Bush Fires Act – Your Responsibilities

Published on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at 1:25:23 PM

Bush fire season is just around the corner so it is time to prepare your gardens.

As part of the Bush Fires Act, property owners and/or occupiers need to clear inflammable matter on their land by 31 October 2024 and maintain this until 30 April 2025 to reduce the risk of a fire hazard.

This includes bush timber, boxes, cartons, paper, rubbish and any other combustible matter, but does not include buildings, green standing trees, bushes or plants in gardens or lawns.

The burning of garden refuse and lighting of fires in the open air is prohibited within Vincent between 31 October 2024 and 30 April 2025.

For more information and to read the full notice, visit the Bush Fire and Fire Hazard webpage. 

2024/25 Bush Fire Control Officers

Dene Lawrence has been appointed as Chief Bush Fire Control Officer for the district of the City of Vincent.

Megan Pallister has been appointed as Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer for the district of the City of Vincent.

The following persons have been appointed as Bush Fire Control Officers for the district of the City of Vincent:

  • James Lockwood;
  • Bobi Gligoroski;
  • Chris Jacobs;
  • Jean Lowther;
  • Brad Vann;
  • Will Hoffman;
  • Jennifer Owens;
  • Trevor Muller;
  • Russell Hallberg;
  • Subramaniyam Ramachandran;
  • Goce Spiroski;
  • Kate Lowenhoff;
  • Aaron Higgins;
  • James Rush; and
  • Cyril Boutsis.

Authorisation is limited to the 2024-2025 Fire Breaks Period, Between 1 November 2024 and 30 April 2025, and expires on 30 April 2025.

Authorisation is limited to the 2024/25 Fire Breaks Period, between 1 November 2024 and 30 April 2025, and expires on 30 April 2025.

For further information, contact our Ranger Services team on 9273 6000 or email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Vincent fire safe.

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