Please click on the link to access the Firebreak Notice 2023/2024

Bushfire Control

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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

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 1 December 2023 UPDATE 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

In the event of an emergency dial 000

For current alerts and warnings visit  https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au.

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.

POSITION	NAME	PHONE	MOBILE
Shire of Boyup Brook
Manager of Works	Jason Forsyth	9765 1200	0419 777 033
Works Supervisor	Calvin Brown		0448 833 102
Bush Fire Control Officers
Chief Bush Fire Control Officer	Ben Thompson		0427 673 072
1st Deputy	Tristan Mead		0497 671 340
2nd Deputy	Brad Skraha		0428 673 058
Communications Officer	David Fortune		0428 672 061
Fire Weather Officer	Brad Fairbrass		0428 673 090
Deputy Fire Weather Officer	Wayde Robertson		0427 673 090
Boyup Brook Town - Captain	Clinton Wawilow		0407 091 540
Boyup Brook Town - Lieutenant	Gyula Bogar		0427 651 437
Benjinup	Rob Imrie		0428 899 049
Benjinup	Clint Westphal		0427 661 097
Chowerup	Glenn Mead	9769 1086
Chowerup	Luke Harding		0488 750 001
Dinninup	Tristan Mead		0497 671 340
Dinninup	Wayne White		0429 671 215
East Boyup Brook	John Ritson		0427 033 010
East Boyup Brook	Ken Holland		0428 991 773
Gibbs Road	Ron Bingham		0429 900 058
Gibbs Road	Michael Giles		0428 671 232
Kenninup	Geoff Dalton		0427 527 772
Kenninup	Nick Bagshaw		0428 993 909
Kulikup	Brad Fairbrass		0428 673 054
Kulikup	Hayden Bock		0427 439 329
Mayanup	Ben Creek		0428 158 138
Mayanup	Mat Franke		0429 109 691
McAlinden	David Fortune		0428 672 061
McAlinden	Kieran Power		0488 433 221
Mickalarup/Dwalganup	Darren Chapman		0427 673 047
Mickalarup/Dwalganup	Jamie Forbes		0457 903 024
Nollajup	Marcus Gifford		0428 644 040
Nollajup	Rob Introvigne		0427 644 082
Scotts Brook	Charles Caldwell		0418 913 531
Scotts Brook	Wayde Robertson		0427 673 090
Tonebridge	Matt Della-Golla		0427 767 177
Tonebridge	David Turner		0475 603 881
Tweed	David Muir		0428 653 041
Tweed	Scott Nix		0428 553 017
West Boyup Brook	Brian Cailes		0408 151 800
West Boyup Brook	Ross Parker		0427 989 647

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.

• 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 Western Power have developed a brochure and short checklist which can be accessed here.