'Hectic': Veteran firefighter recounts gruelling fight to contain Gingin inferno We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement A Gingin volunteer firefighter has told of the harrowing moment glowing embers rained from the sky igniting hundreds of spot fires as crews desperately tried to protect homes in Ocean Farms. Gingin Volunteer Fire and Rescue captain Nikki Woods was deployed to Dingo Road on Monday night when flames rose above treetops in "the most hectic" spectacle the veteran has ever seen. Gingin Volunteer Fire and Rescue captain Nikki Woods. Credit:DFES The crackling sound of dozens of pine trees burning echoed through the night as winds fanned the flames closer to crews, who rushed to put out spot fires springing up in the paddocks.