Kalgan Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

Kalgan Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Local volunteer bush fire brigade servicing the City of Albany on the south coast of Western Australia. www.kalgan.bfb.asn.au

The Kalgan Fire Brigade formed in 1940. It was then basically a farmer's co-operative with privately owned equipment. By 1963 there were 31 members still using privately owned equipment. In 1968 the brigade was able to purchase 2 pumps and trailers of its own and in 1978, bought 6 single sideband radios (5 watt) and around that time ran the first training course. In 1980 a Nissan Fast attack was p

urchased and in 1981 a 50 watt base station and 2 mobile units. Then a Honda Davey G200 pump unit was added in 1982. 1984 saw the first submission to the Council to allow Optional Perimeter Firebreaks. There were 30 paid up members at this time. An Austin 2 wheel drive and 2 Bedford 4 wheel drive trucks were bought from Calm in 1985. At this time the Council allowed Operational Perimeter Firebreaks on the understanding that the three trucks would be maintained in readiness at all times. The Austin was sold in 1991 and a third Bedford purchased. The Upper Kalgan shed was built in 1993 and a two bay shed built on private land. In 1995 the Kalgan River (Upper Kalgan) and the Lower Kalgan Brigades were amalgamated and the following year the two bay shed was moved to its current site next to the Lower Kalgan Hall.Currently the Brigade has four units: the Land Cruiser Light Tanker, a Hino 2.4 Heavy Tanker, and two Isuzu 2.4 Heavy Tankers. The old Bedfords are also still around the brigade area (privately owned) and one, owned by Chris Andrews, is generously kept at the Upper Kalgan shed for use by the brigade. We have 36 active Fire fighters with a further 28 on the Backup List. We also have a further group of non firefighting members who provide support and carry out non firefighting duties such as manning radios, co-ordinating callouts etc.

27/03/2026

PROHIBITED BURNING TIME - EXTENSION 🔥🚫

Pursuant to Section 17 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 the City of Albany advises, due to dry seasonal conditions, the Prohibited Burning Period will be extended in the Southwest Sector up to and including 9 April 2026.

For further information, please go to https://bit.ly/2YNKo7M

24/03/2026

It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 2026 Pumpkin Festival. Due to an unfavourable weather forecast for the weekend, and following official guidance, the committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event in the interest of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all participants, volunteers, and visitors.

We understand how much anticipation surrounds this annual event, and we share in the disappointment this news brings. However, safety must remain our highest priority, and we appreciate your understanding under these circumstances.

While the main festival will not proceed, the Pumpkin Committee is pleased to confirm that the weighing of the heaviest pumpkin entries will still take place, so stay tuned to hear about the results.

In addition, we will be hosting a presentation evening and pumpkin soup gathering on 16 May at the Lower Kalgan Hall. Further details about this event will be shared on our website shortly.

We sincerely thank you for your continued support, enthusiasm, and commitment to the Pumpkin Festival. We look forward to welcoming you back for future events under more favourable conditions.

This year we have decided to hold a kids raffle as well. 3 amazing prizes up for grabs. Please share around :)Massive th...
22/03/2026

This year we have decided to hold a kids raffle as well. 3 amazing prizes up for grabs.

Please share around :)

Massive thank you to Auto One Albany and Moss Conveyancing for our fabulous prizes.

🎃🚒 1 WEEK TO GO 🚒🎃Come on down to the Lower Kalgan Pumpkin Festival, grab yourself some raffle tickets, and enjoy a bite...
22/03/2026

🎃🚒 1 WEEK TO GO 🚒🎃

Come on down to the Lower Kalgan Pumpkin Festival, grab yourself some raffle tickets, and enjoy a bite to eat from our BBQ.

Every ticket and snag helps support the brigade and the work we do in the community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Albany Retravision
Albany Party Co
Spencer Park Variety Meats
The Dam Denmark
Rockcliffe
Albany Brew House & BBQ Smoker Centre
Auto One Albany

13 days to go!!!Make sure you come down, say hello, grab a bite from the BBQ, and support the raffle! 🚒🎃Albany Farm Fres...
15/03/2026

13 days to go!!!

Make sure you come down, say hello, grab a bite from the BBQ, and support the raffle! 🚒🎃

Albany Farm Fresh Foods
Moss Conveyancing
Wild West Bowling

We have some amazing prizes in the raffle this year thanks to the generosity of these legendary local businesses.Albany ...
14/03/2026

We have some amazing prizes in the raffle this year thanks to the generosity of these legendary local businesses.
Albany Retravision
Albany Party Co
Spencer Park Variety Meats
The Dam Denmark
Rockcliffe
Albany Brew House & BBQ Smoker Centre
Auto One Albany

Come on down to the Lower Kalgan Pumpkin Festival, grab yourself some raffle tickets, and enjoy a bite to eat from our BBQ.

Every ticket and snag helps support the brigade and the work we do in the community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🚒🎃

12/03/2026

The City of Albany has extended the prohibited burning period until March 28.

The city’s chief fire control officer Rob Lynn said part of the reason for the extension was the large number of visitors expected for the Lighting the Sound event.

“We did see over the March long weekend that many people thought ‘it’s a bit cold, it’s a bit misty and rainy must be okay to light a fire’,” he said.

“It’s not okay to light any fires in Albany region at the moment.”

Latest local news: https://www.abc.net.au/greatsouthern

We have some amazing prizes in the raffle this year thanks to the generosity of these legendary local businesses.Albany ...
11/03/2026

We have some amazing prizes in the raffle this year thanks to the generosity of these legendary local businesses.
Albany Retravision
Albany Party Co
Spencer Park Variety Meats
The Dam Denmark
Rockcliffe
Albany Brew House & BBQ Smoker Centre

Come on down to the Lower Kalgan Pumpkin Festival, grab yourself some raffle tickets, and enjoy a bite to eat from our BBQ.

Every ticket and snag helps support the brigade and the work we do in the community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🚒🎃

Massive shout out to the generosity of these local legends who have made it possible for us to be at the Lower Kalgan Pu...
09/03/2026

Massive shout out to the generosity of these local legends who have made it possible for us to be at the Lower Kalgan Pumpkin Festival and to hold our BBQ.
We’re incredibly grateful for the support from our amazing local businesses and community members who help make events like this possible. Your support helps our brigade continue to serve and protect our community.
Make sure you come down, say hello, grab a bite from the BBQ, and support the raffle! 🚒🎃

Wild West Bowling
Moss Conveyancing
Albany Farm Fresh Foods

Another massive shout out to those that have sponsored this event and donated to our amazing raffle so far this year:The...
12/02/2026

Another massive shout out to those that have sponsored this event and donated to our amazing raffle so far this year:

The Dam Denmark
Spencer Park Variety Meats
Albany Party Co
Wild West Bowling
Rockcliffe Winery & Restaurant
Moss Conveyancing
Albany Retravision

We can’t thank you enough for your support.

04/02/2026

🙌SPONSORSHIP POST🙌
We were proud to donate homewares gift baskets to the Kalgan Volunteer Bushfire Brigade.
These volunteers do an incredible job protecting our community, often behind the scenes and in tough conditions, and we’re grateful for everything they do.

A small thank you for a big contribution 👏

03/02/2026

Albany Detectives continue to seek public assistance as they investigate a vehicle fire that occurred in Nanarup, near Albany, on Monday, 2 February 2026.

About 6.30am, police received a report of a blue Ford Ranger utility alight in a carpark at the Gull Rock beach access on Ledge Point Road.

The vehicle was abandoned and unoccupied, and the fire was extinguished by Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Prior to the vehicle being engulfed, reports to police suggest the vehicle was stolen from a residence on Ulster Road in Yakamia.

Anyone who sighted this vehicle travelling between Yakamia and the Gull Rock beach access in Nanarup between midnight and 7am on 2 February 2026 is asked to come forward.

Anyone with any footage or information regarding this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Dash-cam, CCTV, or mobile-phone footage can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/02022607459559

Reports can remain anonymous.

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516 Nanarup Road
Albany, WA
6330

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