Bush Fires and Fire Management

Find information about bushfire safety, burning periods, permits, fire bans, emergency preparedness and recovery, and the steps you can take to help protect your property and community.

Today's Fire Rating is

No Rating

 

The Fire Danger Rating tells you how dangerous a fire would be if one started. 

Ratings are forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology, based on weather and other environmental conditions such as fuel load.

  • Moderate: Plan and prepare
  • High: Be ready to act 
  • Extreme: Take action now to protect life and property
  • Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas.

Visit DFES for more information.

DFES - Know your Fire Danger Rating

 

Asset Protection Zones Find out about creating an APZ on your property to reduce the risk of bush fire.
Burning Periods and Fire Danger Ratings. Find out about current Burning Periods and Fire Danger Ratings.
Permit to Burn Find out when you need a permit and how to apply.
Bushfire Information SMS Tool You can subscribe to a free bushfire safety information SMS notification service here.
Fire Bans Find out about Total Fire Bans and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans.
Firebreaks and Fuel Load Notice Access the annual Fire Break and Fuel Load Notice and advice on firebreaks.
Fire Pits, BBQs, Pizza Ovens and Smokers Find out when you cannot use a fire pit, BBQ, smoker or pizza oven due to fire safety reasons.
Hazard Reduction Burns Find out about planned burns offs and prescribed burns, including requesting assistance.
Local Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades Access contact details for Bush Fire Brigades and find out how to become a volunteer.
Public Land and Verges (Fire Management) Find out about working together to manage fuel loads on verges.
Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery Find out about preparing for a bushfire, and what to do during and after a bushfire.
Bushfire Recovery Find advice on managing health and safety risks after a bushfire.