Bushfire Control
Bushfire Services
In the event of an emergency dial 000
The Fire Information and Firebreak Notice link is above for your convenience.
Please be aware that it is your responsibility as a property owner or occupier to meet the requirements under the notice by the due dates and if for any reason you are unable to meet these obligations please contact the Shire.
If you require clarification please contact your local Fire Control Officer or the Shire on 9765 1200.
Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban - Declared by the Shire of Boyup Brook
Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans (HVMB) are issued and put in place when the Bushfire Control Officer identifies the use of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery as high bushfire risk activities, during particular times of the day.
As the machine operator, you are responsible for checking whether any restrictions are in place before you undertake harvesting on your property. It is your duty to make sure your equipment is not likely to start a fire during a ban. If it does, you could be fined. But more seriously, you would be responsible for putting your property, family and community in danger. For more information visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/bushfire/rural-and-farm-fire
To receive SMS (text message) notifications of emergency information including movement bans, please contact the Shire Administration Office 9765 1200 or email shire@boyupbrook.wa.gov.au to add your name and mobile phone number to the register. Please advise the Shire of any changes to your mobile phone details.
For the latest Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban see below.
| HVMB 20 February 2024 click HERE |
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| HVMB 15 February 2024 click HERE |
HVMB 10 February 2024 click HERE |
HVMB 9 February 2024 click HERE |
| HVMB 2 February 2024 click HERE |
HVMB 1 February 2024 click HERE |
HVMB 31 January 2024 click HERE |
HVMB 15 January 2024 click HERE
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HVMB 25 December 2023 click HERE |
HVMB 1 December 2023 click HERE |
| HVMB 27 November 2023 click HERE |
HVMB 26 November 2023 click HERE |
HVMB 24 November 2023 click HERE |
Total Fire Ban - Declared by Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Please click HERE for information on Total Fire Bans from DFES.
Safety Information
In the event of an emergency dial 000
For current alerts and warnings visit https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au.
DFES Fact Sheets
Bushfire Preparation Toolkit HERE
Burn SMART - A planned burning guide for small landholders HERE
Travelling During Bushfire Season HERE
Bush Fire Control Officers 2023-2024
The following people are appointed as Shire of Boyup Brook Bush Fire Control Officers under the Bush Fires Act 1954, Part IV Division 1, Section 38 as contained in the above link.
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POSITION
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NAME
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PHONE
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MOBILE
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Bush Fire Control Officers
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Chief Bush Fire Control Officer
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Ben Thompson |
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0427 673 072
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1st Deputy
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Tristan Mead
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0497 671 340 |
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2nd Deputy
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Brad Skraha |
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0428 673 058 |
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Communications Officer
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David Fortune |
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0428 672 061 |
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Fire Weather Officer
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Brad Fairbrass |
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0428 673 090 |
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Deputy Fire Weather Officer
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Wayde Robertson |
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0427 673 090 |
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Boyup Brook Town - Captain
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Clinton Wawilow |
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0407 091 540 |
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Boyup Brook Town - Lieutenant
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Gyula Bogar |
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0427 651 437 |
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Benjinup
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Rob Imrie |
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0428 899 049 |
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Benjinup
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Clint Westphal |
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0427 661 097 |
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Chowerup
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Glenn Mead |
9769 1086 |
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Chowerup
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Luke Harding |
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0488 750 001 |
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Dinninup
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Tristan Mead |
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0497 671 340 |
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Dinninup
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Wayne White |
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0429 671 215 |
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East Boyup Brook
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John Ritson |
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0427 033 010 |
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East Boyup Brook
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Ken Holland |
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0428 991 773 |
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Gibbs Road
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Ron Bingham |
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0429 900 058 |
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Gibbs Road
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Michael Giles |
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0428 671 232 |
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Kenninup
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Geoff Dalton |
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0427 527 772 |
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Kenninup
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Nick Bagshaw |
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0428 993 909 |
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Kulikup
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Brad Fairbrass |
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0428 673 054 |
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Kulikup
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Hayden Bock |
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0427 439 329 |
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Mayanup
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Ben Creek |
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0428 158 138 |
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Mayanup
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Mat Franke |
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0429 109 691 |
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McAlinden
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David Fortune |
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0428 672 061 |
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McAlinden
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Kieran Power |
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0488 433 221 |
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Mickalarup/Dwalganup
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Darren Chapman |
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0427 673 047 |
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Mickalarup/Dwalganup
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Jamie Forbes |
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0457 903 024 |
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Nollajup
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Marcus Gifford |
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0428 644 040 |
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Nollajup
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Rob Introvigne |
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0427 644 082 |
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Scotts Brook
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Charles Caldwell |
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0418 913 531 |
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Scotts Brook
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Wayde Robertson |
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0427 673 090 |
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Tonebridge
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Matt Della-Golla |
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0427 767 177 |
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Tonebridge
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David Turner |
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0475 603 881 |
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Tweed
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David Muir |
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0428 653 041 |
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Tweed
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Scott Nix |
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0428 553 017 |
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West Boyup Brook
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Brian Cailes |
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0408 151 800 |
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West Boyup Brook
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Ross Parker |
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0427 989 647 |
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Shire of Boyup Brook
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Shire Ranger
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Rosalyn Edwards |
9765 1200 |
0438 797 150 |
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Annual Firebreak Notice
The Firebreak Notice contains information on your responsibilities in regard to firebreak installation and fire prevention measures as well as Brigade contacts.
Important Dates
Restricted burning times (PERMITS REQUIRED)
- 9 October to 20 November in each year, both dates inclusive and
- 1 March to 30 April in each year, both dates inclusive.
Prohibited burning time 21 November in each year to 28 February the following year, both dates inclusive.
Note - Restricted and Prohibited Burning Times may be varied due to seasonal changes. Any changes will be advertised in a local newspaper circulated within the Shire's district. It is YOUR responsibility to check with the Shire of Boyup Brook or the Chief Fire Control Officer, to ensure you are aware of any variations.
Are You Bush Fire Ready?
Department of Fire & Emergency Services have updated their website to include new bushfire planning and preparation.
Dangerous bushfires can start at any time. It’s important to understand your risks and plan what you’ll do to keep safe when a bushfire threatens your home and family.
DFES refers to My Bushfire Plan which is a bushfire preparedness tool, providing you with one place to prepare, store, print, share and update your bushfire plan anytime, from any device.
One of the most critical and valuable things you can do is to make a bushfire plan. Take 5 minutes now to discuss these simple questions:
- When will you leave?
- What will you take?
- Where will you go?
To prepare your bushfire plan, refer to DFES website https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/bushfire/prepare
- Fire or life threatening emergencies: 000
- Emergency Information: 13 3337
- SES Emergency Assistance: 132 500
First and foremost, comply with the Annual Firebreak Notice. Visit DFES website at https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/ and read through the facts sheets and publications.
To help you prepare for a power outage during bushfire season, visit Western Power https://www.westernpower.com.au/safety/bushfire-safety/