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Fire

Due to the COVID-19 situation, our brigades are operating under restricted conditions. Stations are not open to the public at any time and all permits will be issued electronically. The brigades will not do any hazard reduction burns for residents this autumn. These measures are to protect our firefighters, their families and the community.

Burning Restrictions

Lighting fires on your property can be extremely dangerous. Prohibited and Restricted burning dates are set according to seasonal conditions and may be adjusted.

Download Your 2019/20 Fire Season Guide

This booklet includes vital information on fire safety on your property, bushfire management plans, asset protection zones, firebreaks and fire service access, burning restrictions, fire safety bans and hazard reduction.

Fire Safety Bans

When a Total Fire Ban or a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared it is illegal to carry out any activity that is likely to cause a fire.

Fire Breaks & Hazard Reduction

Property owners in the City of Swan are required to reduce fire hazards and install fire breaks prior to November 1 and maintain their property in that condition until April 30 inclusive.

Burning Garden Refuse during the Restricted Period

We kindly ask you exercise extreme vigilance if you are conducting a burn during the Restricted Period.

Bush Fire Control Officers

The City of Swan has appointed people as Bush Fire Control Officers under the Bush Fires Act 1954, Part IV Division 1 Section 38.

Burn Permit Information

Bush Fire Control Officers from the Brigades are volunteers and their ability to issue permits may vary in some instances.

Online Fire Information Meeting - October 24, 2019

The City's online fire information meeting was held on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Find out more about the upcoming season.

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