South Yunderup Ravenswood Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

10/08/2026

♻️ YOUR EMPTIES CAN HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE BRIGADE! 🚒🔥

Got a stash of cans and bottles sitting around waiting to be recycled?

We’ll happily take them off your hands! 🙌

South Yunderup Ravenswood Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade is now collecting Containers for Change, which means your eligible 10c containers can be turned into funds that go straight back into supporting our brigade 🚒

And the best part? It costs you absolutely nothing to help.

Simply bag up your eligible cans, bottles and containers and drop them off at:

📍 SYRVBFB Fire Station
22-24 Yunderup Road, South Yunderup
♻️ Drop-off point is located at the rear of the building

Every can and bottle might only be worth 10 cents, but when a whole community gets behind us, those 10 cents can add up to something pretty awesome ❤️

So before you throw your empties in the recycling bin, save them for us instead!

Drink it. Save it. Drop it off.

We’ll turn it into something that helps us continue supporting and protecting our community 🚒🔥

Please SHARE this post and help us spread the word! ♻️❤️

Bottom’s up 🍻😉

07/08/2026

The Shire has confirmed the bushfire leadership team for the 2026–27 season, with Robert Wilson appointed as Chief Bushfire Control Officer and Justyn Bennett, Jarron Vanelst and Brendan Webster appointed as deputies.

Robert brings more than 45 years of volunteer service, senior brigade roles, and DFES Level 2 incident control accreditation, including leadership during major incidents. His focus on strong relationships, capability development and structured training will support all brigades across the Shire. The deputy appointments also bring solid experience and commitment.

Thank you to all our volunteer firefighters for your ongoing service to the community.

26/07/2026

Last night we swapped fire gear for dinner plates and had the privilege of celebrating the incredible people who make our brigade what it is.

Our Annual Brigade Dinner is always a special evening. A chance to step away from the the station and enjoy each other’s company. It was wonderful to see so many of our members there, including some of our newest recruits, who are already becoming part of the South Yunderup Ravenswood Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

A huge thank you to the team at Two Brothers Wine and Dine South Yunderup for their incredible hospitality. The meals were absolutely delicious, the service was fabulous and they made us all feel so welcome. We truly appreciate you 🙏

The evening also gave us the opportunity to recognise a few outstanding contributions.

🔥 A huge congratulations to Wayne, who was named our Firefighter of the Year. Anyone who knows Wayne knows this recognition couldn’t have gone to a more deserving person. His commitment to our brigade is second to none, answering almost every single call-out throughout the season. Thank you Wayne for your unwavering dedication.

👏 Steph was recognised for her tireless work behind the scenes, leading the charge in securing vital grants that continue to strengthen our brigade through upgraded equipment, communications and resources. Her efforts have made a lasting impact on what we’re able to provide our volunteers and our community. You’re a gem Steph!

💙 I was also incredibly humbled to receive recognition for helping modernise our social media and creating a space where our community can better understand who we are, what we do and the people behind the uniforms. It’s been a privilege to help share the stories of this amazing brigade.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to our leadership and support team: Secretary Graeme Baldwin, Captain Dean McGuinness, 1st Lieutenant Riley Jenkinson and Maintenance Officer Gordon Newton.

Whether it’s leading our members, maintaining our appliances and equipment or ensuring our brigade is ready to respond when our community needs us most, your dedication often happens quietly behind the scenes, but it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do.

Volunteer brigades aren’t built by one person. They’re built by people who choose to give their time, their skills and their hearts to their community. Every training night attended, every call-out answered, every fundraiser supported, every grant written and every act of service - big or small - helps make this brigade what it is.

To every single one of our volunteers, thank you. It is an honour to serve alongside you.

Here’s to another season of friendship, service and looking after our community together ❤️🔥

08/07/2026

🔥 NEW YEAR’S EVE 2025 🔥

While most people were celebrating the end of the year…

Our volunteers were on the fireground.

Throwback to New Year’s Eve, when members of the South Yunderup Ravenswood Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade deployed to Bunbury, spending more than 12 hours assisting crews on a large bushfire.

The footage is incredible, but it also tells a story.

A story of volunteers who left their families, cancelled their plans and stepped into some of the toughest conditions imaginable because their community needed them.

This is what volunteering looks like.

No headlines. No fanfare. Just ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

We’re incredibly proud of every one of our members who answered the call that day - and who answer every day to serve and protect 👏🚒🔥

25/06/2026

Some investments don’t just buy equipment… they help protect entire communities.

We’d like to sincerely thank Alcoa for their incredibly generous $20,000 grant, which has helped strengthen our brigade’s ability to support South Yunderup, Ravenswood and beyond.

This funding has contributed to important upgrades for Macca, our fireboat that protects the island communities of South Yunderup, as well as our Command Trailer, which now provides reliable power and operational support wherever it’s needed - including assisting neighbouring brigades and emergency services during incidents.

Alcoa’s team has put together this fantastic video featuring our Maintenance Officer, Gordon (who now has the nickname “Hollywood” 😜) who walks through the upgrades and explains exactly how they’ll benefit our brigade and the wider community.

To everyone at Alcoa Australia - thank you for backing volunteers and recognising the importance of investing in emergency services.

Your support doesn’t just provide equipment - it helps ensure we’re better prepared to respond when our community needs us most.

On behalf of all of us at South Yunderup Ravenswood Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade - THANK YOU! We’re incredibly grateful for your ongoing support ❤️🔥

20/06/2026

Over the last two days, our volunteers have been busy carrying out controlled burning operations on Yunderup Island as part of ongoing fuel reduction and bushfire mitigation efforts - thanks to Mother Nature for giving us ideal weather conditions 🙏🔥

A huge thank you to the many residents who wandered over to say hello, have a chat and show their support. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with the community we’re proud to serve.

Special thanks also to the kind residents who generously allowed our ladies to use their bathrooms throughout the operation. Safe to say it was a much more comfortable option than squatting in the bush! 🤣🚻😜

Unfortunately Facebook won’t let us share photos and videos in the same post, but we’ve got plenty more to share from the burns, so keep an eye on our page over the coming week 🔥👨‍🚒

10/06/2026

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Thank a First Responder Day 🩵

We're celebrating Thank a First Responder Day and honouring the police, fire, ambulance, and emergency services personnel who dedicate themselves to protecting our community.

The Pinjarra Suspension Bridge will be glowing teal tonight in recognition of Thank a First Responder Day.

We see you. We appreciate you. We’re grateful for you. 🩵

09/06/2026

People think being part of a volunteer bush fire brigade is all about training, call outs and protecting the community…

And while that’s true…

Apparently it’s also about absolutely dominating quiz night at the Sandy Cove Tavern 🏆😂

The pressure was on.
The tension - intense.
Some team members handled it better than others (looking at you Steph 🤣).

After a nail-biting evening of random facts, educated guesses and a few answers we’re still not entirely convinced were correct - your local “Firies” somehow managed to take home the win!

In all seriousness though, nights like these are a great reminder that being part of a brigade is about more than what happens at the station or on the fireground.

Supporting local business, sharing a few laughs, building friendships and strengthening the relationships that make us a stronger team when it really matters - that’s all important too.

A huge thank you to the Sandy Cove Tavern and for hosting another fantastic quiz night.

We’ll be back to defend our title… assuming this wasn’t a complete fluke 😏🏆🚒

08/06/2026

🚒 Thursday Night Training 🚒

A few snaps from last week’s training, where some our newest recruits joined alongside some of our most experienced volunteers.

Training is not just about learning how to fight fires. It’s about building confidence, strengthening teamwork, maintaining operational readiness and ensuring we can work safely and effectively together when our community needs us most.

While training is a vital part of the journey for new members, it’s equally important for experienced volunteers. Experience is invaluable, but ongoing training helps us refresh critical skills, share knowledge, stay current and continue to improve as a brigade.

The strongest teams aren’t built on experience alone - they’re built on people who continue to learn, train and grow together.

A huge thank you to everyone who gives up their Thursday evenings to invest in themselves, their teammates and the community we proudly serve.

The work starts long before the truck leaves the station 🔥🚒

08/06/2026

WHAT A GREAT START! 🚒

One of the biggest highlights from our Community Open Day was the number of people who expressed interest in volunteering with our brigade.

Since the open day, we’ve had 6 potential new recruits in to Thursday night training to learn more about what being part of the South Yunderup Ravenswood Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade is all about.

If you missed our Open Day but would like to learn more, we’ve attached our updated Volunteer Information Sheet which outlines what’s involved in becoming a volunteer and what you can expect from brigade life.

⚠️ A quick note for those who attended our Open Day: Unfortunately, there was a small typo in the email address on the original information sheet that was handed out.

Please refer to the updated Volunteer Information Sheet attached to this post for the correct contact details.

If you’d like to attend a Thursday night training session, simply send us an email advising which training night you’d like to come along to.

This gives you the opportunity to meet the team, learn more about the brigade, ask questions and receive a formal application form.

📧 [email protected]

We’d love the opportunity to meet you, show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Every volunteer starts with a single step through the station doors - and you might just find your new brigade family 🔥❤️