They travelled for more than two hours along 100 kilometres of difficult dirt roads before arriving at the confronting scene, where they worked alongside police in the hot and humid November conditions.

Recently their dedication and professionalism was recognised when Broome Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters Captain Phil Leach and Joel Tripplett, and DFES Area Officer Benjamin Muller were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by WA Police Force Kimberley Superintendent Greg Crofts.