Armadale Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service

03/06/2026

We were privileged to support Perth Children’s Hospital’s Burns Awareness Month event alongside Kidsafe WA.

It was a genuine honour to meet so many children, families and dedicated hospital staff, and to play a small role in helping raise awareness of burn prevention and safety around the home.

Seeing the smiles on the faces of the young visitors and having the opportunity to engage with the community is what volunteering is all about

03/06/2026

🚒 Only $710 to go until we hit our $5,000 goal!

In 18 days, the Armadale VFRS team will tackle the 1,103 stairs challenge in full firefighting gear to support West Aussies living with neurological conditions.

Can you help get us over the line? Every donation counts. ❤️
https://www.stepupformswa.org.au/armadale-vfrs

A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated and supported our team, we couldn't do it without you.

A special thank you to Club Lime Forrestdale for supporting our training and helping us prepare for this challenge.

Thank you for your continued support!

21/05/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week, and we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible volunteers who make up the Armadale Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service.

Behind every pager going off is a team of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for our community. Whether it’s 2am in the morning, straight after a long day at work, giving up weekends, or missing time with family, our volunteers continue to answer the call when our community needs us most.

People often see us on scene at house fires, bushfires, road crashes, storms, rescues, and community events — but what many don’t see are the countless hours of training, equipment maintenance, fundraising, and preparation that happen behind the scenes to ensure we’re always ready to respond.

National Volunteer Week is about recognising and celebrating the people who selflessly give their time to support others, and we are incredibly proud of every member of our brigade — past and present. Thank you to our volunteers for your dedication, commitment, sacrifices, and the support you continue to show one another.

We also want to give a special thank you to the families, partners, friends, and loved ones behind our volunteers. Your support, understanding, and sacrifices play a huge part in allowing our members to continue serving the community, and it never goes unnoticed.

To all volunteers everywhere, thank you for what you do. And to our community — if you see a volunteer this week, take a moment to say thank you. It means more than you know. 🚒👏



Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services Association of WA Inc
City of Armadale

11/05/2026

Members from the Armadale VFRS recently had the opportunity to assist DFES with a Hazard Reduction Burn in the Serpentine area alongside local crews and BFS / VFRS brigades from across the metropolitan region.

These activities provide valuable opportunities for firefighters to work together, build inter-agency relationships, and strengthen operational capability in preparation for bushfire season.

Importantly, hazard reduction burns also provide an excellent environment for new and probationary firefighters to gain experience and develop their understanding of fire behaviour, bushfire suppression techniques, and safe firefighting operations within a controlled setting.

17/04/2026

🚒 Armadale Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service – Stepping Up for MSWA 🚒

Members from Armadale Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service are stepping up and taking on the MSWA Step Up challenge.

We’ll be climbing Perth’s tallest building, Central Park Tower, tackling 1,103 stairs to the top… wearing 30kg of full operational firefighting gear, including breathing apparatus cylinder, mask and all.

A massive thank you to Club Lime Forrestdale for getting behind the team and supporting us with free gym memberships while we train and prepare for the climb. Their support is playing a huge part in helping us get ready for this challenge, and we really appreciate them backing our crew and this cause. If you are looking for a new gym with modern state of the art equipment, be sure to head down and check them out.


If you’re able to support, we’d really appreciate it. Every donation counts 💙
👉 Donate here: https://www.stepupformswa.org.au/armadale-vfrs

07/04/2026

Bushfire season may be over, but training continues at Armadale VFRS 🚒💧

Over the past week, members have undertaken pumping operations and road crash rescue training, maintaining capability across both fire and rescue disciplines.
These sessions ensure crews remain prepared to respond effectively to a range of incidents throughout the year.

17/03/2026

Last night, crews from Armadale Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service conducted a combined training drill with Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade at their fire station. 🔥🚒

The session focused on key firefighting skills including pumping operations, hose lays, drafting, and protecting Rural Urban Interface (RUI). Critical techniques that help us safeguard homes and communities on the edge of bushland. 🔥🏡🔥

Training together like this strengthens our teamwork, builds capability, and ensures we’re ready to respond when it matters most. It also gives members the opportunity to share knowledge and experience across brigades in a practical, hands-on environment. 🔥 🤝 🔥

A big thank you to Bedfordale for hosting and to all volunteers who gave up their evening to take part. 🚒🔥

14/03/2026

Last Monday we proudly recognised several outstanding milestones within Armadale Volunteer Fire and Rescue and celebrated the dedication of members who have given decades of service protecting our community.

🔥 Robert Alteri AFSM – Awarded the National Medal – 3rd Clasp, recognising 45 years of service. Bert is a former Captain and long-serving officer whose leadership and commitment have helped shape the brigade over many years. (Pictured left)

🔥 Santo Scidone – Awarded the National Medal – 3rd Clasp in recognition of an incredible 45 years of service to the brigade and community. Santo’s dedication and experience continue to be a valued part of our brigade. (Pictured centre)

🔥 Andrew Clift AFSM – Awarded the National Medal – 2nd Clasp recognising 35 years of service, including over 20 consecutive years as Captain. Andrew’s leadership and dedication have had a lasting impact on the brigade. (Pictured right)

🔥 Alasdair Adams – Awarded the National Medal – 1st Clasp in recognition of 25 years of service with Armadale Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

These milestones represent thousands of hours responding to incidents, training, mentoring new firefighters, and serving the community.

On behalf of Armadale Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Armadale community, thank you for your dedication, leadership and commitment. We are incredibly proud to recognise these remarkable achievements.

👏 Please join us in congratulating these members on their well-deserved recognition.

20/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in joining our brigade. Emails have now been sent. Please check your junk/spam if you haven't received it. Please read the email carefully and follow the instructions. Once again, thank you for your support of our brigade.

02/02/2026

Crews are working hard today. Please follow the instructions on the Emergency WA app

🔥 Bushfire Advice - RETURN WITH CAUTION - DARLING DOWNS and HILBERT 🔥

Date of issue: 09:02 PM, 02 Feb 2026.

Please note this alert has been downgraded to Bushfire Advice - Return with Caution. There are changes throughout.

⚠ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Tonkin Highway to the west, Thomas Road to the south, Masters Road to the east, and Rowley Road to the north in parts of DARLING DOWNS and HILBERT in the CITY OF ARMADALE and the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE.

⚠ There is no threat to lives or homes.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Continue to stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Be aware of other potential dangers such as falling trees and damaged properties and infrastructure.
- Close all doors and windows and stay inside if smoke is causing you concern.
- Be ready if the situation escalates. Read through your plan. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan or in the Emergency WA app.

If driving
- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR 🔥

- The bushfire is stationary.
- It is contained and under control.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

Roads have not been closed.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

🚨 WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING 🚨

Firefighters are patrolling the area and mopping up.

ℹ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.