What to do in a Fire Emergency

Current fire bans and information

There are currently no fire bans in place.

No permits will be required until 1st October 2012.

Total fire bans are declared because of extreme weather conditions or when widespread fires are seriously stretching resources.

They are declared on days where fires are most likely to threaten lives and property and consider local conditions such as how moist the soil is or the amount of trees and bush in an area that could burn during a fire.

When a total fire ban is declared it is illegal to do anything that is likely to start a fire. You must not:

cook outside using an open fire
move vehicles or equipment across a paddock
harvest
undertake 'hot work' such as metal work, grinding, welding, cutting or the like unless you have an exemption

During a total fire ban you will still be able to:

use a gas cooker or barbecue with an enclosed flame or an electrical stove at home or in a designated area. Many recreation sites within local government areas have gas or electric barbecues installed, which may be used at any time
undertake essential feeding and watering of your stock (by exemption permit)
smoke but must put out your cigarettes or cigars properly and safely dispose of the butt
undertake any work covered by a current exemption as long as you meet any special conditions that apply

The prohibited burning time may be extended by a further 14 days if substantial rainfall has not been received.

Please note that no permits for burning will be issued on Sundays or Public Holidays.

Should you have any enquiries relating to this please contact the Council office on 9526 1111 or your Local Volunteer Bush Fire Control Officer in your area.

For more information go to these websites:

Local Fire Control Officers (248KB)

Total Fire Bans notifications

Current Fire Danger Ratings

Current Fire Danger Ratings - FESA

Current Emergency Alerts