Fire and Emergency Services

• In the event of an emergency, please dial 000.
• For the most up to date bushfire and emergency information, please refer to https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• 1st October to 31 October - Restricted Burning Period (Permits Required)
• 1st November to 21st February - Burning Prohibited NO BURNING AND NO FIRES
• 22nd February to 19th April - Restricted Burning (Permits Required)
• 20th April to 30th September - Burn with Care

Due to unseasonal weather conditions, these dates may be extended or shortened. 

Bush Fire Notice

To review the current Bush Fire Notice, please click here.

Bush Fire Control Fire Officers Contacts

A full list of Fire Officers and Brigades within the Shire of Wandering is listed on the back of the latest bushfire notice. The Brigade Boundaries are shown in the attached map - please contact the appropriate Permit Officer according to your burn location Brigade Boundary Map

SMS Servicing Request Form

If you wish to be included in any Shire SMS notifications, please click here and submit the form to the Shire office. 

Bush Fire Risk Management Plan 2021-2026

Council adopted its Bush Fire Risk Management Plan 2021-2026 on the 20th of May 2021.  For more information, please click here.

For more information:

• Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au safety information page
• Read the FIRE DANGER RATING information sheet 
• Contact DFES Community Engagement on (08) 9395 9816 or email communitypreparedness@dfes.wa.gov.au  

To read more information about preparing for bushfire season, click here.