Bushfire Control

    Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban

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 [email protected] 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.

    Total Fire Ban

Total Fire Ban - Declared by Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Please click HERE for information on Total Fire Bans from DFES.

    Bush Fire Control Officers 2024-2025

Bush Fire Control Officers 2024-2025

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.

    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.

For Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Firebreaks and Fire Hazard Notice please click HERE

If you need to apply for a variation to your firebreaks, please complete a Variation to Firebreak and Fire Hazard Notice Form which can be found HERE

For the First and Final Notice - Firebreak & Fire Hazard Reduction Notice 2024-2025 please click HERE

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 times

• 21 November in each year to 28 February the following year, both dates inclusive and
• 24-25 December in each year including a Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban.

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.

    DFES Fact Sheets

Bushfire Preparation Toolkit HERE

Burn SMART - A planned burning guide for small landholders HERE

Travelling During Bushfire Season HERE

    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, visit Western Power https://www.westernpower.com.au/safety/bushfire-safety/

    Emergency WA  app

The Emergency WA app is now available for download from the App Store and Google Play.

The app is a powerful tool that offers the fastest, most reliable access to alerts and warnings for hazards across Western Australia. Users can set custom watch zones, tailor notifications, upload critical documents and listen to emergency broadcasts – empowering communities to stay informed and safe.

Don’t forget, emergencies can happen suddenly and cause disruptions to power, internet and telecommunications systems. It’s important you know how to access a range of official information sources.

Get information by:

• Visting Emergency WA, downloading the app and setting up your watch zones
• Calling 13 DFES (13 3337)
• Listening to ABC local radio and tuning into 6PR in the metropolitan area
• Following DFES on Facebook
• Staying in touch with neighbours, family and friends
• Being alert and aware of your surroundings

For more information about the Emergency WA app, visit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services website.