Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc.

02/05/2026

13/03/2026

A great example of teamwork on the Beechina fire this week, with strong coordination between crews on the ground and aerial support above.
Helitack crews played a vital role, delivering targeted water drops that helped slow the spread of the fire and support firefighters working the containment lines below. The combination of air support and the hard work of local and assisting brigades on the ground made a real difference in bringing the fire under control.
Incidents like this highlight how important that partnership is — aircraft and helitack crews working hand-in-hand with volunteer firefighters to protect our community and bushland. 🚁🚒

13/03/2026

A big few days for crews across the hills after the fire in Beechina that started on Wednesday afternoon, burning around 70 hectares before being successfully downgraded.
It’s a timely reminder not to be fooled by mild conditions — the bush is still very dry, and with a bit of wind fires can start and spread quickly.
A huge thank you to , all the Shire of Mundaring brigades, the brigades from outside the Shire who came to assist, along with DBCA. And a special thanks to the Salvos for keeping our firefighters fuelled with food while they worked hard on the fireground.
We’re grateful for the incredible teamwork shown across agencies and brigades.

09/02/2026

👩‍🚒👨‍🚒🔥Day 2 at the Victor Rd, Boya fire and our brigade was back on the ground assisting with mop-up operations. The visible retardant lines around the area show the scale of the earlier suppression efforts from Air Support, very helpful in difficult terrain.
A huge thank you to our reliable members who put their hands up on the weekend to help out — your commitment and teamwork make a real difference to the community. 🚒

06/02/2026

A busy week for , with our crew proud to assist at the Bullsbrook fire. Huge thanks to everyone involved across all agencies for the teamwork and professionalism on the ground.
Special mention to Shane, Denise and John — three of our most dedicated members — putting in the hard work and still managing to do it with a smile. 👏🔥

01/02/2026

Today we pause to remember the Wooroloo bushfire and the profound impact it had on our community five years ago.

The fire destroyed homes and disrupted lives, leaving a lasting mark on so many families. We hold in our thoughts everyone who experienced loss, and those for whom recovery has been a long and deeply personal journey.

The bushfire began on 1 February 2021 and tore through the Shire of Mundaring and the City of Swan, affecting Wooroloo, Tilden Park, Gidgegannup and surrounding areas.

More than 10,500 hectares of bushland were burned, resulting in significant loss of habitat and environmental destruction across the Perth Hills.

We acknowledge the incredible efforts of everyone who worked tirelessly to bring the flames under control—volunteers, emergency services, neighbours, and community members who stood together so others could begin again.

This anniversary invites us to reflect on what was lost, to honour the strength shown in the face of devastation, and to continue supporting one another along the long road of recovery.

It also reinforces our commitment to advocating for stronger planning requirements in bushfire‑prone areas, ensuring safer evacuation and better protections for residents and our natural environment.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted, today and always.

Thank you
Wooroloo Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Chidlow Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Mt Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Parkerville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc. Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Darling Range Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Glen Forrest Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Mundaring Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service Mundaring SES Quilts For Recovery Community Bank Mundaring

📷David Massie

01/02/2026

Today several of our members took part in ongoing training focused on building leadership skills on the fireground. These practical sessions help strengthen decision-making, teamwork and confidence under pressure — all essential for safe and effective incident response.
A big thank you to Darling Range Brigade for their support and involvement in making the day a valuable learning opportunity for everyone involved. 🚒

24/01/2026

🚒 Incident Update:
Crews responded to a fire off Gorrie Rd on Thursday night. Thanks to the quick actions of responding brigades, the fire was rapidly brought under control containing it to 0.1 hectares.
Attended by Sawyers Valley, Chidlow, Mt Helena, Wooroloo and DBCA.
The incident was handed over to DBCA for ongoing management.
Thank you to all crews for the great teamwork.