Published on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 10:27:06 AM
On Saturday 14 June 2025, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and the Shire of Victoria Plains conducted a Joint Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) Mock Emergency Exercise.
Held at the intersection of Depot Road and Short Street in Wongan Hills, the scenario involved a ute crash into a power pole, carrying an IBC of Paraquat—a hazardous agricultural chemical. The exercise incorporated hazmat and road crash elements, with five mock casualties.
Nearly 40 participants from a range of agencies and organisations took part, including Western Power, Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), Wongan Hills Police, Wongan Hills St John Ambulance, Wongan Hills Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Ballidu Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service, Wongan Hills District High School YES Cadets, and representatives from both Shires.
The exercise tested multi-agency response, including scene control transitions between WA Police and DFES, chemical identification, safe extrication, decontamination, and coordination using the Shire’s Local Emergency Management Arrangements. It was a valuable learning experience that reinforced the importance of collaboration, clarified roles and responsibilities, and helped identify local resources.
These exercises are essential in ensuring our community is ready and resilient in times of crisis. Thank you to all involved for your commitment to community safety.
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