Roebourne Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service

11/08/2026

🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 12 August 2026 for the local government areas below 🚫

⚠️ City Of Karratha
⚠️ Town Of Port Hedland

ℹ️ 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.

26/07/2026

!!! HAPPENING TODAY 12PM !!!

Just about every mobile phone in Australia...

And some smart watches and tablets too - will vibrate, play a loud siren-like sound and display an AusAlert critical alert for roughly 10 seconds on Monday 27 July 2026 at 12 noon AWST.

In the future, AusAlert may be used for a range of emergencies, including bushfires, serious public safety incidents, animal or plant diseases and pandemics.

This alert is not sent through the Emergency WA app or any other emergency services app. AusAlert is a new federal government initiative that forms part of Australia's nationally operated emergency alert system, designed to deliver warnings during serious emergencies.

15/06/2026

Impressive attendance of team tonight for training in Roebourne keep up the great work team

01/06/2026

Station upgrade underway: new racking now in place

20/04/2026

A big reminder of how dangerous lithium-ion batteries can be, even small devices like a phone or a v**e. Always ensure that you charge e-scooters and e-bikes outside and if there is any damage on or around the battery casing be extra cautious.

DFES firefighters have responded to 64 fires this year linked to lithium-ion batteries, while they are generally safe if purchased from trusted retailers and handled responsibly, DFES advice is to regularly check for signs of physical damage, overheating and make sure to charge devices away from flammable items such as beds or couches.

Head to the DFES website to learn more about lithium-ion battery safety: https://tinyurl.com/2p9n588b

25/03/2026

🚫 TOTAL FIRE BAN - THURS 26TH MARCH 🚫

Please note that there a Total Fire Ban declared for the City of Karratha tomorrow.

For more information please visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

08/02/2026

Ok everyone, we are now officially back to ORANGE Cyclone Watch and Act.

This means you are no longer required to Stay Indoors and you are allowed to move around.

Please understand there are still weather conditions around and there may be hazards not yet identified so move around with caution.
Water on the roads will still present hazards while driving.
Storm water drains are NOT appropriate play areas so please kids, please stay out of storm water drains.

Check EmergencyWA and BOM for further info and check Main Roads for road closure info (it still reads as the road to Karratha is closed) please don’t drive on closed roads as they are closed for good reason and are not safe until assessed and reopened by Main Roads.

Stay safe all and reach out on 132500 if you need us to assist, we are here and on standby for you.

26/01/2026

Another Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow (27th Jan)

🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 27 January 2026 for the local government areas below 🚫

- Shire Of Exmouth
- City Of Karratha

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.

25/01/2026

Please be advised that there is a Total Fire Ban tomorrow (26th Jan) for the City Of Karratha.

🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 26 January 2026 for the local government areas below 🚫

- Shire Of Exmouth
- City Of Karratha

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.

22/12/2025

Training night at Roebourne: equipment familiarisation, we make it rain even when it doesn't in the desert, running probies and team on fire attack drills and hose layouts & a bit of fun with the Monitor.