Bakers Hill Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

09/09/2026

💛 WE CHECK OUR TRUCKS. WE CHECK OUR GEAR. BUT DO WE CHECK OUR MATES?

Today is R U OK? Day — a reminder that looking after each other is just as important as looking after our community.

Behind the helmets, trucks and uniforms, we’re people too. And sometimes the person who is always there for everyone else is the one who needs someone to check in on them.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Just asking “Are you OK?” and genuinely listening can make a difference.

🔥 In the fire service, we never send someone in alone. Life shouldn’t be any different.

Find more tips for supportive conversations on R U OK? Day or any day: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

💛 Bakers Hill Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

08/09/2026

🏐🔥 FROM THE FIREGROUND TO THE NETBALL COURT! 🔥🏐

We’re pretty excited to share that one of our own Bakers Hill Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade members, Annie, has taken the initiative to get the ball rolling on putting together a Goldfields–Midland Region netball team for the 2027 World Police & Fire Games, being held right here in Perth! 🌏🏆

Annie is currently putting out an Expression of Interest to see who might be keen to pull on the bib and represent our region.

🚒 WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?

🏐 Players must be 18+

🏐 Have a minimum of two years’ volunteer service

🏐 Interest is being sought for both 18+ Women’s and 18+ Mixed teams

🏐 You don’t need to be currently playing netball — if you’ve played before, haven’t stepped onto a court in years, or simply fancy giving it a crack, Annie would love to hear from you!

At this stage, this is purely about gauging interest and seeing whether there are enough keen volunteers across the region to make a team happen — there’s no commitment required yet.

The World Police & Fire Games are a huge international event, and having them held in Perth in 2027 makes this a pretty special opportunity to get involved, meet fellow emergency service volunteers and maybe show everyone that bushfire volunteers can do more than drag hoses around! 😜🔥🏐

We’re very proud to see our own Annie taking the initiative to bring volunteers together and get this idea off the ground.

👉 Interested? Know someone who might be?

Get in touch with Annie directly using the contact number on the poster — and please share this post around your brigade, unit or emergency service networks so we can reach as many eligible players across the Goldfields–Midland Region as possible.

Let’s see if we can get a team on that court in 2027! 💪🏐

https://wpfg2027.com/

06/09/2026

🔥 DADS, GRANDADS & FIREFIGHTING FATHERS 🔥

Happy Father’s Day from everyone at Bakers Hill Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade!

Today we’re celebrating all the dads, grandads, stepdads, father figures and, of course, the fathers within our own brigade who volunteer their time to help protect our community.

To the dads who answer the call, pull on the PPE and head out the door — often leaving their own families behind to help someone else’s — we thank you. ❤️

And to all the fathers and grandfathers in our community, we hope your day involves good company, plenty of laughs, and absolutely no BART going off halfway through lunch! 😂🔥

Happy Father’s Day! 💙

22/08/2026

🔥 HAZMAT & VEHICLE FIRE TRAINING 🚒

A busy morning of training for our crew today, focusing on HAZMAT Awareness and Vehicle Fires.

We kicked things off at the station with some theory, covering the hazards we may encounter, how to identify and assess risks, and the importance of keeping ourselves and the community safe when responding to these types of incidents.

Then it was time to put the theory into practice! The crew headed down to our old fire station and the Bakers Hill Recreation Centre for some hands-on training and practical scenarios.

A great morning of learning, refreshing skills and getting some valuable practical experience in. Thanks to everyone who came along and got involved — nothing beats getting out there and putting the training into action. 🚒🔥

Photos courtesy of Suzanne Brown.

19/08/2026

In the comments of the original post is more information about the coming summer.

Bushfire season is already well underway in WA's north! 😲🔥

More than 300 bushfires have burned across the Kimberley and Pilbara since 1 June. And as we head towards spring, the bushfire risk is beginning to shift across the State.

The latest AFAC spring outlook shows an elevated bushfire risk across parts of the Pilbara, Mid West and Great Southern.

While southern WA is expected to remain average, that could change quickly – especially after the South West's second-driest July on record. The rain forecast for October will be critical to counter drier soils and avoid an early start to southern bushfire season.

Dangerous bushfires can happen anywhere, even in areas with an average risk. So don't wait for the weather to turn, use spring to get your home and family ready by clearing trees and long grass from around your home, clean out your gutters and check your firebreaks.

Create an emergency plan on the Emergency WA app or website so you know when you'll leave, where you will go and what you'll take.

12/08/2026

Our friends at Byford Volunteer Fire Brigade have shared some really useful information for being prepared during an emergency if you or someone you care for has special needs. 🧑🏻‍🦽🧑🏻‍🦯🧓🏻

Take a minute to have a read. 📚

We also have someone on our team who is an Person Centred Emergency Preparedness Facilitator. Feel free to reach out if you need assistance. 📱

08/08/2026

🚒 A Trip Down Memory Lane – 2020 🚒

Remember when… learning how to deploy a flaked hose felt like a serious workout? 😂

Throwing it back to 2020, with some of our members getting hands-on practice deploying, using and, perhaps most importantly, packing up a flaked hose after vehicle checks and our brigade meeting.

Six years on, we’re pretty sure the hose hasn’t gotten any lighter! 😉

It’s great looking back at photos like these and seeing how much our members have learnt, grown and developed their skills over the years.

Want to be part of the next chapter? 🔥

We’re always on the lookout for new members. You might even get to experience the joy of packing hose yourself! 😂🚒

If you would like more information please complete this expression of interest form: https://northamshire1.formstack.com/forms/applicant_enquiry_form

07/08/2026

Come on Down

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲!

The Northam Bilya Festival 2026 is in full swing so head on down to Fitzgerald Street and find yourself a spot to watch the action for the 2026 Bendigo Bank Street Parade.

It also happens to be getting close to dinner time, so why not check out some of our legendary local food joints while you're around? There's something for all tastes, so let our locals look after you this evening while you enjoy the creativity of our local schools, businesses, community groups, and emergency services organisations.

The theme for this year's parade is Hollywood and we can't wait to see what everyone has created!

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿:
While the vehicles will be moving slowly, there is still the potential for incidents to occur if spectators are in the parade area. Please stay on the footpaths and ensure that children are supervised by a responsible adult at all times.