Esperance Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service

03/07/2026

09/03/2026

When you want to mow the lawn but there's a Total Fire Ban (TFB) 🔥

🚩 RED FLAG 🚩

🚩 Firing up a Weber, BBQ, smoker or pizza oven that burns solid or liquid fuel in an area that is not fully enclosed.
🚩 Mowing with equipment powered by an internal combustion engine.
🚩 Off-road driving – using 4WDs, quad bikes, motorcycles and other similar petrol or diesel vehicles over areas containing vegetation.
🚩 Hot works outdoors – including angle grinding, welding, soldering and metal work
🚩 Campfires, bonfires and any open-air fires.

Restrictions apply to the general public, while businesses and industries can proceed under the regulatory framework.

✅ GREEN FLAG ✅

✅ Using gas (enclosed flame) or electric BBQs (no flame) with a five metre clearing around the BBQ at home or signed public BBQ area.
✅ Power tools – as long as the power tool does not create a spark.
✅ Electric and battery-operated lawn mowers can be used as long as they don't create a spark (avoid using on dry grass).
✅ Harvesting is allowed, but only if the local government has not implemented a harvest Vehicle Movement Ban.
✅ Generators in an area clear of vegetation.

Remember the red flags! Failing to follow the rules of a Total Fire Ban could land you a fine of up to $25,000, 12 months in jail, or both.

For a full list of activities you can and cannot do during a Total Fire Ban and the applicable conditions, visit dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans

15/01/2026

Vale Brian 'Willo' Willoughby AFSM
23/02/1940 - 15/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of life member Brian Willoughby, a true legend of Esperance Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service and the Western Australian volunteer firefighting community.

Brian contributed more than 65 years to volunteering, an extraordinary legacy of service, dedication and commitment. An Australian Fire Service Medal recipient and life member of Norseman & Esperance brigades, Brian was known by many as the 'Grandfather of the Fire Brigade', a man rich in stories, wisdom and great kindness.

His passion for firefighting, his generosity with his time and the way he supported those around him created a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We acknowledge and thank Brian’s family, who shared him with our brigade and community for so many years.

Brian’s legacy will live on through the people he mentored, the friendships he built and the countless memories shared. He will be deeply missed.

On behalf of Esperance Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service, we extend our sincere condolences to Brian’s family, friends and the firefighting community.

Rest easy, Willo 🕊️

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from our Esperance Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service Brigade Family to yours 🎄

14/12/2025

The text has been sent, will he respond 🤔

See you soon Esperance 🎄

The Christmas Pageant starts at 4pm down the Esplanade our crew will take the appliances to wave to all of our adoring fans 👏