Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue

04/05/2026

Today, on International Firefighters' Day, we pause to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and to pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of firefighters.

These moving words are a fitting tribute to the brave individuals who put themselves in harm's way to protect our communities - we express our deepest gratitude to all firefighters for your service.

25/04/2026

18/02/2026

🚨 Bushfire Response – Brenton Bay / Karakin / Ledge Point Area 🚨

Our crew is currently responding to an out of control bushfire in the Brenton Bay / Karakin /Ledge Point region.

We ask everyone if you are in the area to please stay alert and follow all official warnings and advice. Keep up to date via the Emergency WA app or the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) website.

If you are driving and see emergency vehicles approaching from behind, please pull over safely and stop to allow them to pass. Every second counts in situations like this.

🔥 Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - BRETON BAY, KARAKIN and LEDGE POINT 🔥

Date of issue: 05:04 PM, 18 Feb 2026.

This warning has been downgraded to Bushfire Advice - Monitor Conditions as the fire is now contained and controlled. Please note changes throughout.

⚠ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bound by Bennies Road, Brockway Road, McCormick Road, Greenwood Coast and west of Indian Ocean Drive in parts of BRETON BAY, LEDGE POINT and SEABIRD in the SHIRE OF GINGIN.

⚠ The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is now contained and controlled.

⚠ There is no threat to lives or homes.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan, or in the Emergency WA app.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- 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.

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.

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🔥 Bushfire Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED - BRETON BAY, GABBADAH and SEABIRD 🔥

⚠ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Indian Ocean Drive to Seabird Road in BRETON BAY, GABBADAH and SEABIRD in the SHIRE OF GINGIN.

⚠ There is no threat to lives or homes.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR 🔥

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

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

The following road has been closed:
- Indian Ocean Drive between Bennies Road and Seabird Road.

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.
- Aerial support have been released from the incident.

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.

12/02/2026

🔥 Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - parts of YANCHEP 🔥

Date of issue: 03:08 PM, 12 Feb 2026.

Please note a number of roads have been closed. Yanchep Lagoon Primary School students should be picked up from the entrance on Primary Road.

⚠ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people bounded by Yanchep Beach Road, Marmion Avenue, Brazier Road and Flagtail Outlook in parts of YANCHEP in the CITY OF WANNEROO.

⚠ The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is contained.

⚠ There is no threat to lives or homes.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan, or in the Emergency WA app.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- 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.
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.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR 🔥

- It is burning west of Marmion Avenue.
- The bushfire is burning in a west north westerly direction.
- It is contained but not controlled.
- Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

A number of roads have been closed including:

- Lagoon Drive between Primary Road and Flagtail Outlook
- St Ives Drive
- Newlyn Place

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 actively fighting the fire.
- Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

🚁 DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT 🚁

Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.

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.

05/02/2026

An emergency service vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens, what do you do? 🚨🚒

You'd be surprised (or not) at how some WA drivers respond in this situation... if at all 😑

07/01/2026

We acknowledge that certain community members may have been impacted by an incident today and wish to extend our sympathies to those affected. For individuals who have been directly impacted or know someone who has, Road Trauma Support WA offers various resources.
Their website link is provided below:

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24/12/2025

🚒🎅 Merry Christmas 🎅🚒
We would like to wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas!
Today being a total fire ban, please be extra careful.
If you're driving, please take your time and be patient on the roads we want you to make it safely to your destination, it's OK if you're a few minutes late.
If Santa brought you some cool new toys with a lithium ion battery, please don't leave them charging unattended.
Have a wonderful time with your friends and family!
From the team at Yanchep VFRS!

Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA
City of Wanneroo

24/12/2025

🚫🔥 TOTAL FIRE BAN 25TH DECEMBER 🔥🚫
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December 2025. Which includes the City of Wanneroo.
There will NOT be a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban.
At these times you must not:
- Light, maintain or use a fire in the open air
- Carry out any activity that could start a fire, This includes:
- Open fires for the purpose of cooking, camping or outdoor entertainment are not allowed including fire pits and bonfires.
- Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, gas cutting is not allowed in the open air except for business and industry if regulatory conditions are met
- Off-road activity using a four-wheel drive, quad bike, motorcycle, bobcat or similar vehicle, except for agricultural purposes or by business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.

For more information head to https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA
City of Wanneroo

21/12/2025

🎅🏼 🚒 The Santa Run is in full swing!
Santa is out and about and coming to a park near you!
📍 Please see the photo for park times and locations.

We’d LOVE to see your photos and videos — tag us and share the festive fun! 🎄✨

20/12/2025

📢🎄🚒 ONE MORE NIGHT…we repeat… ONE MORE NIGHT! 🚒🎄📢

The countdown is on until the jolly fat man arrives in town!

Santa is swapping his sleigh for the Yanchep Fire & Rescue trucks and cruising through the community to spread some Christmas cheer and if you have been good enough you get a bag lollies 😉🎅🏼🔥

👉 Share this post and help spread the word so no one misses out on the fun!
Yanchep, Santa is coming! 🎁✨