Busselton Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

🌊 PLEASE NOTE: Coastal Hazard Advice - PREPARE NOW has been updated for parts of MIDWEST GASCOYNE, PERTH METROPOLITAN, SOUTH WEST, LOWER SOUTH WEST and GREAT SOUTHERN. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app 🌊

17/05/2026

Your Year to Volunteer.

National Volunteer Week.

May 18 to May 24, with the theme "Your Year to Volunteer". It is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, aligning with the United Nations International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.

11/05/2026

Whilst there are no restrictions on burning at this time of year. A high Fire Danger Rating is still a High Fire Danger Rating for a reason.

If you were burning over the week check them again.

If you are planning to burn today. Double check then check again.

This weekend at least 4 burns got away and resulted in a 000 call.

Just a heads up — a High Fire Danger Rating has been declared for the Augusta Margaret River Shire for Monday, 11th May 2026.

That means:

❌ No “she’ll be right” moments

If you've had a burn in recent days, please take the time tonight and tomorrow morning to thoroughly check your burn area. Soak the edges, soak everything and make absolutely certain there are no hot spots or smouldering embers remaining.

Strong, dry northerly winds are forecast and the bush is dry. We’ve already attended multiple incidents in recent days from escaped burns, and conditions tomorrow morning and subsequent days ahead of the cold front will significantly increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly.

It only takes one ember in these conditions.

03/05/2026

International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed annually on May 4th, falling on Monday, May 4, 2026, to recognize the sacrifices, courage, and dedication of firefighters worldwide. Established in 1999, this day honors fallen firefighters and thanks those in service, with events like the one held at Busselton VFRS on Saturday morning

* Significance: Linked to St. Florian's Day, the patron saint of firefighters.
* Commemoration: A 2026 IFFD Memorial Service was held in Busselton, WA, on May 2nd, 2026, to honour fallen firefighters.
* Symbolism: Displaying red and blue ribbons, symbolizing the elements of fire and water.
* Observance: "Sounding off" — fire sirens sound for 30 seconds, followed by a minute's silence, held on the first Saturday of May (May 2, 2026) at 10:00 AM.
Purpose:
* Honoring the Fallen: Remembering those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
* Supporting Current Staff: Acknowledging the ongoing work of career and volunteer firefighters here in Western Australia & globally
* Global Recognition: A day adopted by the international community to highlight the dangers faced by fire service members.
Photo Credit: Inside Out Images, Reef Armer Photography.

02/05/2026

Today we remember those who have risked and lost their lives in service to others.

A service will be held at the Busselton Fire & Rescue Station to recognise firefighters and other emergency services personnel who lost their lives in the call to duty.

International Firefighters Day - 4th May

26/03/2026

It’s getting a bit windy…

Here’s a few tips to prepare:

Tidy up around your property - secure loose items like outdoor furniture, trampolines and clear any dead branches.

Clear your gutters, if safe to do so.

Visit DFES website for more information https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/storm/prepare -property

Keep up to date through Emergency WA - https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ and The Bureau of Meteorology https://www.bom.gov.au/

28/02/2026

Your support means more to our firies than you realise 🥹🔥

Today, on Thank a Firey Day, show some love to the legends who run towards danger to keep our loved ones safe 💙

In the past year alone, our career and volunteer firefighters have responded to over 5,700 bushfires, 3,300 road crash rescues, 1,400 structure fires and countless other emergencies across the State, but the numbers don’t tell the full story.

Behind every call-out are hundreds of hours of training, missed family moments and relentless sacrifices, the early starts and quiet acts that often go unseen, like comforting someone on their worst day, teaching kids about fire safety, helping families who’ve lost everything or checking in on a mate doing it tough.

It takes courage, dedication and heart to do this job. It’s a tough gig and they do it to protect their community – time and time again.

📷 Sean Blocksidge

02/02/2026

Do you own an electric or hybrid vehicle manufactured after 1 January 2019? New WA laws now require you to fit blue triangle EV labels to your number plate. 🔋⚡

These metal labels are small but play a big part in ensuring the safety of our emergency service personnel who respond to incidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles. 🧑‍🚒🚒

Labels can be purchased online or at your local auto shop from around $10. Labels cannot be purchased from DTMI service centres or agents.

We've provided a transition period until 1 January 2027 for EV owners to purchase and attach the labels before enforcement begins.

For more information on the new EV labels, visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/evlabels

01/02/2026

🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 2 February 2026 for the local government areas below. 🚫

- City Of Armadale
- Shire Of Augusta Margaret River
- Shire Of Boyup Brook
- Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
- Shire Of Boddington
- City Of Busselton
- Shire Of Carnamah
- Shire Of Chapman Valley
- Shire Of Chittering
- Shire Of Collie
- Shire Of Coorow
- Shire Of Dandaragan
- Shire Of Dardanup
- Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup
- Shire Of Gingin
- City Of Gosnells
- City Of Greater Geraldton
- Shire Of Harvey
- Shire Of Irwin
- City Of Kalamunda
- Shire Of Manjimup
- Shire Of Mundaring
- Shire Of Murray
- Shire Of Nannup
- Shire Of Northampton
- Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
- City Of Swan
- Shire Of Toodyay
- Shire Of Waroona
- Shire of West Arthur

ℹ For more information on Total Fire Bans and to check the Fire Danger Ratings in your area visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app. Local Government Authority boundaries on Emergency WA are indicative only and do not represent the exact gazetted local government boundary.