Burn Permit Information
For all fire emergencies call 000
The City of Swan will be entering a Prohibited Burning Period as of December 1, as such, permits to burn are no longer available.
Restricted Burning Periods (Oct - Nov & Apr - May)
During restricted periods the following applies
Volunteers Bush Fire Control Officers’ ability to issue permits may vary in some instances. Please assist them by planning your permit requirements early.
Fire Control Officers are not obligated to issue permits to burn and may provide advice on alternatives to burning. Abusing a Fire Control Officer for not issuing a permit will not be tolerated.
If a permit is issued, it will have compulsory conditions set relevant to current and forecasted weather and your circumstances. Further conditions may be imposed at the discretion of the permit issuing officer.
During restricted burning periods, permits can be applied for at the following locations:
- Metropolitan DFES (Department of Fire & Emergency Services) Fire and Rescue District
Within the metropolitan area (Career Fire and Rescue response area) permits to burn are issued by the City of Swan Community Safety Advocates subject to a site inspection.
Contact: 9267 9267
- East Gidgegannup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Permits are issued at the Gidgegannup Fire Station on Saturdays, 8.30–10am.
Address: 2071 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup
Contact: 9574 6000
- West Gidgegannup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Permits are issued at the West Gidgegannup Fire Station on Saturdays, 8.30–10am.
Address: Corner of O'Brien & Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup
Contact: 9574 6536
- East Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Permits are issued at the East Swan Fire Station on Sundays, 9–11am.
Address: 270 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon
Contact: 9296 1288
- Bullsbrook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service
Permits are issued at the Bullsbrook Fire Station on Sundays, 9–11am.
Address: Corner of Chittering Road and Maroubra Ave, Bullsbrook
Contact: 9571 2099
For further information regarding fire safety requirements visit the fire safety information section of our website or for the latest Fire Information Message call 9267 9326.