Bushfire Management
In case of a fire please contact
| Rural Areas | Fire Control Officer (see below) |
| Townsite | Fire & Rescue - 000 |
State Forest and FPC Pine Plantations WA Plantation Resources Plantations | Kirup CALM Office WAPRES 24hr Contact Centre 9777 2022 |
Fire Control Officers
| Officer | District | Contact Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Carroll | Cundinup | 9756 2021 |
| Peter Russell | North Nannup | 0429 371 952 |
| Chris Scott | Balingup Road | 9756 1114 |
| Gary Dickson | Bidellia | 9776 2001 |
| Malcolm Cole | Carlotta | 9756 1086 |
| Keith Oldfield | Darradup | 9756 1550 |
| Victor Lorkiewicz | East Nannup | 9756 1129 |
| Greg Crothers | Nannup Brook | 9756 1095 |
| David Vines | Scott River Jasper | 9758 2260 |
| Shane Collie (CEO) | Townsite | 9756 1018 |
Burning Periods
| RESTRICTED | PROHIBITED | RESTRICTED |
|---|---|---|
9 November 2008 to 20 December 2008 | 21 December 2008 to 28 February 2009 | 1 March 2009 to 31 May 2009 |
These times are subject to variation. If you intend to burn, it is your responsibility to ensure that the burning is done legally and safely. Please check with your Fire Control Officer before commencing any burning.
Bush Fires Act General Information (Summary)
- Permits to burn are required for the whole of the Restricted Burning Periods and can only be obtained from the Area Fire Control Officer.
- Any special Conditions imposed by the Fire Control Officer when issuing permits must be strictly adhered to.
- The permit holder shall give notice of his intention to burn to:
- The Shire offices no later than on the day when the burning is taking place. Weekend burning must be notified by Friday at 4.00pm.
- The owner or occupier of adjoining land.
- The nearest Department of Conservation and Land Management office, if the land is situated within 3km of State Forest (phone CALM Kirup on (08) 9731 6232).
- PERIOD OF NOTICE to neighbours prior to burning cannot be more than 28 days or less than 4 days although lesser notice may be determined by mutual agreement of all neighbours.
- Your attention is drawn to items 5,6 and 7 printed on the back of the permit.
- Burning is permitted during the Restricted Burning Period on Sundays and Public Holidays
- All landowners and occupiers upon whose land a bushfire occurs have an obligation to assist each Area Fire Control Officer to compile a Fire Report form.
Fire Break Contractors
The following contractors are available to carry out firebreak construction and clearing, however the responsibility for compliance with Council’s Fire Hazard Reduction Notice remains with the owner or occupier.
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Hamish Robinson | 2 North Street | 9756 0668 |
| Geoff Kemp | Darradup | 9756 1407 |
| Fred Myers | PO Box 75 | 9756 1128 |
| K Pears/P Archdall | Nannup | 9756 1159 |
| Fire & Rescue | 9756 1078 |
The contractors listed have lodged their names with Council for public reference if required. They are not employed by Council as subcontractors nor is this Council responsible for any works carried out if used in a private capacity. Contractors who would like their name included on this list should lodge their details, in writing, with Council.
Application for suspension of Prohibited Burning period
| Description | Unit | Cost | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for suspension of Prohibited Burning period | Per application | $250.00 | 10% | $275.00 |
Firebreak Order
Please click here for a copy of the 2008-2009 Firebreak Order