In 2025 Port Hedland celebrates the 60th year of the Port Hedland Volunteer Fire (and rescue) Brigade. A special event has been arranged in Port Hedland as follows:
- Date: Saturday 23 August 2025
- Time: 5pm
- Location: corner of Wilson & Coolinda St, Port Hedland, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6721
- Registration: https://www.facebook.com/share/15cMW2RtGC/
The event organisers would appreciate receiving any stories, photos and shared memories during the past 60 years. You can use the comments section below or send an email to: secretary.porthedlandvfrs@outlook.com
This article by Ken Ablet has some details about the formation history of the fire brigade. Click here
Founding members of the PHVFRS includes:
George Gibson – Captain
Ernie Brackin – Foreman
Ron Coles – Apparatus Officer
R Olsen – Secretary
E Hollands – Foreman
F Smith – Secretary
W Larsen – Foreman
Colin Matheson – Apparatus Officer
C Hilton – Secretary
Bob Chester – Apparatus Officer
Ken Ablett – Secretary
Brian Buttersworth – Secretary
Bob Willoughby – Foreman
G Jenner – Apparatus Officer
And many other volunteers who gave their commitment and service to help keep the town safe.
Thank you.