Esperance Emergency Support Unit

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Esperance Emergency Support Unit For information about current emergencies visit Emergencies WA www.emergency.wa.gov.au, and follow the DFES WA page https://www.facebook.com/dfeswa.

In an emergency call Triple Zero (000). The Esperance Emergency Support Unit supports Emergency Services in the Shire of Esperance. Residents living in Esperance are invited to follow our page for information on preparing for fire season or dangerous weather events, as well as finding out about what we do. Esperance Emergency Support Unit (EESU) meet monthly during the colder months, and fortnightly from October to May. The community are welcome to join us on Tuesday nights (fortnightly or monthly); 6pm to 7pm at the Quarry Road Bushfire Brigade Shed. The EESU run the Incident Control Vehicle (ICV), which serves as a forward command post during incidents. Once the commanding agency request our assistance during a local incident, we organise two to three volunteers to attend with the ICV. We also establish a roster of volunteers to be deployed if the incident goes for any length of time. The volunteers work around what time they can commit. On arrival we set up the van and establish communications with the command agency. On board the van we have mapping capabilities and can print off maps and information for the teams. We monitor all radio channels for land, air and marine needs as the command agency require. We may also assist with other logistics, even if the ICV is not required. For example, our volunteers worked as radio operators at the Esperance Colocation Facility on Brazier Street, assisting the SES during an incident. We follow the AIIMS (Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System) that all Australian emergency service agencies follow during an incident. We always welcome new members!

A west coast trough and series of cold fronts will bring wet weather to Esperance this week.
07/10/2026

A west coast trough and series of cold fronts will bring wet weather to Esperance this week.

Could bushfire impact your workday in the Esperance region?Whether you're travelling between sites, visiting clients, wo...
07/10/2026

Could bushfire impact your workday in the Esperance region?

Whether you're travelling between sites, visiting clients, working remotely or spending time in bushfire risk areas, understanding bushfire risk and knowing what to do when there’s a fire could help save your life.
Bushfire Safety for Workers is a free online training module developed by fire agencies across Australia to help you prepare, make safer decisions, and know what to do in an emergency.
• Free online training
• Takes 45-60 minutes
• Developed by fire agencies across Australia
• Seasonal refresher available

https://publications.dfes.wa.gov.au/publications/course-information-online-bushfire-safety-for-workers

https://eacademy.dfes.wa.gov.au/ilp/pages/external-dashboard.jsf?menuId=1104&locale=en-GB&client= #/?dashboardId=6




07/10/2026

Fire after fire… they kept answering the call 🔥
The end of 2025 and early 2026 pushed Ravensthorpe's bushfire volunteers to their limits. More than 10 bushfires, weeks on the fireground and volunteers repeatedly leaving their families and jobs behind to do whatever they could to protect their communities.
The West River bushfire burned for days. Then, amid an already exhausting season, they lost one of their own.
Still, there were communities relying on them.
When the Dunn Rock and Telegraph Track bushfires went on to burn more than 20,000 hectares, these volunteers did what they had done all season… they showed up. Shoulder to shoulder, they fought fires, supported their communities and looked out for each other.
Because they aren't just firefighters, they're neighbours and mates who carried each other through an incredibly difficult bushfire season.
For their resilience, leadership and commitment, the Shire of Ravensthorpe Bushfire Brigades have been recognised with the Firefighting Team Achievement Award at the 2026 WAFES Awards 💙👏

🔥 Burning Time Update 🔥From Friday, 25 September 2026, Restricted Burning Time will commence for ALL ZONES across the Sh...
30/09/2026

🔥 Burning Time Update 🔥
From Friday, 25 September 2026, Restricted Burning Time will commence for ALL ZONES across the Shire of Esperance.
✅ Burning is permitted during this period; however, a Permit to Burn is required before undertaking any burning activities.

🔥 Burning Time Update 🔥
From Friday, 25 September 2026, Restricted Burning Time will commence for ALL ZONES across the Shire of Esperance.
✅ Burning is permitted during this period; however, a Permit to Burn is required before undertaking any burning activities.
⚠️ Burning periods can change without notice depending on seasonal conditions. If you are unsure whether you can burn, please contact the Shire before lighting any fire.
For more information on burning restrictions and permits, visit: 🌐 https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/burning-restrictions-fire-bans.aspx

30/09/2026

Burning Permits - you can now apply online, current restrictions info and Officer numbers can be found here: esperance.wa.gov.au/burning-restrictions-fire-bans

Rural Landowners - The Fire Hazard Reduction Notice for 2026/27 outlines new regulated activities, including requirement...
30/09/2026

Rural Landowners - The Fire Hazard Reduction Notice for 2026/27 outlines new regulated activities, including requirements for firefighting units and minimum water capacities for harvesting machines, headers, stubble mulchers, hay balers, and track raking/chaining during prohibited and restricted burning periods.

🚜 Rural landowners - check your firebreaks 🚜 Uncleared rural land generally requires a 6-metre-wide by 5-metre-high trafficable firebreak inside external property boundaries, except where specific exemptions apply.

🚒 For partially cleared land, firebreaks are required where uncleared land meets the property boundary.

🚒 Firebreaks must allow unrestricted access for emergency vehicles.

The Fire Hazard Reduction Notice for 2026/27 outlines new regulated activities, including requirements for firefighting units and minimum water capacities for harvesting machines, headers, stubble mulchers, hay balers, and track raking/chaining during prohibited and restricted burning periods.

Take the time now to check your property and complete any required work before the deadline.

📅 Required works must be in place by 9 October 2026.

🌐 esperance.wa.gov.au/bushfire-information
📞 Give Ranger Services a call if you have any questions: 9083 1533

24/09/2026

The King's birthday long weekend is almost here. Double demerits from tomorrow until Monday. Stay safe on the road this long weekend.

Mason point currently closed.
24/09/2026

Mason point currently closed.

📢 Mason Point is currently closed; the Shire will provide an update when the beach reopens.

Storm risk for South east coastal and Eucla regions, Thursday to Saturday.
24/09/2026

Storm risk for South east coastal and Eucla regions, Thursday to Saturday.

17/09/2026

Restricted Burning Time will now commence on Friday, 25 September 2026 for ALL ZONES. This is due to current seasonal conditions and to provide additional time for the Shire to implement an online permit-to-burn system.

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Quarry Road
Esperance, WA
6450

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