West Gidgegannup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

19/05/2026

15/05/2026

The City of Swan bushfire brigades (including West and East Gidge) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn at 195 North East Road over the course of the next few days (Friday 15th May - Sunday 17th May). Burning will be done in sections, so expect the amount of smoke to go up and down during this time period.

There will be a significant number of fire appliances from City of Swan brigades, and others outside of Swan, so don't be alarmed if you see strange fire trucks around.

As always - if there is smoke on any of the local roads, or fire personnel working near roads please take extra care so that everyone can get home safely.

10/05/2026

Very important info from our friends at East Gidge. If you have had a burn in the last few days - please ensure it is fully extinguished *with water* before predicted warmer days and strong winds. All permits are automatically suspended on days with a High or above fire danger.

08/05/2026

The City of Swan bushfire brigades (including West and East Gidge) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn at 195 North East Road over the course of the next few days (Friday 8th May - Sunday 10th May). Burning will be done in sections, so expect the amount of smoke to go up and down during this time period.

There will be a significant number of fire appliances from City of Swan brigades, and others outside of Swan, so don't be alarmed if you see strange fire trucks around.

As always - if there is smoke on any of the local roads, or fire personnel working near roads please take extra care so that everyone can get home safely.

06/05/2026

West Gidge will be conducting a hazard reduction burn at 5 Eagleglen rise today(6th May 2026). Burn will commence around 5pm and be completed by around 10pm.

Plesse take care in the area should there be smoke or fire-fighters near the road.

28/03/2026

Thanks to this lovely (for us - much less lovely up north) rain, Restricted burning (permit) season will start as expected on Wednesday, 1st April 2026. Online permits will be available from the 1st April on the City of Swan web site (link below). They will also be available from the West Gidge fire station every Saturday 8:30am to 10:00am from Saturday the 4th April.

As always, there are strict conditions that must be adhered to for all burning during this Restricted burning season. It is your responsibility to check that these conditions are adhered to - check wind forecasts, fire danger ratings and that you extinguishing abilities are adequate and working.

For complete details of conditions and to apply for a permit, see the following web page from the City of Swan. While you're there - if you haven't already, sign up to the City's fire information subscription service to get SMS notifications of issues affecting our area.

https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/services-and-community/emergency-management/burning-restrictions-and-permits-to-burn

04/03/2026

Tomorrow (Thursday 5th March) has been declared a Total Fire Ban for the City of Swan (24hrs). Please see the information below for permitted and not permitted activities during a Total Fire Ban.

When you want to mow the lawn but there's a Total Fire Ban (TFB) 🔥

🚩 RED FLAG 🚩

🚩 Firing up a Weber, BBQ, smoker or pizza oven that burns solid or liquid fuel in an area that is not fully enclosed.
🚩 Mowing with equipment powered by an internal combustion engine.
🚩 Off-road driving – using 4WDs, quad bikes, motorcycles and other similar petrol or diesel vehicles over areas containing vegetation.
🚩 Hot works outdoors – including angle grinding, welding, soldering and metal work
🚩 Campfires, bonfires and any open-air fires.

Restrictions apply to the general public, while businesses and industries can proceed under the regulatory framework.

✅ GREEN FLAG ✅

✅ Using gas (enclosed flame) or electric BBQs (no flame) with a five metre clearing around the BBQ at home or signed public BBQ area.
✅ Power tools – as long as the power tool does not create a spark.
✅ Electric and battery-operated lawn mowers can be used as long as they don't create a spark (avoid using on dry grass).
✅ Harvesting is allowed, but only if the local government has not implemented a harvest Vehicle Movement Ban.
✅ Generators in an area clear of vegetation.

Remember the red flags! Failing to follow the rules of a Total Fire Ban could land you a fine of up to $25,000, 12 months in jail, or both.

For a full list of activities you can and cannot do during a Total Fire Ban and the applicable conditions, visit dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans

24/02/2026

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA has declared a total fire ban for the entire day of Wednesday, February 25, 2026 for the whole of the City of Swan.

The City has declared a harvest and vehicle movement ban from 9am to 4pm.

For more information, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

21/02/2026

Thanks to our mates at Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade.

This applies to the City of Swan as well. If we can access water easily, we have a much better chance at saving your property. Most bush fire appliances do not carry ladders, so often manholes are not accessible to us (they also take a lot more hose, which means we must get much closer to the tank). A simple fitting at the bottom will make it much easier for us.

19/02/2026

West Gidge recruiting now!
If you are thinking of joining our team, we are now accepting applications!

What do you need?
• Be 18 years or older
• Hold a current driver’s licence
• Live in the West Gidge Area (West of Reserve Road or Stoneville Road)
• Enthusiasm to help the community, and a willingness to sometimes drop everything (occasionally at 3am) to provide that help!

What will you get?
• All equipment and training free of charge.
• A great group of people to work with
• The satisfaction of a tough job well done.

If you’re interested in more information, email [email protected] with your details!

Looking forward to hearing from you!