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Welcome to the Shire of MERREDIN

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: Nigel Edgecombe, 0427 447 074

Collgar Bushfire Brigade

Captain: David Last, 0427 411 572

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.