Be Bushfire Ready
A Bushfire Ready Group is a local community action group aimed at encouraging local residents to work together to prepare and protect their families and properties against bushfires as best they can. Bushfire Ready Groups provide an opportunity for neighbours to network, share ideas and information and to develop and implement strategies which can reduce their bushfire risk.
In a bushfire, a fire truck may not be available to protect every home. This means residents and homeowners need to be responsible for their own safety.
Bushfire Ready is a community-driven program supported by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the Shire of Denmark to increase the resilience to bushfire risk in our community.
Bushfire Ready Groups started in Denmark in 2018 and are already operating in a number of areas.
Why join a local Bushfire Ready Group?
- Learn how to prepare and protect your family and property from bushfire
- Develop a Bushfire Plan
- Learn about bushfire behaviour
- Reduce fire risks around homes, streets and surrounding bushland
- Meet your neighbours and develop support networks
- Know what to expect from Emergency Services during a bushfire
Who is my local Bushfire Ready facilitator?
- East Denmark - Karen Burford
- Mount Lindesay - Murray Brooker
- Shadforth - Nigel Marsh and John Maxwell
- Ocean Beach - Karen Cussons
- Somerset Hill - Jennie Newman
- Kordabup Owingup - Jennie Newman
- Nornalup - Gail Guthrie
Where to begin a Bushfire Emergency Plan
- Contact a Bushfire Ready facilitator near you for more information. They have resources they can give you to help write a Bushfire Emergency Plan
- Download the 'My Bushfire Plan' app to your smart phone
- Use DFES resources to help you prepare your plan
- Sit down with pen and paper and write a clear Bushfire Emergency Plan
Essential information in case of bushfire
- Call 000 if you see smoke or flames
- Call 000 if you are worried about someone's safety
- Emergency broadcasts are aired to ABC radio at regular intervals. Tune in online or set your radio to 630AM
- Monitor conditions. Useful websites include
- Emergency WA
- Bushfire IO
- Facebook pages for Shire of Denmark and DFES
Read the Latest News about Bushfire Ready in Denmark
Press Release 12 April 2022
An informal meeting for community members interested in learning more about bushfire preparedness will be held in the Shire of Denmark Reception Room on Monday 2 May.
The meeting is for everyone who would like to know more about Bushfire Ready and how to prepare for, and keep safe during a bushfire.
Started locally in 2018, Bushfire Ready is a community driven program that seeks to create a safer community for those living in a high bushfire risk area.
Bushfire Ready Denmark lead facilitator Murray Brooker will be on hand to talk about what community members can learn from the recent bushfire.
“Bushfire Ready Groups are a great way for community members to look out for each other,” Mr Brooker said.
“This meeting will cover simple, practical ways to be better prepared for the next emergency.”
“I’d really encourage anyone to come along and hear what Bushfire Ready is all about.”
A light supper will be supplied and attendees are invited to stay and chat with local members of Bushfire Ready Groups.
Representatives from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services will also be at the meeting with bushfire preparedness information packs for people to take home.