Shire of Murray

Emergency Services

Volunteers are an integral part of delivering emergency service activities within the district on behalf of the Shire of Murray. The Shire has five Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades (VBFB) and one State Emergency Service (SES) Unit operating within the district.

Volunteer Bushfire Brigades

West Australians who live in the urban rural interface, and in rural and pastoral areas rely heavily on Volunteer Bushfire Bridges for protection against the threat and devastation of fire. There are approximately 31,000 volunteers who help to protect Western Australia from bushfires through fire prevention, risk management, fire suppression and fire safety education. [Click here for the FESA website].

In the Shire of Murray, there are five VBFBs with approximately 180 active members, including:

• Coolup VBFB
• Dwellingup VBFB
• North Dandalup VBFB
• South Yunderup/Ravenswood VBFB
• West Murray VBFB

State Emergency Service

When a natural disaster strikes – a storm, cyclone, earthquake, or flood – State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers can be found helping to secure communities and getting them back on their feet. SES provides a wide range of services to help communities cope with the effects of natural disasters. From emergency repairs on buildings to restoration of essential services and the ferrying of cargo and passengers across flood waters. [Click here for the FESA website].