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25.01.2022 Our new Chief / CESM Swan Kelsi Wells came out today to say Hi to the West Swan team. Ellenbrook FRS were able to take a moment out of their morning to also say hello. Plus joining in on the obligatory breakfast ... City of Swan EASE WA Western Australia Bushfire Information Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc)

25.01.2022 Happy Easter all - this Watch seems to be having a bit of fun. Hope it brings you a smile. Nuneaton Fire Station

25.01.2022 ***RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD*** The Restricted Burning Period in City of Swan commences Thursday 1st October 2020, and runs until 30th November 2020 during this time most forms of burning require a permit. Refer to https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//Download-Your-202021-Fire-Seas for more details. From 1st October 2020, you will be able to apply for a permit online by accessing https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//E/Fire/Burn-Permit-Information - note the online option will NOT be avai...lable before 1st October. This will allow rapid approval for burning heaps up to five square meters as long as appropriate other criteria are met. For larger heaps or running fire you will also be able to apply on line, but this will be referred to the appropriate Bush Fire Officer for assessment and approval which may take several days. You can as an alternative still apply face to face at your local brigade station only during the times listed, refer to the links above. Note that Rapid Approval does not mean you can start burning straight away, unless you have already given the required notifications to all adjoining landholders (usually four days), but nothing wrong with giving advance notice ahead of obtaining the permit.

25.01.2022 To all the mums out there, Happy Mothers Day.

24.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day, to all the dads out there!! We hope you get spoilt https://www.facebook.com/dfeswa/videos/321230525960121/?vh=e&extid=aoPQX9jNtPlf47yz

23.01.2022 TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2020 The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has declared a TOTAL FIRE BAN for a number of Local Government Districts including Swa...n for Tuesday 4 February 2020. In addition, the City of Swan has declared a HARVEST, VEHICLE MOVEMENT, HOT WORKS AND COMBUSTION ENGINES BAN from 0600 until 1800hrs inclusive, for the whole of the City. Further Information is available at: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#totalfirebans or Vehicle Movement and Harvest Ban: https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//Emergency/Fire/Fire-Safety-Ban

23.01.2022 This prayer is traditionally read at our Firefighter Memorial Service, which is usually held on a Sunday nearest to International Firefighters Day. These word...s are a fitting tribute to those who have embodied what it truly means to be a firefighter, to risk their lives for the safety of others. Today, we honour those individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

23.01.2022 Lieutenant Nick Stather has been a long time stalwart of West Swan. He recently announced that both he and Cheryl will be returning home to the UK as of next week. We were happy that we were able to present Nick with his 10 year service medal plus provide him with a small going away present before he moves on. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Nick for his years of service, his contribution to the Brigade, the support plus mentoring and the challenging radio m...essages due to his broad accent. We wish both him and Cheryl all the very best. #TYFYS

21.01.2022 While some were tucked in bed early this morning a handful of the City of Swan Fire Services team were out putting wet stuff on the hot stuff. We heard Subaru’s were pretty hot cars but not this kind of hot . Bullsbrook Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service... East Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade See more

21.01.2022 ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** We will be conducting controlled burning at the Perth International Telecommunication Centre this weekend (11th, 12th and 13th September 2020). Smoke and/or fire will likely be visible from Gnangara Road, Alexander Drive and Hepburn Avenue. Please share or tag your friends or family that live in this vicinity. Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA... City of Swan City of Wanneroo Ellenbrook Connect Ellenbrook & Surrounds Ballajura Community Ballajura Community and Crime Watch Neighbourhood Watch Landsdale & Surrounds Marangaroo, Alexander Heights, Darch, Landsdale residents association See more

20.01.2022 Total Fire Bans declared by DFES for Tuesday 5 January 2021 Please refer to DFES website for further details

19.01.2022 We would like to give a big shout out to Great Northern Distillery for their generous support and donation to the West Swan VBFB. While we were all locked down, Kimberly Rum Co and Great Northern Distillery were able to fund raise and what a great result for West Swan. Once again its great to see local businesses supporting local community!... Thank you *this is not a promotion of alcohol consumption, we are acknowledging community spirit and support. Please make sure consumption of any alcohol is performed responsibly.

18.01.2022 Those summer night feels. West Swan 3.4 featured on Department of Fire and Emergency Services WAs Instagram. Photo credit - DFES Incident Photographer Aaron Cuthbert. (screen shot from Instagram)... City of Swan #volunteering #firefighter #TEAMWORK

18.01.2022 Total Fire Ban Wednesday 5 February 2020 See below for more details.

17.01.2022 No time for silly jokes or puns this year, just a friendly reminder to not be a fool, and change your smoke alarm batteries.

17.01.2022 Only three more days of Movember and the movers have been moving and the mo's have been growing, albeit some more successfully than others (we'll post more photos on the 30th). Still plenty of time to donate to an amazing and important cause and don't forget all donations are tax deductible. Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc)

17.01.2022 ***TOTAL FIRE BAN*** *** HARVEST & VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN*** *** Saturday 11 April 2020*** https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au//P/TotalFireBanWhatCantIDo.aspx... https://www.swan.wa.gov.au//Emer/Fire/Burning-Restrictions

16.01.2022 Are you planning on burning this weekend? Then see this important message from City of Swan: Gusty northerly winds are expected during Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May ahead of a significant trough and cold front. These winds will bring relatively warm, dry and gusty conditions to the majority of the South West Land Division that are unseasonable for this time of year. As such, community members should consider delaying their burn where possible and ensure current burns are fully extinguished on completion. We also remind permit holders to check the conditions of their permit, especially the specified maximum wind speed, prior to lighting up to ensure compliance.

16.01.2022 An amazing gesture by the team at the West Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. A big thank you from Coral and family

16.01.2022 18/02/2020 approx. 1355hrs A message to our community from the Brigade: In line with social distancing instructions and seeking to support the minimisation of the risk of spreading COVID-19 West Swan will not be available to participate in community engagements for the immediate future nor, will the Station be available for open visits,... Keeping both our member and communitys health at the forefront of mind we have identified and taken some steps to assist with enabling the Brigade to respond to incidents. As a result of the above, if West Swan is in attendance, we may request and apply social distancing practices. For example, we prefer a wave to say "hello" versus a handshake and we appreciate your understanding. As part of the City of Swan Fire Services and as volunteers, we value our members, our community and we will continue to do what we can, when we can and to the best of our abilities. If you wish to contact the Brigade for a general enquiry, please feel free to do so via our email. If there is an emergency, call 000. City of Swan Ellenbrook Community Chat & Connect Ellenbrook and Surrounds Community Page Aveley Community Online

15.01.2022 West Swan held its AGM on Friday 31 July 2020. We thank the outgoing office bearers and welcome the new. We also had a number of recipients for 5, 10 and 15 years. Congratulations to all!! ... Looking forward to the new year. City of Swan

13.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for Monday 9 November 2020. Stay up to date - visit DFES or Emergency WA’s website

13.01.2022 A big thank you to Morish Nuts for kindly donating some tasty treats to our brigade. To all of our followers in the Swan Valley, be sure to drop into Morish Nuts for a free sample tasting. Brigade members Elyssa & Reuben (pictured collecting the donation) highly recommend the caramel coated macadamias.

13.01.2022 Those 3am feels........ Another great job done by the City of Swan Fire Services team with a little help from Wanneroo. Our crews worked through the morning dealing with a significant mulch fire. ... Combined with everything from rack hoes, to 25,000 water tankers, 12.2s (x3) and an excavator we were able to get this one done. Wanneroo Central Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade East Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Bullsbrook Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service @East Gidgegannup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Wanneroo Fire Support Brigade

12.01.2022 With the fires across Australia a lot of people have put their hands up to volunteer and West Swans experience was no different. Weve had over 120 expressions of interest to join the Brigade and we are currently working through some of these applications. Giving some of the inquisitive a feel of training and volunteering life. ... #newbies #volunteer #dfeswa Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA City of Swan EASE WA Western Australia Bushfire Information Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc) Fran Logan MLA

12.01.2022 We recently received the sad news of the passing of a former West Swan Captain, Deputy Chief and Life Member of the Brigade, John Shaw on Saturday 18th April 2020. Condolences to the family, friends and loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are also with you.

11.01.2022 Introducing the 2020 West Swan Movember team. Over the last few years our members have participated in Movember for a number of reasons, raising important funds for men’s health issues. This year, the cause is closer to our hearts than ever before with one of our own team, Cameron, currently undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. At just 28 years young, it goes to show that cancer doesn’t discriminate based on age.... This year we have a few growing mo’s and a few (including pets) taking the ‘Move for Movember’ option, walking 60km over the month of November. Follow the link below for the team page and to donate (all donations big or small will be greatly appreciated). If you can't donate, please share this post as so we can reach as far as possible. Big shout out to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA media team for the mustache decal for our Light Tanker. Movember Australia City of Swan Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc) https://au.movember.com/team/2332316

11.01.2022 Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA have declared a Total Fire Ban for the entirety of this weekend (midnight Friday until midnight Sunday). All burning permits issued by City of Swan have been suspended for this time (this includes exempt burning such as 1m x 1m piles of garden refuse). See below link for what you can and cant do during a Total Fire Ban.... https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au//P/TotalFireBanWhatCantIDo.aspx https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#totalfirebans-tomorrow

11.01.2022 Covid-19 restrictions mean a lot of spare time to catch up on odd jobs around home. If youre planning on any pest control, read the instructions first or you might end up like this family. Better yet, leave it to the professionals. ... https://www.news.com.au///0823dba71444dcdaddf37df8fdc2a509

10.01.2022 To those who simply say, we are just doing our jobs. - know this, the sacrifices made and courage shown are not forgotten. #frontlineheroes #firefighters #thinblueline #thinredline #thingreenline To those who lost friends, family and loved ones, our thoughts are also with you.

09.01.2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, colleagues and loved ones of the four Officers from the Victorian Police. Force who lost their lives in the execution of their duties. Very sad news. #thinblueline #tyfys Victoria Police... https://www.facebook.com/1669623313301323/posts/2572072386389740/?vh=e

08.01.2022 Never fear kids of WA, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA have pulled out all stops to make sure the Easter Bunny can safely deliver his eggs.

08.01.2022 ***REMINDER*** Prohibited burning period has been extended until at least 14 April (and possibly further). Check out City of Swan website for further info.

08.01.2022 Thanks to Steve Blott at FLIR Systems Australia for donating a K1 Thermal Imaging Camera to the Brigade. Its a very handy piece of kit to have access to!

08.01.2022 Good turn out from some of our soon to be new team members. Training started off with cleaning and rolling 10 lengths of hoses. Quick tour of Ellenbrook Pump and then putting drafting into live practice. ... Looking forward to this group being able to turn out soon. Theyll be a great addition to West Swan and the City of Swan Fire Services.

07.01.2022 Strike Force Vulcan detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding several current bushfires burning across the metropolitan region. Poli...ce urge anyone with information to come forward with any information to help protect your community from the devastation that deliberately lit bushfires can cause. Bushfire arson is a serious offence and in Western Australia the maximum penalty is 20 years imprisonment. You will never know if police are watching until it’s too late. If you light a fire in bushland, you risk going to jail for 20 years. Deliberate fires place an enormous financial burden on the community and on both local and state governments. Bushfires have the potential to kill and injure people and animals, destroy homes and animal habitats with long lasting ramifications. All Western Australians are urged to prepare their home and property for bushfires. For more information on this and on current fires, visit emergency.wa.gov.au In a life threatening emergency, including where smoke can be seen in bushland areas, call 000. To report suspicious activity call 131 444. Anyone with information regarding bushfires and arsonists is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au Rewards of up to $50,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.

06.01.2022 Some of our members got a chance to do something a little different today. We took advantage of the great weather and played 18 holes (mini of course). The team looks refreshed and ready for the season ahead. ... Thanks The Vines Resort for hosting us!! #volunteers #oneteamonedream

05.01.2022 Total Fire Ban Declared for Saturday 9 Jan 2021 For the latest Total Fire Ban information go to the DFES or Emergency WA website Talk about paint the town red........ Ellenbrook & Surrounds Ellenbrook Community Collective Neighbourhood Watch Landsdale & Surrounds City of Swan

04.01.2022 In light of all that is going on around us, we thought we would share a good news story.... West Swan was lucky enough to receive a donation from Value Air of two air conditioning units for our engine bays. Value Air not only donated the units but they also called on their partners to help with the installation to which they did without hesitation!!... We would like to thank Value Air and their partners for what is a very welcome contribution to cooling down our engine bays!! Their website and contact details are: https://valueair.com.au (08) 61544913 Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc) City of Swan EASE WA Western Australia Bushfire Information Fran Logan MLA Jessica Shaw MLA Rita Saffioti MLA Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

04.01.2022 TFB 24 May 2020 Total Fire Ban has been declared for Sunday 24 May 2020. Refer link below ... Ellenbrook & Surrounds Ellenbrook Community Collective Aveley Community Online Neighbourhood Watch Landsdale & Surrounds Bullsbrook Community Noticeboard

03.01.2022 Thank you Value Air for your support and great to see that your contribution has been recognised at the Voluteer Employer Recognition Awards 2020. City of Swan Value Air

03.01.2022 A little busy this weekend with five requests to turn out (escaped burns and a couple of car fires) plus a small hazard reduction burn for a local - which was a great experience for some of our new members. Keep an eye on those garden refuse burns, the current weather can be pretty tricky. #teamwork #volunteering #firefighters #newbies... City of Swan

02.01.2022 Update time 7.53pm from DFES - refer to Emergency WA’s website for the most current information for all incidents.

01.01.2022 ***PERMITS FOR RUNNING FIRE SUSPENDED FOR SATURDAY 24/10/20 AND SUNDAY 25/10/20*** The City of Swan has suspended all permits for running fire this weekend due to unfavorable weather conditions. Residents may still burn piles provided they adhere to all conditions on their permit (including weather conditions which are likely to be outside required parameters). Please share this with any friends or family that may not be on social media. https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-S/Emergency-management/Fire

01.01.2022 Our crews are out this weekend doing a strategic hazard reduction burn working in collaboration with Metropolitan Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service, East Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Swan SES and Swan Communications Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. Thanks again to all for your help. To the local communities putting up with the smoke - appreciate your patience with the burn. ... Video credit - Lieutenant Jeremy Rainer City of Swan Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc) Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA