Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue in Yanchep, Western Australia, Australia | Community organisation

Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Locality: Yanchep, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9561 1788

Address: Bracknell St 6035 Yanchep, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 The Department of Fire and Emergency Services Facebook Page has been impacted by this morning’s Facebook changes restricting news pages. DFES are working closely with Facebook to reinstate the ability to issue vital emergency information to the public. While we work to restore this service, you can still access all Alerts and Warnings, Total Fire Bans and Fire Danger Ratings through the following: ... www.emergency.wa.gov.au 13 DFES (13 3337) DFES Twitter (dfes_wa) ABC Local Radio

24.01.2022 Our first priority is always protecting lives, and misinformation can be deadly. In the past 12 days we’ve had a staggering 2.5 million visits to our alerts and... warnings website, Emergency WA 63% of which were new visitors! We’ve noticed quite a lot of confusion on social media about where to get verified information, so here’s an update on what you can find on Emergency WA. ALERTS AND WARNINGS Since 1 January, we’ve issued 483 alerts and warnings, including 175 Bushfire Emergency Warnings. Our dedicated team is on standby to issue alerts and warnings to you 24/7, which means you get emergency information no matter the time or day. We publish information about fires, cyclones, floods, storms, earthquakes, tsunamis and hazardous material incidents. This information comes directly from the Incident Controller on the ground as well as other agencies involved in the response (Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Power, Main Roads WA, etc), so you can be confident that what you’re seeing on Emergency WA is the latest verified info. INCIDENT AREAS Incident areas are a new addition this season, and can provide you with a better picture of where the fire or other incident has been. These areas are updated when new intelligence becomes available, but it’s important to remember they’re not a real time representation of current incident activity and shouldn’t be used to make your decisions. You need to follow the advice in the warnings. INCIDENT FEED Not every incident escalates to the point of needing a warning but all incidents we attend are displayed on Emergency WA as soon as they are reported through a 000 call. If you’re unsure if an incident has been reported, you can always check the incident feed. The icon on the map marks the approximate location of the incident according to the initial information received. TOTAL FIRE BANS & FIRE DANGER RATINGS Total Fire Bans (TFB’s) are also displayed for the current and following day on Emergency WA. TFB’s can sometimes change on the day, so it’s important to double check the website before you undertake any activities that could breach a TFB. You can find Fire Danger Ratings (FDR’s) for the whole State on Emergency WA. The following day’s ratings are normally published around 4pm. Click on your relevant region to see the FDR and what it means.

21.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE!! All details we be revealed in the next couple of days! This Will be a relaxing, family fun event at the Yanchep fire brigade!

21.01.2022 Smoke Alert for Two Rocks to Wanneroo and surrounding suburbs in the City of Wanneroo Update time: 01:48PM, 18 September 2020 The Parks and Wildlife Serv...ice has issued a Smoke Alert for Two Rocks to Wanneroo and surrounding suburbs in the City of Wanneroo The smoke is result of a prescribed burn being carried out today by Parks and Wildlife Service. The smoke is expected to clear by tomorrow morning. For more information visit: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

20.01.2022 Thank you to the Alkimos Tigers Rugby League club for inviting us down to your presentation day today. A huge congratulations to all the young Tiger cubs who received an award!

20.01.2022 Total fire ban in place again tomorrow, Saturday 9th of January 2021

20.01.2022 Our Santa Run 2020 times and locations

19.01.2022 Tonight crews got to spend a bit of time training with our brothers and sisters at Two Rocks Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, we all had a great night and learnt a thing or two! Thanks guys as always for your wonderful hospitality! https://www.facebook.com/275940535861834/posts/3161101044012421/

19.01.2022 A bushfire ADVICE is current for people in the vicinity of Yanchep National Park and Indian Ocean Drive between Breakwater Drive and Yanchep Beach Road, in City of Wanneroo. Publication time: 06:39 PM, 14/12/20. There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.... The fire started near INDIAN OCEAN DR in YANCHEP. WHAT TO DO: Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible. Read through your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If driving Be extremely careful when driving through the area. Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site. Roads have been closed including: Indian Ocean Drive Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the unknown LGA. For more info visit: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

18.01.2022 There is a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban in place for the City of Wanneroo tomorrow 24th of December. DFES has also declared a total fire ban for the City of Wanneroo. For more info visit: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/

15.01.2022 Don't forget the Santa Run is happening today with the first park at 2:30pm. There is a correction for St. Andrews Park, being 4:50pm NOT 5:50pm. We look forward to seeing you all.

13.01.2022 Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern. Publication time...: 02:32 PM, 29/05/20. This is typical weather for this time of the year - this front is not as strong as the weather system which moved through Perth and western parts of WA last Sunday and Monday, but winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. If you live in Lower West, South West, South Coastal and parts of the Great Southern districts you should take action and stay safe with severe weather to come. WEATHER DETAILS Damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are possible, particularly in coastal parts south of Mandurah. Small hail also possible south of Bunbury to Katanning, behind the front this evening Heavy rainfall with totals of 40 to 50mm possible in the Perth hills and parts of the Southwest District. Tides between Mandurah and Albany are likely to rise above the normal high tide mark with very rough seas and potential flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Damaging surf conditions are possible which could cause beach erosion about the Southwest Capes and along the south coast to Albany. Keep up to date as the situation changes Find the latest warnings: 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

12.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: This alert has been downgraded to an Advice at 7:35PM, 08/01/21 For the latest info please visit: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ ---... A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is current for people in the vicinity of Indian Ocean Drive, Yanchep Pine Plantation and Yeal Nature Reserve in SHIRE OF GINGIN. Publication time: 05:27 PM, 08/01/21. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing. The fire started near the intersection of WAPET ROAD and COCKATOO ROAD in YEAL. WHAT TO DO: - If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. - If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now. - If you plan to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. You need to have access to an independent water supply, and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires. - At all times close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible. - If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. - If you are self-isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19 and plan to leave: - Leave now and find alternative accommodation with family or friends who live away from the area. - If you are unable to return to your quarantine location within one hour, telephone WA Police on 131 444 to advise them you have had to leave due to an emergency. - Regardless of your location, continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing. ---AND--- A bushfire ADVICE is current for people in the vicinity of Muckenburra, Coonabidgee, Bambun and Yeal in SHIRE OF GINGIN. Publication time: 05:27 PM, 08/01/21. There is a lot of smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. The fire started near the intersection of WAPET ROAD and COCKATOO ROAD in YEAL. WHAT TO DO: - If driving be extremely careful when driving through the area. - Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. - Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. - If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears. - If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222. It is fully contained but not controlled. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING Firefighters are on the scene, consolidating containment lines and actively fighting the fire. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Roads have not been closed. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke and crews in the vicinity. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the SHIRE OF GINGIN. DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT: Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts. For more info visit: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

11.01.2022 The last two Tuesday nights our brigade has been brushing up on their drafting/suction skills at Two rocks marina. (Drafting/suction) means in a situation where water from a hydrant is not available, we are able to suck water from another source weather it be from a swimming pool, dam, water tank and the ocean. This gave new members the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the appliances (HSR) & (Lightanker) whilst working in a team environment, also this gave the longer serving members the chance to refine their skills.

10.01.2022 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.

07.01.2022 The DFES Page was impacted by this morning’s changes to Facebook. After working with the team at Facebook, DFES page visibility has been restored and we are abl...e to continue providing the WA community with vital emergency information. #Phew While this is an incredibly valuable platform for us to keep you updated during an emergency, please remember you can always access Alerts and Warnings, Total Fire Bans and Fire Danger Ratings at the following: www.emergency.wa.gov.au 13 DFES (13 3337) DFES Twitter (dfes_wa) ABC Local Radio

06.01.2022 We've been busy getting the station ready for Saturday night - we can't wait. We will be setting up a mini disco for the kids in our engine room decked out with disco lights, smoke machines and Christmas decorations - Make sure your kids are wearing something white so they light up under our black light. We look forward to seeing you all there

05.01.2022 Last night some of our dedicated volunteers responded to an incident alonside Butler CFRS WAPOL and ST JOHN. During this incident a number of cars passed by at more then the required speed limit of 40kmh in close proximity to emergency service personel. Next time you are passing by an incident please take care and ensure your speed is under 40 kmh. If you are unsure of the laws in place please watch this video from the road safety commission.

05.01.2022 Update: 10:55 AM, 29 May 2021 Cancellation of severe weather warning for parts of the Perth Metropolitan, South West The severe weather warning for Lower W...est and South West districts has been cancelled. This weather is not unusual for this time of year, but could damage homes and make travel dangerous. WEATHER DETAILS: At 29/05/2021 10:41:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised severe weather is no longer occurring in WA.The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Roads have not been closed. 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: Emergency services have answered more than twenty five calls for help since 9.30 yesterday morning. Damage has been reported in several regional areas and in the Perth metropolitan area. 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

04.01.2022 A bushfire ADVICE is current for people travelling along Indian Ocean Drive in the vicinity of Wilbinga Grove in Wilbinga in the SHIRE OF GINGIN . Publication time: 02:49 PM, 17/12/20. There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.... The fire started near the intersection of INDIAN OCEAN DR and COPPINO RD in WILBINGA. WHAT TO DO: If driving Be extremely careful when driving through the area. Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving fast . It is uncontained and uncontrolled. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Some roads may be closed. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the SHIRE OF GINGIN. DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT: Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts. For more info visit: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

04.01.2022 Use tomorrow morning to pull down, tie down, remove, hide, bury, weigh down, eat or remove anything that could be blown away in the wind or get flooded away in the heavy rain over the next 3/4 days. #tworocksSES #SES #StateEmergencyService #EmergencyFirstResponders

04.01.2022 Today we mark International Firefighters Day where we pause to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

04.01.2022 Unfortunately, we have had to put our cadets’ program on hold until further notice. Whist we have been working hard to get the program up and running, there are important skills and knowledge our senior members need to acquire to move forward with the program, Covid has prevented us from doing so. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and understand we have lots of excited kids in the community eager to join. We will work as hard and as fast as we can to get our cadets program up and running. Watch this space.

03.01.2022 Special delivery! A welcome arrival landed in Busselton Margaret River Airport this morning - a RAAF C-17A Globemaster with 50 tonnes of fire retardant! Our m...ates at NSW Rural Fire Service have sent us the special shipment with the help of the Royal Australian Air Force. Since the start of the year, our aerial fleet have have dropped more than 2.2 million litres of water and fire retardant, supporting our amazing ground crews on the ground at incidents across the State. While the situation at our major bushfires has eased with more favourable conditions today, flare-ups can escalate rapidly, so it is vital you are prepared and stay informed Make a plan: www.mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au CPL David Said

03.01.2022 A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is current for people in the vicinity of Indian Ocean Drive, Yanchep Pine Plantation and Yeal Nature Reserve in SHIRE OF GINGIN. Publication time: 09:29 PM, 07/01/21. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing....Continue reading

03.01.2022 Total fire ban has been declared again for tomorrow Friday the 8th of January 2021

03.01.2022 Tomorrow’s Fire Danger Rating (24th December) is SEVERE. These are very hot, dry and windy conditions for a bush or grass fire. If a fire starts and takes hold it will be unpredictable and move very fast. Spot fires will start and move quickly. Embers may come from many directions.

01.01.2022 CAR WASH!!! This Saturday at the Yanchep Central Shopping Centre from 10am Swing past and let us wash your car for the cost of a donation to the Yanchep VFRS! https://fb.me/e/2Zg0J527o