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The VFRS Support‑Wagen: Rockingham Volkswagen Shifting Into Gear for the Volunteers Who Protect Our Community
Western Australia has faced one of its most demanding fire seasons in recent memory. Across 2024–25, our state experienced 5,191 bushfires, burning through more than 754,366 hectares of land. With 60 per cent of these fires occurring between November and April, the danger period is far from over — and the need for strong community support has never been clearer.
Here in Rockingham, the recent Warnbro fires brought that reality frighteningly close. Many of our Rockingham Volkswagen team members and customers were directly impacted, and their experiences have deepened our appreciation for the firefighters — both volunteer and career — who stand between our communities and disaster.
A Season That Shows the Scale of the Challenge
November 2025 alone saw 189 fires across the metropolitan area.
Among them:
- A fire at Wireless Hill in Ardross, burning more than 10 hectares and requiring 27 fire trucks plus aerial support
- A significant blaze in Aubin Grove, burning 20 hectares and threatening nearby homes — the first major urban‑area fire of the season
At WA’s summer fire response announcement, Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm highlighted the reality we face:
“Some 93 per cent of WA is bushfire prone and every year we have approximately 4000 bushfires.”
With so much of our state at risk, the role of our Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services has never been more critical.
Introducing: The VFRS Support‑Wagen
In response, Rockingham Volkswagen — together with the Shacks Motor Group — is proud to launch The VFRS Support‑Wagen, our dedicated community initiative supporting the volunteers who protect us.
From February 1 to April 30, $50 from every new vehicle sold across our group will be donated directly to the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services of WA.
Our goal is to raise $12,000 over the three‑month period.
This is our way of shifting into gear for the people who show up when it matters most.
A Century of Service, A Commitment to Community
The Shacks Motor Group has proudly served the WA automotive community for over 100 years, and Rockingham and its surrounds since 1972. Supporting our community isn’t new for us — it’s part of our DNA.
The VFRS Support‑Wagen is a continuation of that legacy:
In the community, for the community.
How You Can Help Drive the Impact
Every new Volkswagen purchased during this period contributes directly to the volunteers who keep our region safe. Even if you’re not in the market for a vehicle, sharing the message helps amplify the support.
Together, we can help fuel the efforts of the volunteers who protect our homes, our families, and our future.
Rockingham Volkswagen and the Shacks Motor Group — shifting into gear for the volunteers who protect our community.