Mundaring Firefighters School

21/09/2022

What a fantastic day, thank you to all our members who assisted with the opening.

29/03/2021

|| 📍 RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD STARTS ON 1 APRIL 📍 ||

Shire of Mundaring will move to a Restricted Burning Period on Thursday 1 April. However, due to unfavourable conditions, permits to burn will not be available until further notice.

Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Throssell, said warm days, lower soil moisture content and drier fuels increased the likelihood for burns to lose control and escape.

“Typically, during a Restricted Burning period, property owners are allowed to burn during the day if they have a permit from their local brigade or the Shire, or burn small piles after 6pm,” he said.

“However, as the Soil Dryness Index – a key indicator to bushfire behaviour – is of concern, and likely to remain high for several weeks, we will not be issuing permits until further notice.”

Land owners may still burn after 6pm, with strict conditions in place. Find out what they are here: https://bit.ly/39lLqxa

07/01/2021

01/01/2021

Strong winds forecast along the Hills for tonight.

Please see below Severe Weather Warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of Lower West and South West districts.

Issued at 1:01 pm Friday, 1 January 2021.

Damaging winds are expected to develop about the hills of the Lower West and northern South West districts on Friday night.

Weather Situation:

A strong high pressure system developing to the southwest of the state is expected to cause DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible about the hills in the Lower West and northern South West districts. This could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY during Friday night and Saturday morning.

The risk of damaging winds is most likely from around 9:00pm AWST on Friday night until 8:00am AWST on Saturday morning.

Although gusty easterly winds are typical for this time of year, they are expected to be stronger than usual.

Locations which may be affected include Gingin, Harvey, Kalamunda, Midland, Mundaring and Pinjarra.

For further information go to: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDW21037.shtml

01/12/2020

**Important Message**
Today, Tuesday December 1st, is the start of the PROHIBITED Burning Period in the Shire of Mundaring.
- From today ALL burning is prohibited, including small piles of garden refuse.
- If you see smoke or flames call 000 immediately.
- Note down details of anything suspicious before or after a fire and report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- Start your summer off right by preparing or updating your bushfire plan. Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/, or download the 'My Bushfire Plan' app, and start preparing your family and your property for the coming bushfire season.

Shire of Mundaring, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc)

Bushfires are unpredictable and happen every year. The single biggest killer is indecision. What will you do if there is a bushfire?

23/11/2020

Today (Tue 24/11) sees the first Very High Fire Danger Rating for this fire season. ALL burning is prohibited in the Shire of Mundaing today and tonight, INCLUDING small piles of garden refuse after 6pm. All permits to burn are suspended until tomorrow.

‼️The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 24th November 2020 is VERY HIGH.‼️

⛔️ Burning is NOT permitted, this includes permit holders and those wanting to burn a small pile after 6pm.

⚠️ ALL fires call ☎️ 000, for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au

Want to know this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here:
https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/ResidentServices/FireEmergency/Pages/FireNotification.aspx

01/10/2020

Like many outer metropolitan Local Governments, October 1st is the start of the Restricted Burning Period in the Shire of Mundaring. As of today in the Shire of Mundaring permits to burn are required for;
- lighting ALL fires during the day (prior to 6pm)
- any "running fire" through grass or bush (at any time)
- multiple piles, or any piles of garden refuse larger than 1 sq/m (after 6pm)
* NO burning of any kind is permitted on day when the Fire Danger Rating is VERY HIGH or higher.
Permits within the Shire of Mundaring can be obtained via the Shire website, or from your local volunteer Fire Station (check with your local brigade for times). Permits will be required until the commencement of the Prohibited Burning Period on December 1st (unless otherwise notified).
Within the Shire of Mundaring small piles of garden refuse (1 sq/m) may be burnt after 6pm without a permit, but under strict guidelines, including;
- a clearance area of 5 metres around each pile
- a means of extinguishment is available at the fire
- at least 1 person in attendance at all times
- only 1 pile alight at any time
- fire is fully extinguished by midnight
Please register any burn (with or without a permit) with DFES Communications by calling 9395 9209.

Shire of Mundaring, Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc), Western Australia Bush Fire Service

15/09/2020

Despite what our name suggests, we don't just train firefighters; and we teach more than fire fighting. Last weekend we were joined by some SES volunteers at our WAERN course. These basic/advanced courses introduce volunteers to the equipment we use as part of the Western Australian Emergency Radio Network (WAERN), radio operation, radio procedure, and radio communications.

📷: Brenden Scott

Shire of Mundaring, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc), Western Australian SES Volunteers Association, Western Australia Bush Fire Service

01/09/2020

Last week the MFS held its socially distant AGM. We were joined by several special guests, including DFES Deputy Commissioner - Operations, Craig Waters; DFES Superintendent - Bushfire Centre of Excellence, Craig Garrett, who performed the role of Returning Officer; and Shire of Mundaring - Manager Community Safety, Adrian Dyson. As a result of the elections conducted at the AGM, we would like to introduce the MFS Committee for 2020/2021;
Neil Hawkins - Chairperson and Local Government Fire Training Coordinator
Sue Smith - Deputy Chairperson and Course Administrator
Rod Teale - Secretary
Heather Curley - Treasurer
Ken Parkin - Committee Member
Noel English - Committee Member
We would also like to thank, and offer our appreciation to outgoing Chairperson Nigel Morgan for his leadership and guidance over the past 7 years.

Shire of Mundaring, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc), Western Australia Bush Fire Service, Echo Newspaper

26/07/2020

This weekend we delivered the new Bushfire Safety Awareness courses for the first time. Developed by the Bushfire Centre of Excellence, these new suites of training products present the biggest changes to training for volunteer fire fighters in WA in nearly 20 years. The MFS continues to provide first class training for WA's volunteer fire fighters, delivered entirely by experienced volunteer firefighters, trainers and assessors. Over the coming months we will continue to deliver the new Bush Firefighting Skills, Advanced Bush Firefighting, Crew Leader and Structural programmes.


Shire of Mundaring, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc), Western Australia Bush Fire Service, Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Chidlow Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Echo Newspaper

22/05/2020

Due to the predicted unsettled weather this coming weekend, DFES has advised of Total Fire Bans for both Saturday and Sunday.
The Shire of Mundaring is also suspending permits to burn for both Saturday 23/5 and Sunday 24/5. This means NO lighting of ANY fires over the weekend.
If you have lit any fire, or maintained a burn over the past few days it must be checked and FULLY extinguished by midnight tonight.
From midnight tonight, until 11.59pm Sunday night, if you see any flames or smoke please report immediately to 000.