Nickol Bay Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Nickol Bay Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Nickol Bay Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade serving the communities of City of Karratha & the state of WA

🌿🚒 Back to Basics with the Bushies! 🚒🌿This week’s Back to Basics session saw our crew complete a NUCOMS practical on han...
23/08/2026

🌿🚒 Back to Basics with the Bushies! 🚒🌿

This week’s Back to Basics session saw our crew complete a NUCOMS practical on hand tools and equipment.

The team got hands-on with:
🔥 Rakehoes – creating mineral earth breaks and blacking out hot spots.
🪵 Standpipes – setting up a reliable water supply from static water sources.
🛢️ Drip torches – understanding safe operation and their role in planned burning and backburning.
🔧 Bar and key – because sometimes getting access to hydrants is just as important as putting water on the fire.

💪 It might not be the flashiest gear on the truck, but knowing how and when to use these tools can make all the difference on the fireground.

A great night sharpening skills, building confidence, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. Every training night helps ensure our volunteers are ready when the call comes.

Want to learn practical skills and be part of a great team? We’d love to have you join us!

21/08/2026

🔥 Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - BULGARRA, KARRATHA and MULATAGA 🔥

Time of issue: 05.08 AM, 22 Aug 2026.

Please note changes to the warning area and Road closures and conditions.

⚠️ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by De Witt Road, Searipple Road, Mystery Road, Maitland Road, Millstream Road and Robins Road in KARRATHA, BULGARRA and MULATAGA in the CITY OF KARRATHA.

⚠️ There is no threat to lives or homes.

⚠️ There is smoke in the area.

ℹ️ 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.

🧯 Back to Basics with the Bushies 🧯Turns out, the best way to fight fire… is knowing which extinguisher to grab first. 😉...
13/08/2026

🧯 Back to Basics with the Bushies 🧯

Turns out, the best way to fight fire… is knowing which extinguisher to grab first. 😉

This week our bushies swapped the big white trucks for the little red cylinders, brushing up on fire extinguisher basics.

Members got stuck into:
🔥 Matching the right extinguisher to the right fire (because water isn’t always the answer!)
🧯 PASS technique – Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
💨 Plenty of hands-on practice

It’s easy to think, “It’s only a little fire,” but having the right knowledge can make all the difference before it becomes a big one.

They say practice makes perfect… we say practice makes prepared. Another great night with the crew, building skills, sharing a few laughs, and proving that the only thing better than putting out a fire is knowing how to do it safely.

Travelling through the Pilbara this bushfire season? 🚙🔥It’s beautiful country up here, but bushfire risk is real – so l...
06/08/2026

Travelling through the Pilbara this bushfire season? 🚙🔥

It’s beautiful country up here, but bushfire risk is real – so let’s all do our bit to stay safe.


✅ Put out cigarette butts responsibly. Never toss them from a car.
✅ Check if there are any fire restrictions before you set up camp.
✅ Camping? Make sure your campfire is completely out before you leave. Don’t bury it—use water to extinguish it fully.
✅ Pack a bushfire survival kit with a map, portable radio, first aid kit, woollen blankets, spare batteries, and plenty of drinking water.
✅ Always check the daily Fire Danger Rating – it tells you how risky conditions are if a fire starts nearby.
✅ Download the Emergency WA app to stay updated on alerts, warnings, Fire Danger Ratings, and Total Fire Bans.
✅ If you see signs of a bushfire in the distance, like smoke or flames, carefully pull over to the side of the road to assess the situation and call triple zero. If it is safe to do so, turn around and leave the area immediately.

🏡 If you live in the area, get your home bushfire-ready by tidying up the yard and making a bushfire plan.

📲 And don’t forget to download the Emergency WA app to stay updated on alerts, warnings, Fire Danger Ratings, and Total Fire Bans.

https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au

✨ A fresh shine for the Fire Support Vehicle! 🚒A massive shout out to the legends at P.S.P Mobile Detailing for giving o...
28/07/2026

✨ A fresh shine for the Fire Support Vehicle! 🚒

A massive shout out to the legends at P.S.P Mobile Detailing for giving our Fire Support Vehicle a full polish and bringing the paintwork back to life.

Living and operating in the Pilbara isn’t kind to our vehicles, so having local businesses willing to support our brigade means a lot. The wagon is looking an absolute treat and will certainly turn a few heads around town.

From all of us at Nickol Bay Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, thank you for your generosity and for backing your local volunteers. We really appreciate your support.

If you’re looking for quality detailing, give the team at P.S.P Mobile Detailing a call – they certainly know how to make a vehicle shine! 👌


Dampier Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service

🔥Planned Burn Notification – Pemberton Way 🔥The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) will be conducting plan...
20/07/2026

🔥Planned Burn Notification – Pemberton Way 🔥

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) will be conducting planned burns along Pemberton Way tomorrow between approximately 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

🚒 Smoke will be visible throughout the area while crews undertake planned fuel reduction burns to help reduce bushfire risk.

If you’re travelling through the area, please:

• Drive with caution and be aware of reduced visibility due to smoke.
• Follow all directions from emergency services personnel and traffic management.
• Allow extra travel time if required.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews carry out this important work to help protect our communities.

For up to date information visit https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au or download the app.

Dampier Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service
Karratha Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

What an incredible day! 🚒🔥A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came down to WA Day on Saturday and made our Inaugural Bushie...
30/06/2026

What an incredible day! 🚒🔥

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came down to WA Day on Saturday and made our Inaugural Bushies Boot Camp such a fantastic success!

We had hundreds of kids (and plenty of adults too!) step up to the challenge and test their skills as volunteer Bush Fire Brigade members. From tackling running with a hose, to putting the fire out in our special made firehouse, it was amazing to see so much enthusiasm, determination and plenty of smiles throughout the day.

Seeing so many future firefighters having a go was definitely a highlight for our brigade! 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

📸 Did your little (or big!) firefighter take part? We’d love to see it! If you snapped any photos or videos during the day, please share them in the comments or tag Nickol Bay Bush Fire Brigade so we can see all of our future Bushies in action.

🔥 Ever thought about becoming a volunteer?
We’re always looking for new members to join our brigade. Whether you’re interested in active firefighting, supporting the community, or learning valuable new skills, we’d love to welcome you.

🚒 Training is held every Tuesday night from 6:00pm at the Nickol Bay Bush Fire Brigade Station.

Come along, meet the team, and see what being a Bushie is all about. You never know—you might just find your next adventure.

27/06/2026

🌿💦 Bushies Bootcamp is in full swing! 💦🌿

Come and find us at WA Day celebrations at Bulgarra Oval and put your speed, agility and teamwork to the test on our action-packed obstacle course!

🏃‍♀️ Race the clock
🎁 Win awesome prizes for the fastest times
🎟️ Grab a ticket in our raffle for your chance to win even more great prizes!

A huge shout out and thank you to KAW Engineering, C Signs - Pilbara and CORPS Group for helping bring Bushies Bootcamp to life. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 👏 KAW Engineering and C-Signs helped create our fantastic fire house, while Corps generously supplied our gazebo. Thank you for backing our brigade and our community!

Come down, say hello, have a go, and support your local volunteer firefighters. We can’t wait to see you there!

🌧️ Rain? No worries! We’re here and ready to go! 🚒🔥WA Day at Bulgarra Oval is still happening, and the Nickol Bay Volunt...
27/06/2026

🌧️ Rain? No worries! We’re here and ready to go! 🚒🔥

WA Day at Bulgarra Oval is still happening, and the Nickol Bay Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade is set up and ready to welcome you!

Come and have a go at our Bushies Boot Camp – a fun challenge with prizes for all ages! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

We’ll also have our major raffle running, with two incredible prize pools featuring over $4,500 worth of prizes generously donated by our amazing local businesses. Tickets are just $10 each, with winners drawn today!

💻 Can’t make it down because of the weather?
No problem! You can still support your local volunteer bush fire brigade by purchasing raffle tickets online.

Simply send us a message, and we’ll organise your tickets and payment.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Every ticket sold helps us continue serving our community.

We hope to see you at Bulgarra Oval today! ❤️🚒

Address

39 Hillview Street
Karratha, WA
6714

Telephone

+61438044969

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