Pink Lake Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

19/10/2026

Updates for Permit allowances

🔥 Restricted Burning Update 🔥 Due to the commencement of harvesting operations, fire permits have been restricted in several brigade areas across the Shire of Esperance from midnight, Monday 19 October.

❌ Fire permits will no longer be issued in Beaumont, Grass Patch, Neridup, Scaddan, Cascade, Howick and Salmon Gums brigade areas.
✅ Fire permits are still available in the remaining brigade areas.

If you have an active fire in an affected area, it must be fully extinguished by midnight, Tuesday 20 October.

For full details and permit information, visit the Shire website https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/publicnotices/

14/10/2026

Do you have a water tank on your property? Having a dedicated water tank for bushfire purposes can assist firefighters in protecting your property.
🔧: Fittings required include a 50mm or 100mm camlock fitting, available at most local hardware or agricultural stores.
🚒: It is essential to ensure ample space around the tank, free from obstructions and vegetation, to provide clear access for fire appliances.
💦: A minimum tank capacity of 10,000L is recommended Shire of Esperance, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

07/10/2026

How fireproof is your plan?
Prepare for a bushfire now and protect what matters most.

*ARE YOU BUSHFIRE READY?*

Owners and occupiers are required to clear and maintain their property during the specified fire danger period, from 9 October to 31 March.

Please remember not to contact this page in an Emergency,

Emergency Numbers:

Fire or life threatening emergencies 000

SES Emergency Assistance 132 500

Emergency Information 13 DFES (13 13 37)

Be safe, Be Fire Smart.

https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/bushfire

24/09/2026

🔥 Winter Training at Pink Lake Bush Fire Brigade 🔥
While the weather has been cooler, and our social media rep has been slacking. the crew at Pink Lake Bush Fire Brigade certainly hasn’t slowed down!

Throughout winter, our members have continued training and preparing for the upcoming fire season. We’ve also recently taken the opportunity of a warmer night to give our trucks and equipment a well-deserved spruce up, ensuring everything is ready to go when it matters most. 🧽✨

With the warmer months fast approaching, now is a great time to get involved! There are plenty of ways to contribute, learn new skills and support our local community.

Reach out to Pink Lake Bush Fire Brigade for more information about joining the team.

Next Meeting : 1st October 2026 @ 18:00

04/09/2026

🌾🌾 Firebreaks: A Simple Step That Makes a Big Difference🌾 As bushfire season approaches, now is the time to make sure your property is prepared.
A firebreak is a cleared strip of land that helps slow the spread of fire and provides emergency services with safe access when they need it most.

It's one of the most effective ways we can all help reduce bushfire risk across our community.

If your property is larger than 2,000m², you'll need a firebreak that is at least 4 metres wide and 4 metres high to allow fire trucks to pass through safely.

✅ Every property is different, so check the Fire Hazard Reduction Notice for your property's requirements
✅ Complete your firebreaks before the 9 October
✅ If you can't meet the standard, apply for a variation before 24 September 2026

Every property that is prepared helps make our district safer for families, neighbours, firefighters, and visitors.

Fire Hazard Reduction Notice 🔗 esperance.wa.gov.au/bushfire-information

30/07/2026

*Friday release, DBCA’s prescribed burn is planned for today, *

*Update Wednesday 29th July 2026 : 6:20PM*

“DBCA Plan to conduct the below advertised burn on Friday the 31st of July timing to be confirmed on the day!”

An Awareness note from DBCA, regarding a planned prescribed burn in our patch. Near Canning Drive and Mississippi Bend.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service is responsible for the management of Western Australia’s State Forests, national parks and nature reserves. The department also undertakes fire mitigation works including prescribed burning on unallocated land and unmanaged reserves outside of gazetted townsites on behalf of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.

The department uses planned fire to manage these natural environments in order to maintain the biological diversity of habitats and species richness, and to protect life, community assets, heritage values and natural resources from damage by bushfire.

Parks & Wildlife Esperance intends to conduct a prescribed burn in ESP_057 11 Mile Beach-Twilight Beach UCL (Cell A) within the next month as long as suitable conditions allows (please find attached map).

At different stages smoke may impact various roads within the area, Traffic Management will be in place as required.

Should you require more specific information or have any concerns about this planned burn by the Parks and Wildlife Service, please contact the Esperance District office.

NOTE: FINAL DECISION TO CONDUCT THE PRESCRIBE BURN WILL BE MADE ON SITE DAY OF BURN ANY CHANGES WILL BE COMMUNICATED ASAP.

29/07/2026

*Update Wednesday 29th July 2026 : 6:20PM*

“DBCA Plan to conduct the below advertised burn on Friday the 31st of July timing to be confirmed on the day!”

An Awareness note from DBCA, regarding a planned prescribed burn in our patch. Near Canning Drive and Mississippi Bend.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service is responsible for the management of Western Australia’s State Forests, national parks and nature reserves. The department also undertakes fire mitigation works including prescribed burning on unallocated land and unmanaged reserves outside of gazetted townsites on behalf of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.

The department uses planned fire to manage these natural environments in order to maintain the biological diversity of habitats and species richness, and to protect life, community assets, heritage values and natural resources from damage by bushfire.

Parks & Wildlife Esperance intends to conduct a prescribed burn in ESP_057 11 Mile Beach-Twilight Beach UCL (Cell A) within the next month as long as suitable conditions allows (please find attached map).

At different stages smoke may impact various roads within the area, Traffic Management will be in place as required.

Should you require more specific information or have any concerns about this planned burn by the Parks and Wildlife Service, please contact the Esperance District office.

NOTE: FINAL DECISION TO CONDUCT THE PRESCRIBE BURN WILL BE MADE ON SITE DAY OF BURN ANY CHANGES WILL BE COMMUNICATED ASAP.

14/05/2026

Pink Lake Bush Fire Brigade invites all members and interested new comers to our AGM. Held at the fire shed on Pink Lake Road,

Thursday 11th June 2026 @ 1800,

Enquiries please message the page.

27/04/2026

📻 During a bushfire, storm or incident, reliable information matters.

Priority information from:
Emergency WA via https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au or download the app
ABC local radio via https://www.abc.net.au/listen/live/goldfields
on facebook

Avoid relying on rumours or social media posts for critical decisions.


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