Derby Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service

18/03/2026

Hey Derby, we are on the lookout for a vehicle to use for a training session next weekend (28th March). It must be a sedan with windows intact. It will be cut up don't expect it to come back either 😂.

Please comment or message the page and we'll organise removal

Thanks

02/02/2026

Not only are we available for questions any Tuesday night, but we're also holding an open night on the 17th Feb.

Keep an eye out on the socials for updates 🚒

Derby Collocation

18/12/2025

Thanks Derby, another lolly run in the books.

To the SES, Shire, Police, Ambos and our own crew for turning out to make it a great run, thank you for giving up your time to entertain the kids.

A special thanks to Mount Gibson Iron, Kimberley Home and Electrical and Woolworths for donating the lollies!

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all 🎉

10/12/2025

Derby.... 1 more week to go! 4.30 next Thursday leaving from the pools

And as wet season is upon us, make sure you're ready for the possibility of showers during the event 😉🎅🚒

09/12/2025

🔥🚒 YOU CALLED 000 — WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? 🚒🔥

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you dial 000 for a fire, crash or emergency? Here’s how your Derby Volunteer Fire & Rescue Brigade springs into action 👇

🕒 ALERT RECEIVED (within seconds)

If our brigade is tasked, our volunteers receive an SMS text and a notification via the BART app 📱 showing incident details and location.

🕒 AVAILABILITY CHECK (first 1–2 minutes)

Volunteers decide if they can respond — some may be at work, with family or otherwise committed.
No roster — we respond when we can 💪🧑‍🚒

🕒 RESPONSES CONFIRMED (first 2 minutes)

Members mark their status in BART — Responding / Delayed / Unavailable — so the Crew Leader knows who’s on the way 🚗💨

🕒 HEADING TO STATION (2–5 minutes)

We grab our gear and drive to the station — safely and within road rules.
Safety is priority 🚦

🕒 AT THE STATION (5–10 minutes)

Crew Leader allocates roles such as Truck or Light Tanker Crews, BA etc.

We kit up in full PPE and prepare the Appliance’s 👨‍🚒🧤🔥

🕒 TRUCK ROLLS OUT (when crew ready)

Once we have a responding crew, we board the appliance and radio through that we’re on route 🚒📻

🔥 A Little Insight 🔥

Only a few volunteers may be available for each callout — everyone still has work, kids, life and commitments.
Yet from first alert to truck departing, it’s often under 10 minutes ⏱️
Pretty incredible for everyday people in your community 🙌

Thank you for supporting your local Volunteers ❤️

Your patience, your waves, your kind words — it all means a lot.

Inspiration Falcon Volunteer Fire and Rescue

08/10/2025

With all the fires across the Kimberley, or just keeping track of anything happening close to home with the notification settings, this app provides all the info you need 👌 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BaoTXcSPD/

03/09/2025

🔥 NOW RECRUITING: LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS 🔥
Derby Volunteer Fire and Rescue Needs YOU!
Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? 💪
Do you have the heart to help, the courage to act, and the desire to be part of something bigger?
We're looking for dedicated individuals right here in Derby to join our team of Volunteer Firefighters. No experience? No problem. We provide the training – you bring the commitment.
🚒 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Free training & certifications specialising in fields such as bush fire skills/road crash rescue/hazmat and structural firefighting.
✅ Lifesaving skills/First Aid training
✅ Strong camaraderie & teamwork
✅ A way to give back and serve your neighbors
✅ The pride of wearing the uniform and answering the call.
📆 Flexible schedules – we’ll work with you! You respond when you're free! You don't have to answer every call as we all take the load.

Interested? Let’s talk! Message us here on Facebook or contact:
📧 [email protected]
👨‍🚒 Come down to visit on a training night (Tuesday 6pm)

➡️ Tag someone who would make a great firefighter!
Your community needs more local heroes. Could it be you?

28/08/2025

Birdwood Downs & Savannah properties, crews are on scene actively working to reduce the threat. Please monitor Emergency WA for updates (or download the app to receive notifications 👌) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16wdRmqbPo/

🔥 Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - MEDA 🔥

Date of issue: 07:38 PM, 28 Aug 2025.

Please note changes throughout alert. The Watch and Act area has been downgraded to Bushfire Advice - Stay Informed due to a reduced threat to the community as a result of back-burning efforts. There is a lot of smoke in the area, and the community need to remain vigilant.

⚠️ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Gibb River Road between Birdwood Down and Millard Soak Pumping Shed in parts of MEDA in the SHIRE OF DERBY/WEST KIMBERLEY.

⚠️ There is no threat to lives or homes.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your bushfire plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke, you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

If driving:
- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

---AND---

🔥 Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - MOWANJUM 🔥

⚠️ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in MOWANJUM in the SHIRE OF DERBY/WEST KIMBERLEY.

⚠️ There is no threat to lives or homes.

---AND---

🔥 Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - parts of DERBY and MEDA 🔥

⚠️ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in Birdwood Downs and surrounds, including Savannah Way in the Birdwood Rise Estate, Bungarun Road and Gibb River Road in parts of DERBY and western parts of MEDA in the SHIRE OF DERBY/WEST KIMBERLEY.

⚠ The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as back-burning efforts have reduced the risk to the community.

⚠️ There is no threat to lives or homes.

⚠️ There is a lot of smoke in the area.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR 🔥

- The bushfire is moving in a northerly direction
- It is not contained or controlled.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

Some roads may be closed.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

🚨 WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING 🚨

Back-burning activities have been conducted, and firefighters and pastoralists will continue to monitor the area throughout the night.

ℹ 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.

23/08/2025

Hey Derby, tomorrow morning, Sunday the 24th we're going to conduct more prescribed burns. We will get to Villiers St. We'll also look at some vacant land around the outskirts of town. We should be starting mid morning. Happy weekend all 👌

17/08/2025

Did you know you can get automatic alerts for fires and smoke along with most other events that DFES manages. Just download the Emergency WA app and set your push notifications to your place 👌

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/177ZP4LSDg/