Ashendon First Intervention Inc. - Emergency Services

14/10/2026

Last Round of the WARC kicks off in Pemberton this Saturday. Some rain is forecast so perhaps pack a umbrella. See u for dinner Saturday night!

Photo by CMR Photographic.

08/10/2026

Some good information from Go Gear Racing Services regarding safety harnesses for Tarmac rallysprints in WA

With the new requirements re: harnesses for Tarmac Events WA's Bunbury rallysprint.
I felt the need to make a post about proper installation & use of harnesses, I have seen way too many times harnesses installed improperly or not in a manner suitable for the occupant.

Some points:
1) Harnesses must NOT be attached to child restraint points.
2) Harnesses must be installed completely independent of the seat & it's mounts & rails.
3) It is absolutely critical that harness angles be correct & adhered to.
4) You cannot use an expired harness, it really speaks volumes for people who sell 2nd hand harnesses & say "they are expired but in good condition, & ok for club or road use"
No they are not, once they are expired, put them in the bin.

5) F.H.R.'s like Simpson Hybrid & HANS devices cannot be used with a 4 point harness.
6) Harness bars:
For road cars. weekend motorsport daily drivers, aftermarket harness bars that bolt in & out of the vehicle to factory points in my opinion are an absolute godsend as they allow for adjustment & instillation of the shoulder straps to the correct height & angles.
We unfortunately do not sell them (yes like everything there are cheap & nasty ones & good ones).

Re: Harness angles
Especially the crotch & shoulder straps.
Shoulder strap angles are to be measured (as in diagram) off the shoulder of the occupant. Seats with harness holes must not interfere with the measurement (i.e shoulders must be between the height of the opening of the holes, not above or below).
Sadly I've seen way too many seats that are improperly fitted for the occupant.
If you have occupants with different heights, please have cushions or a way of adjusting their height position in the seat.

Documents showing these angles can be found both on AASA - Australian Auto-Sport Alliance & Motorsport Australia's websites.
However I do recommend the document published by the FIA which can be found here:
https://api.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_standard_guidelines_-_safety_harnesses.pdf

If anyone is unsure, we are more than happy to spend some time with you and your vehicle explaining what you may or may not need to do to get harnesses mounted properly.

There are way too many myths & miss information about harnesses use & instillation for me to go over in this post.

Please feel free to pop in & see us if you have any further questions.

Regards
Ivan

07/10/2026

Next Event RallyWA.com Warren River Rally in Pemberton. See u there!

The final round of the Steelweld West Australian Rally Championship is here! We head to Pemberton for the Comfort Glaze Warren River Rally. ​
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Event Details:​​​
📆 17 October 2026​​
📍 Pemberton​​
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Spectating is FREE! So grab your mates and experience rallying up close.​​ Spectator Guide coming soon!​​​
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Entries for Competitors and Registration for Media to open soon, both will close 8th October 2026.​
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Officials:​​​​​
For more information head to https://rallywa.com/information-for-officials/
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For more event information, results and spectator information, head to this link:​​​
https://rallywa.com/event/warren-river/
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Steelweld Fabrication Perth | WA Car Club​
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ARC Plant Hire | PERTH Motorsport Tyres | LandSurveys | Comfort Glass​
BMG AUTOS | Malaga Pit Inspections | Network-IT | Maximum Motorsport | AAAC Towing
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04/10/2026

⚠️ Last chance for your Tarmac Events WA Rallysprint Fix for 2026. Halifax industrial area in Bunbury on the 8th November.

🏁 Interested in competing ? https://tarmacevents.com.au/about/tarmac-rally-sprints/

👓 Spectating is FREE !
See you there 👍

GT Fabrication BUNBURY RALLYSPRINT 2026 🏁​
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Get ready for a weekend of rally action! The GT Fabrication Bunbury Rallysprint is on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November 2026, and admission is FREE for all spectators.​
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Here’s everything you need to know 👇​
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📍 WHERE TO GO​
🏆 Show N Shine: Blair Street Car Park: 7th Nov​
🏁 Rallysprint: Halifax Light Industrial Area, McCombe Road, Davenport: 8th Nov​
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🚗 PARKING​
Parking is available safely on the side of the road near spectator points. Please do not park on South West Highway.​
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👀 SPECTATOR AREAS​
Designated spectator zones will be located around the course.​
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Spectator Guide maps are available from the Rally Van on McCombe Road, opposite Gibbons Road. Please follow the directions of event staff and stay behind all safety barriers.​
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🔄 A NEW FORMAT FOR 2026​
This year, all runs will be completed anti-clockwise, instead of swapping directions after lunch.​
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For 2027, the direction will switch to clockwise and the direction will then alternate each year going forward.​
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🌭 FOOD & DRINK​
A variety of food stalls will be available on-site, so you can grab something to eat and keep fuelled throughout the weekend.​
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☀️ WHAT TO BRING​
• Hat, sunscreen & sunglasses​
• Comfortable footwear. Some areas may have uneven terrain​
• Camera or binoculars to capture the action​
• Plenty of water​
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🚨 SAFETY FIRST​
Always follow the instructions of event marshals and event staff. Stay behind safety barriers and never cross the track during competition.​
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In an emergency, notify the nearest event staff member or make your way to the designated first aid station.​
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🚭 IMPORTANT REMINDERS​
❌ No alcohol​
❌ No smoking​
❌ No parking on South West Highway​
🗑️ Please take care of our local community and dispose of rubbish in the designated bins.​
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We can’t wait to see you trackside for the GT Fabrication Bunbury Rally Sprint 2026! 🏁

26/09/2026

Check out this video from YouTuber thekiwicanuck who rode with us for the Tarmac West weekend. We hope u had a great time.

Ashendon First Intervention Emergency Services gave us this opportu...

24/09/2026

Snap some pictures of our crews over the Tarmac west Event ? Send them through to us we would love to see them.

20/09/2026

Congratulations to the winners of Tarmac Events WA Tarmac Rally 2026, undoubtedly this would have to be one of the busiest events for our volunteer crews with 5 vehicle crash responses ( 1 requiring the use of hydraulic rescue tools), 2 fire responses and over 220L of spill absorption material used. AFI wishes those who required medical care a speedy Recovery.


📷 by BR Media

20/09/2026

Good morning Day 4 (last day) of Tarmac Events WA. This morning you can catch free Tarmac rally action in malaga industrial area and all day at City of Perth Langley park for the Celebration of Motorsport '26 and the Perth City Sprint that is starting shortly.

19/09/2026

Today our crews responded to 4 various incidents with one requiring the use of hydraulic rescue tools. All hazardous situations were rendered safe in a timely manner. We wish the crew that required medical care a speedy Recovery.

See u tomorrow for Day 4, SS29-31 at Malaga and 8:30am for the Perth City Sprint followed by SS32-34 Perth Stages

19/09/2026

Good Morning Shire of Toodyay. Day 3 of Tarmac Events WA has just started. Some scattered showers about so if your coming for the free spectating perhaps fetch an Umbrella.