in the vicinity of Gorrie Road in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING Publication time:09:55 AM, 25/02/20 The bushfire that was burning n...ear Gorrie Road has been extinguished. Firefighters will monitor the area for the rest of the day. The danger has passed but you need to remain vigilant in case the situation changes. Find out more information on the Emergency WA website: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

21.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to all the wonderful women who volunteer and support our brigade.

21.01.2022 What's it like to be part of a volunteer fire brigade? The champs at York Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services can give you a bit of an idea. They, like thousands of other volunteers are indispensable to our way of life in Western Australia.

19.01.2022 Time to get cracking on those firebreaks. Firebreaks are due by November 1st, and need to be maintained until March 31st. Firebreak and Fuel noticed can be found here... https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pages/Burning_Periods.aspx DFES Guide to Constructing and Maintaining Firebreaks https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au//DFE40125_Constructing_Firebrea

19.01.2022 Bushfire information brought to you in the comfort of your own home. Click on the event to see all the details.

19.01.2022 Thank you we really appreciate it.

18.01.2022 "I wanted to be out helping fight fires, instead of sitting at home wishing there was something I could do." Tracey is one of our newer recruits. She has been a firefighter for just over one year. Tracey attends fires and has had a busy summer. She is also a Mum and Remedial Massage Therapist and lives in Mundaring.... Meet the Crew! Ordinary people in our Community doing extraordinary things for our Community Would you like to make a difference to Sawyers? 12 Ashstead Street, Sawyers Valley 0417 970 895 #firefighter #bushfiresaustralia #bushfire #dfes #dfeswa #volunteer #hillslife #community #emergency #emergencyservices #shireofmundaring

18.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 9th January 2021 is VERY HIGH ALL fires PROHIBITED. - Total Fire Ban: the cur...rent one in place is now extended until 11:59pm 9th January 2021. NO fires or activities likely to cause a fire are allowed. ALL fires call 000 for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au The lake will be OPEN, for information on lake closures go to Lake Leschenaultia Do you have a bushfire plan? Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season. Want to receive this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here: https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

18.01.2022 Get ready now for severe weather in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, South West Update time: 05:58 PM, 13 January 2021 If you live in parts of Lower West an...d South West districts you need to get ready now for the severe weather coming early tomorrow morning. Locations which may be affected include Dwellingup, Ellenbrook, Harvey, Kalamunda, Midland and Mundaring. Although gusty easterly winds are typical for this time of year, they are expected to be stronger than usual. WEATHER DETAILS: Bureau of Meteorology advised a developing high pressure system to the south of the State will result in a surge of strong easterly winds across the Darling Escarpment and foothills. Damaging winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of up to 90 km/h are possible about the hills and foothills in the Lower West and northern parts of the South West districts. This could cause damage to homes from midnight Wednesday and during the early hours of Thursday morning. The risk of damaging winds is most likely to ease after around 8:00am AWST on Thursday morning. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Some roads may be closed Take extra care on the roads and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting your Local Government Authority. WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING: DFES is monitoring the situation. 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.

18.01.2022 Thank you to all the firefighters!

18.01.2022 Yanchep fire 2019 - Making quick work of a few stags at night. Video courtesy of Shaun

17.01.2022 Now is the time to start preparing your property for the fire season. Here are the latest links by DFES to help you plan and conduct a burn. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/plannedburning/... If you need assistance with - advice - assessment - preparing your property We may be able to help you. Please contact us via our secretary by emailing us at [email protected]

17.01.2022 Ground Controller Refresher at Darlington today, was a rare treat for firefighters and local residents. Hold on to your hats! Lost my hat at least 5 times from the air wash even at a safe distance. Thank you to Todd and John for presenting and demonstrating today, it was an awesome opportunity and experience.

16.01.2022 A few photos from recent winter burns. It was great to catch a small window to burn a few properties and make the area safer this season.

16.01.2022 Volunteer Recruitment Day - Saturday 8th February 10 am - 12 Come along if you are hoping to volunteer, our station is tucked away on Ashstead St in Sawyers Valley. Meet the firefigters and supporting crews... Tour the station Check out the trucks and gear Find out more about what we do There will also be a sausage sizzle cooked by our master chefs of the brigade. There are no conjurers or mariachi bands planned for the day, just your regular, local voluteers.

16.01.2022 Rules are rules 1 single pile 1 x 1 m Garden refuse only - leaves, sticks and wood. Only lit between 6 pm and 11 pm, to be extinguished before midnight.... No burning on days of very high fire danger or above. Not rocket science. There were 3 callouts to illegal burns exceeding the rules on Friday in Sawyers Valley, we even needed Mt Helena to assist in our area. We were doing so well.

16.01.2022 Click this link for more details.

15.01.2022 A certain bunny received a special travel eggs-emption from the Premier last week, to deliver some essential services to families across WA this weekend. They had a bit of trouble getting around, so we stepped up to help out

15.01.2022 Our dedicated crews have continued to work tirelessly overnight at the Red Gully incident and more locally at Beechina. Red Gully continues to have an Emergency warning, whilst Beechina is a Watch and Act. Please continue to check www.emergency.wa.gov.au for updates

15.01.2022 This will be starting shortly at 6:30 pm. Links to the webinar are in the post.

13.01.2022 Last week we assisted at Toodyay mopping up. Here is Nick O blacking out the smouldering peat in the creek bed. Thank you for inviting us to help out Toodyay, always a pleasure to help.

13.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 8th January 2021 is SEVERE ALL fires PROHIBITED. - Total Fire Ban: the curren...t one in place is now extended until 11:59pm 8th January 2021. NO fires or activities likely to cause a fire are allowed. - Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban: this is for the 08/01/2021 from 7am to 7pm. NO movements or operation of any internal combustion engines unless on a gazetted road. ALL fires call 000 for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au The lake will be CLOSED, for information on lake closures go to Lake Leschenaultia The fire danger is expected to be Severe on the 9th of January (this is subject to change). Do you have a bushfire plan? Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season. Want to receive this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here: https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

13.01.2022 This past year was Sarah’s first as a volunteer firefighter, one that saw her on the frontline at one of the most devastating bushfires WA has seen in years at ...Wooroloo. Sarah spoke about her experience responding to the many homeowners calling 000 for assistance as the fire was fast approaching their properties. Fighting the constantly changing winds, they worked hard to protect the properties from the flames and heat. Sarah returned for her next shift to find the properties they attended the day before were still standing strong amongst the destruction, untouched. I was elated to see they had survived, pure reward for our work on the day. To know my hours out there had helped these people was fantastic. It was a confronting, difficult day, in my first year as a firefighter, but in some ways extremely rewarding. I was so proud of our brigade’s efforts. The community was amazing, they rallied around us, generating a huge sense of value in our achievements, despite the devastation. #NationalVolunteerWeek David White

13.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS just in from the Sawyers Valley news desk. Santa Claus is coming to town, that is correct it has been confirmed. He has made his list and booked us twice, for Sawyers Valley children have been nice. Santa will be here on: Tuesday 8th December and Wednesday 9th December for the afternoon.... More information to follow as it comes to hand.

13.01.2022 It's National Volunteer's week so take a moment to celebrate and thank our tireless Bushfirebrigade Volunteers, working hard to keep our Community safe! @dfes_wa @shireofmundaring #bfb... #volunteers #bushfire #perthhills #voluntarybushfitebrigade See more

12.01.2022 There are a number of resources available in WA to find out about active emergency events, prescribed burn schedules, air quality and health advice. We have pul...led together a range of resources to save you time in searching. If you have any other resources that you think we could add, let us know. Visit: https://asthmawa.org.au/asthma-alert-pilot/

12.01.2022 A timely reminder that fire season is upon us. Today we teamed up with crews from Mt Helena, Wooroloo and Chidlow as well as DBCA and Air Support to tackle a forest fire near The Lakes. Great work by all, including our own Captain as Ground Controller.

12.01.2022 Meet the Crew! This is the lovely Lorna. She makes up part of our important station crew. The station crew contribute to the ' behind the scenes' running of the brigade. Lorna is well known for her homemade cakes and cheerful nature. Having been a teacher and headmistress in her working life, she is super efficient and organised. ... She joined 5 years ago to see what her husband was up to. Her husband is a long term member and previous captain. Ordinary people in our Community doing extraordinary things for our Community Would you like to make a difference to Sawyers? 12 Ashstead Street, Sawyers Valley 0417 970 895 #firefighter #bushfiresaustralia #bushfire #dfes #dfeswa #volunteer #hillslife #community #emergency #emergencyservices #shireofmundaring

12.01.2022 Meet the Crew! This is Dave. He has been in the brigade for 4 years as a firefighter and is now a Crew Leader as well as serving on our Committee of Management. He always brings fresh ideas and a sense of humour to brighten our day!... Outside the brigade he is a Financial Advisor, loving Partner to Mel and a devoted dad of 2 boys! Ordinary people in our Community doing extraordinary things for our Community Would you like to make a difference to Sawyers? 12 Ashstead Street, Sawyers Valley 0417 970 895 #firefighter #bushfiresaustralia #bushfire #dfes #dfeswa #volunteer #hillslife #community #emergency #emergencyservices #shireofmundaring

11.01.2022 Our station is currently closed to the public, we are still responding to incidents, here is more information about permits from the Shire of Mundaring: RESTRICTED burning during COVID-19 What does it look like?... With Restricted burning commencing from the 1st April 2020 please read the below information in regards to burning of garden refuse. With current circumstances we can all understand that Emergency Services or anyone for that matter should exercise SOCIAL DISTANCING and not come into contact with others unless absolutely necessary. It is therefore necessary to put in place special SOCIAL DISTANCING measures in relation to the Restricted Burning period and the issuing (or otherwise) of Permits. To limit the exposure/interaction the following conditions have been set out. 1.NO PERMITS will be issued until further notice (we encourage you to plan your burns for the open burning period when permits are not required) 2.Residents may burn if needed after 6pm so long as the following conditions are followed. 1sqm piles of garden refuse may be burnt without a permit between 6pm and 11pm ALL piles must be FULLY extinguished before midnight. (fully extinguished means no heat, smoke or steam and no white ash present where the fire was situated) and re-checked the next day There MUST be one adult person/s in attendance at all times, with running water able to reach 2 metres past any pile. Ensure smoke is managed and you notify your neighbours. Keeping in mind COVID-19 is a respiratory virus/disease, we dont want to aggravate those who may be sick, asthmatic or vulnerable having to expose themselves and others by going to the hospital/doctors for care. NO burning if the Fire Danger Rating is VERY HIGH or ABOVE 3.Fire Control Officers will be ACTIVELY patrolling the shire to ensure burning is not occurring during the day. Thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter given the circumstances. We all need each other during this time so lets look out and after each other during this difficult time. For further information on burning call the Fire and Burning Information line on 9290 6644 or go to our website. You can also sign up on our website to the SMS and be notified of changes to permits. All other fire related enquiries call 9290 6696 or email [email protected] Website link https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pages/Burning_Periods.aspx Additionally phone DFES on 9395 9209 to register your 1 x 1 m pile, so it will appear on Emergency WA.

10.01.2022 Sawyers Valley's light tanker.

10.01.2022 Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, along with the entire Bush Fire Services across the country, mourns the loss of another fire fighter. Samuel McPaul was killed fighting a bushfire outside of Green Valley in New South Wales. Another hero of our country, who again leaves behind a young family. Our hearts go out to his wife and unborn child. We urge you to consider donating generously to the NSW RFS fund supporting the families of Samuel, Geoffrey, and Andrew; https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//support-for-firefighter-famili

09.01.2022 Winter Burning workshops - highly recommended, please attend if you can it is FREE!

09.01.2022 For the Shire of Mundaring there is currently only burning after 6 pm of a single 1 x 1 m pile, as no permits are being issued at this time. Although it is not a requirement at this time, you can register your burn with DFES on 9395 9209. Current restrictions here https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pages/Burning_Periods.aspx... More information on burning here https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Fire%20and%20Burning%20In Want to receive a text about Burning periods; Fire Danger Ratings on days of Very High or above; Total Fire Bans; Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans; Cancellation of burning permits; Other fire information all year round? Use the below link to find out more Bush Fire Safety Information SMS Tool https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

09.01.2022 ***IMPORTANT UPDATE - HARVEST VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN IN EFFECT 9:00am - 6:00pm*** The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 7...th January 2021 is SEVERE ALL fires PROHIBITED. - the current Total Fire Ban is extended until 11:59pm 7th January 2021 unless extended. NO fires or activities likely to cause a fire are allowed. ALL fires call 000 for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au The lake will be CLOSED, for information on lake closures go to Lake Leschenaultia The fire danger is expected to be Severe on the 8th-9th of January (this is subject to change) Do you have a bushfire plan? Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season. Want to receive this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here: https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

09.01.2022 Thank you for making this video Roleystone Volunteer Fire Brigade Inc. If you have grass trees on your property viewing this video will be very helpful.

09.01.2022 On now featuring the Sawyers Valley fire of 2018

07.01.2022 To the parents of Sawyers Valley Primary School, we hope to see many of you this evening. If you missed the invitation in the school newsletter the details are as follows: When: Monday, 9/11/20 at 6 pm Where: School Library... The school is hosting a special parent meeting to present the school's bushfire plan as well as hearing special bushfire messages from the Chief Fire Control Officer from the Shire of Mundaring, Shire Inspection Officer and members of Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. Please come along.

07.01.2022 That's all folks. The Restricted Burning period ends tonight. Starting December 1st, all smoke and fires need to be reported to 000 as the Prohibited Burning period commences. For more information visit the Shire of Mundaring website:... https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pages/Burning_Periods.aspx To view locations and warnings for fires visit Emergency WA: www.emergency.wa.gov.au To make a new bushfire survial plan visit: https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ Be safe and prepared this summer. Don't forget to visit our page and check out our Santa Lolly Run post for Santa's locations next week.

07.01.2022 Lest we forget.

06.01.2022 Local kids doing us proud.

06.01.2022 Sawyers Valley bushfire 3 years ago.

06.01.2022 This app will allow you to save a bushfire plan to your phone so it is accessible during an outage. Over 12 000 plans have been created using this app in WA.

06.01.2022 One of the first fires of the season in Sawyers Valley on Sawyers Rd just after midnight. The cause was a possum vs powerlines. Luckily a resident extinguished the fire before it could spread. Make sure you are prepared for bushfire this season.

06.01.2022 How some of the fires are detected early in our area.

05.01.2022 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

05.01.2022 Always check the forecast before deciding to burn.

05.01.2022 Click on the link for more details.

05.01.2022 The Sawyers Valley fire nearly 2 years ago picked up on the rain radar.

05.01.2022 On Sunday we attended a bushfire off Flynn Rd in Gorrie, along with local crews and Parks and Wildlife. The fire was likely caused by an illegal campfire, and probably will not be the last of it's kind this season. Photos courtesy of Elton.

05.01.2022 We were sent some of these pictures after assisting in Katanning, what a lovely gesture of appreciation.

04.01.2022 Haven't written a bushfire plan yet? No worries, here is a new link to get you started, and if you use the app you get to have a copy on your phone. Too easy. https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/

04.01.2022 Can you spot the photo of Sawyers Valley's top barking dog Milo?

03.01.2022 We will be lighting up shortly in Sexton St. Please be aware of smoke and crews working in the area.

03.01.2022 Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, South West Update time: 05:39 AM, 15 January 2021 If you live in Lower West dis...trict you should take action and stay safe with severe weather to come. Locations which may be affected include Armadale, Dwellingup, Ellenbrook, Harvey, Kalamunda, Midland and Mundaring Although gusty easterly winds are typical for this time of year, they are expected to be stronger than usual. WEATHER DETAILS: The Bureau of Meteorology advised a developing high pressure ridge south of the state will result in a surge of strong easterly winds across the Darling Scarp and the foothills from late Thursday evening and into Friday morning. Damaging winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts up to 90 km/h are possible about the hills and foothills in the Lower West and northern parts of the South West districts starting from late Thursday evening. Gusts could cause damage to homes and property in the warning area. Winds are expected to ease after about 9 am Friday morning. 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 500The Bureau of Meteorology advised a developing high

03.01.2022 Free Burning Workshop this Sunday.

02.01.2022 Thank you Sienna from Katanning for sending us this lovely drawing we really appreciate it. We were glad to help. Katanning Volunteer Fire & Rescue I Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

02.01.2022 The fire danger for Tuesday. No burning.

01.01.2022 Get on down to The Parkerville Tavern and support your local brigade! We are thrilled to hear of this support.

01.01.2022 Happy Father's Day! Special thanks to all the dads volunteering at Sawyers Valley VBFB.