Fire Control
IN CASE OF A FIRE EMERGENCY, DIAL 000.
Important Fire Dates
Firebreaks
To be installed by 1st November each year and maintained until 15th April the following year.
Firebreaks on all land in the Shire are required in accordance with the Shire’s Fire Break Order, click here to view and download.
An information sheet has been produced to assist with the planning and installation of firebreaks.
Click here to download the Management Plan.
Prohibited Burning
No fires allowed in the open 1 November until 14 February the following year (Unless otherwise notified)
Unrestricted Burning
1 April - 2 October
If you are in doubt about whether to burn or not check with your Fire Control Officer.
Restricted Burning
A permit to burn is required.
3 October - 1 November
14 February - 31 March
(Extensions to restricted burning times may be approved).
Daily Fire Danger Ratings for your area can be found at https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#
Applying for a Permit
To apply for a permit, please follow the following steps:
If you are unable to apply for a Permit online yourself, please visit the Beverley CRC (141 Vincent St) who can assist you to submit an application. Alternatively you may be able to get a friend or family member to assist you to submit the application online.
Please be aware that an application for a Permit to Burn can take up to 48 hours to approve so please take this time frame into account when deciding when you wish to burn.
Note: Burn start date must be at least three working days from the application date (for example if you wish to burn on the weekend the application needs to be made on Wednesday or before). Burn End Date must be a maximum of 14 days from Start Date.
Step 1 - Click on "Apply for Fire Permit Online" button (located below after step 5)
Step 2 - Complete the Online Form
Fill in the application and provide as much detail as possible.
Step 3 - Submit the Form
Once you have finished entering all your details, click the Submit button and the application will be sent via email for processing by our staff.
Step 4 - Application Review
Once the permit is received and processed. A Bush Fire Control Officer will fill in any additional conditions and issue a Permit number and send you an email copy of the signed Permit .
If the details of the permit need to be clarified your local Bush Fire Control Officer will contact you to get further details or book in a time to inspect your burn and approve the permit.
Step 5 - Read and Follow all Conditions on the Permit
Call DFES Communications Centre on 9395 9209 to register your burn. Your burn will be placed on the www.emergency.wa.gov.au website to keep the public informed and reduce potential 000 calls.
Apply for Fire Permit Online
Fire Control Boundaries And Officers
The fire brigade boundaries have been amalgamated as per the map below.
Below is the current listing of the Fire Control Officers and other fire and emergency contact numbers.
| Office |
Officer |
Mobile No. |
CHIEF BUSH FIRE CONTROL
FIRE OFFICER |
BILL CLELAND |
0428 472 054 |
DEPUTY BUSH CHIEF FIRE
CONTROL FIRE OFFICER |
BRETT SHAW |
0427 481 028 |
| Brigade |
Officer |
Mobile No. |
| CENTRAL 1 |
TRAVIS BOYLE |
0429 460 066 |
| BEVERLEY NORTH EAST 1 |
CHAD ATKINSON |
0437 380 753 |
|
BEVERLEY SOUTH EAST 1
|
ADAM SMITH |
0429 182 231 |
| DALE - KOKEBY 1 |
JACK BARRETT-LENNARD
|
0412 310 340 |
| DALE WEST 1 |
PAUL SCHILLING |
0427 158 908 |
| AVONDALE 1 |
ANDREW SHAW |
0428 481 022 |
| AVONDALE 1 |
JUSTIN MANN |
0448 979 234 |
All absentee rural landowners / occupiers are asked to notify their Fire Control Officer of their contact telephone number and address.
Harvest Ban Officers
| OFFICER |
CONTACT NO. |
MOBILE NO. |
| BILL CLELAND (CHIEF) |
9647 2054 |
0428 472 054 |
| BRETT SHAW (DEPUTY) |
|
0427 481 028 |
| ANDREW SHAW (AVONDALE 1) |
9648 1022 |
0428 481 022 |
Other Important Telephone Numbers
| Contact No |
Details |
| 000 |
EMERGENCY - FIRE, AMBULANCE, POLICE |
| 000 |
BEVERLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
and LOCAL BUSH FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE |
| 132 500 |
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE |
| 9646 0145 |
HARVEST BAN HOTLINE |
| 9646 3200 |
BEVERLEY HOSPITAL |
| 9646 3333 |
BEVERLEY POLICE |
Harvest Bans And Extreme Fire Danger Warnings
No burning whatsoever is permitted on days of VERY HIGH or EXTREME FIRE DANGER or where WINDS EXCEED 20 km/hr. Harvest bans and the prohibiting of vehicle movement in paddocks are broadcasted daily on RadioWest and ABC radio or by contacting the HARVEST BAN HOTLINE on 9646 0145.
Dress Standard for Fighting Fires
The minimum standard of dress for ALL persons attending a fire is:
- LONG PANTS
- LONG SLEEVE SHIRT
- BOOTS
Any person not conforming to this standard will be requested by the Fire Control Officer to vacate the area.