This morning 22 Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) volunteers are on their way to New South Wales to assist the Eastern states in their fight against the floods.

DFES WA Commissioner Darren Klemm told 6PR Breakfast host Gareth Parker the call was put out by NSW DFES for 40 volunteers to help the Eastern states battle the ferocious floods ravaging the state.

Click PLAY below to hear how WA volunteers are helping NSW

Mr Klemm expects the conditions to be “incredibly challenging.”