Yallingup Rural was joined by the other local bush fire brigades in a training exercise Tuesday night. It simulated a fire quickly approaching the area. The brigades carried out property evaluations and, when determined to be defendable, trucks took up defensive positions around the property.
Crews from Dunsborough, both Yallingup brigades, Metricup, Wilyabrup and Eagle Bay split into two sectors, with Rural’s Matty Muir in charge of one and Dunsborough’s Dave Jenkins the other. Crews were then designated locations to check and if feasible, defend. The exercise was complicated with a simulated burn- over and heat stroke. At the end of the exercise the crews meet at the Rural shed for a debrief and refreshments.
Around 15 trucks took part with over 40 volunteers gaining valuable experience in working together.
Yallingup Rural Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 