From the Rottnest Island Authority: The Rottnest Fire Service is a dedicated group of Island employees and commuter staff who volunteer their time to train for, and respond to fire, rescue and other related emergency incidents 24/7 on Rottnest Island. The Brigade is a privately registered brigade under the Fire Brigades Act 1942, and is wholly funded by the Rottnest Island Authority. The Brigade operates under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dept. of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES), which allows the members to receive the same training & qualifications and operational support as mainland fire brigades. The Brigade maintains a fleet of four (4) fire trucks, including two (2) ex-DFES Isuzu 2000-litre general purpose appliances (GPA), and two (2) light tanker trucks, all with 4WD capability to allow for access on the network of fire trails in the Island terrestrial reserve.