North Coastal Bush Fire Brigade

The City of Wanneroo encompasses an area of 786 square kilometres. The North Coastal Bush Fire Brigade supports the Volunteer Bushfire Brigades of Wanneroo Central, Quinns Rocks and Two Rocks, who provide a fire prevention and suppression service for the municipality with the exception of areas under the care and control of the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) and the gazetted fire districts controlled by the WA Fire and Rescue Service. The bush fire fighting area consists of coastal dunes and gently undulating sand country with numerous outcrops of limestone and caprock. The vegetation of the district includes large areas of pine plantations, swamps, heavy bush areas, rural properties and buildings. Our North Coastal Brigade can provide assistance to the WA Fire and Rescue Service, DPaW, Wanneroo Shire Fire Brigades, SES (for land searches), and also deployed to other Regional Shires when required. The services provided can be radio communications, ICT support and documentation including mapping. North Coastal Brigade duties include a Collar Tank, which is used to provide water for Helitacs to help fight fires at incidents. We have also been issued with a 12,000 Litre Water Tanker (12.2) to assist with providing water to the fire fighting vehicles or to the collar tank if required. We also attend community events/fund-raisers like Bunnings BBQ’s, Cadet’s, and community/school visits.