This volunteer Bushfire Brigade has been operational in our area since 1981. Whilst originally catering for large rural properties it is now experiencing a significant growth in population from smaller 5-acre developments.

- Notice of AGM..


As the population and density of properties increases, the resultant fire risk also becomes greater. The need therefore to maintain an active brigade to respond over our large area necessitates increased support from the community.

- For permits N of Toodyay Rd: contact John Mangini
- For permits S of Toodyay Rd: contact John Eva

Captain	John Mangini	9574 6289 / 0427 770 003
FCO	John Eva	9574 6089
FCO	Peter Taylor	9574 6673 / 0412 576 155
Secretary/FCO	Michelle Zimmel	9578 3044 / 0418 923 626
Treasurer	Peter Jensen	9574 7257 / 0402 910 707
Lieutenant 1	Harry Field	957 46295 / 0409 746 295
Lieutenant 2	Steve Payne	9572 9445 / 0419 906 447
Lieutenant 3	Michelle Zimmel	9578 3044 / 0418 923 626
Lieutenant 4	Alan Jennings	9578 3178 / 0423 550 661

Any resident and / or landowner in the Gidgegannup area west of Reserve and Stoneville Roads is invited to participate. If interested, contact any of the committee members below.

All new members will be given formal FESA basic training consisting of 8 modules over one weekend. Overalls, boots and a protective helmet with face shield are issued to members free of charge. Additional formal FESA training is available for volunteers who desire to increase their knowledge of fire and incident management.

The brigade also meets for a training night at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month at the Gidgegannup Fire Shed. Traditionally June and July are our rest period and no meeting is held. These meetings are normally used to hone skills in equipment use (as below) with radio, GPS and 4WD training included.

Currently the brigade has the following equipment:
- 3.4 Rural, 2800 lts, 4WD, doesn’t carry structural equipment
   Location: Toodyay Road
- 3 x light tankers (Landcruisers) with 550 lt tanks
   Locations: Cameron, Reen and Berry Roads

All active members who are trained, and available, are put on the roster, which generally is from the first week in October to the end of March the following year. We have four teams that are rostered every four weeks. If any members are not available for the roster they advise their fire boss to ensure capability can be organised.

We understand this is a volunteer brigade but expect during the fire season that rostered teams pick up vehicles and pagers for their weekend. Each team should ensure their vehicles are ready for action and complete a radio check at 08:30 Saturday during the fire season. Fuel or other needs can be obtained from the Gidgegannup BP or Shell. Each team has a trained fire boss who is available to coordinate efforts and support the team.

Annual General Meeting
Held in late July each year at the Gidgegannup Fire Shed with all the West Gidgegannup community invited for a social evening after a formal meeting is held.

Christmas Party
Held at various locations during December each year (generally a member’s property) with again all the community invited.

Both events have meat (generally a spit and sausages), buns, drinks (soft and alcohol) and nibblies supplied at the brigades cost. Attending families to bring a salad or sweet to share.