WA Radio Scanner Users' Group

Keep safe out there everyone!

Thanks Doug - still can't quite conceptualise just how big this fire is. From Bullsbrook to the coast...erg...

Hi all - I have moved a handful of yesterday's posts from the Major Bushfires thread to here (if you're looking for your old post). I totally understand people are looking for information on fires, but that is better done in this thread - you can "Subscribe to forum" to get email alerts on...

Raptor is (unfortunately) suggesting you purchase a radio which you don't have a license to operate. Should the ACMA catch you, you'll be fined and the radio confiscated.

Just get a scanner. An antenna upgrade will improve reception no end.

Tomorrow - total fire ban for Western Australia except for the Pilbara and Kimberley.
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/ ... emId=12170

Hearing "Quinns Rock control" being called - I assume that's the western control point for the Bullsbrook fire.

Holy smoke indeed, Batman...

Zebedee wrote:Don't know but I'd just like to say - holy smokeballs batman, that was a big fire!

Yep, it looks absolutely huge :-/ Hope you're getting a rest now Zebedee!

Bullsbrook fire - I've heard from a friend in that area that Alkimos is on evacuation alert. Seems a bit far west, but wondering if anyone has any more info or even a map of the various warning zones?

Latest DFES update
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/ ... emId=12164

The current alert is over an hour old. The fire is still going, still units arriving and defending properties.

I think they're having some comms issues though.

Hi FarmerJack The main differences you'll find are that with a radio scanner, you (may) be able to pick up local fireground frequencies for any fires that are close to your location. Also you'll be able to take it with you without consuming data on your phone. There's always talk that fire services ...

Also near Lilydale Rd, Chidlow.

(So far) 2nd alarm Bailup. Fires also reported in Wooroloo and Wundowie.

Canning Dam fire control point moved to Roleystone VFRS station last night. The fire is controlled but not contained.
They have requested more 3.4's and a tanker this morning.

Zebedee wrote:Tomorrow (Tuesday 30th December) is about to be declared by DFES as a Total Fire Ban.

I'm quite surprised to see they haven't done that for Monday (tomorrow/today)!