Emergency Services Volunteers
Make a difference to the safety of your community by volunteering with the emergency services. We proudly support their efforts and encourage the community to get involved.
If you’re interested in being a Bush Fire Volunteer (or you already are one), here are some resources you might find useful:
Bush Fire Volunteer Application Form
Fire Response Vehicle Application Form
Shire of Merredin Bushfire Operating Procedures
DFES Guidelines for Operating Private Equipment at Fires
Volunteer Bush Fire Service
Burracoppin Bushfire Brigade
Captain: Chris Barnett, 0418 445 288
Burracoppin South Bushfire Brigade
Captain: David Beck, 0488 905 546
Collgar Bushfire Brigade
Captain: Stephen Higgins, 9041 5080
Hines Hill Bushfire Brigade
Captain: Cam Gethin, 0428 126 298
Korbelka South Bushfire Brigade
Captain: Sam Hooper, 0429 617 814
Muntadgin Bushfire Brigade
Captain: Paul Wanless, 0427 867 487
Nukarni-Nokanning Bushfire Brigade
Captain: Mick Caughey, 0429 441 067
To join a Bushfire Brigade: download an application form and contact the relevant brigade Captain.
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service
Merredin Fire and Rescue
4 Mitchell Street, Merredin
Phone: 9041 2522
Email: merredinvfrs@bigpond.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MerredinVFRS
To join Merredin VFRS: Send the brigade a message to their Facebook page, send them an email or phone 0428 415 308.
Volunteer State Emergency Service
Merredin SES
7 Benson Road, Merredin
Phone: 0427 412 266
Email: merredinses@westnet.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MerredinStateEmergencyService
To join Merredin SES: Contact the unit manager on the mobile or email address above.
St John Ambulance
St John Ambulance, Merredin
28 Mitchell Street, Merredin
Phone: 9621 1613
Website: https://changelives.stjohnwa.com.au/changelives/volunteer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-John-WA-Merredin-104989940844608
To join Merredin St John: Visit the website above and submit your details, and someone will be in touch.