Fire permits and regulated burning times
MEDIA RELEASE - Fire permits and regulated burning times
March 2015
Zone six in the Shire of Manjimup, encompassing Northcliffe and Walpole, entered the restricted burning period on 1 March 2015 which continues until 12 April 2015.During the restricted burning period, burning can only be carried out with a permit from the Fire Control Officer for the Volunteer Brigade.Permits are generally issued with conditions attached to them, which must be adhered to for the safety of the whole community.
"We don't want to stop controlled permitted burns during the restricted period, because it is normal practice and they contribute to the overall safety of the community. We understand the fragility of the community following the recent bushfire, and we all need to be cognizant and sensitive of what they're going through; unnecessary angst can be avoided if permit holders are vigilant with adhering to the conditions on the permit," explained Shire President Wade DeCampo.
"Most permits aren't actually issued by the Shire. Residents can contact the Fire Control Officer of their local volunteer bushfire brigade, who have the local knowledge and understanding of the area, and who will make sure the conditions are suited to the area of the burn and the weather patterns of the day."
The regulated burning times for all zones are detailed below, which are detailed in the Firebreak and Fuel Hazard Notice 2014/2015, issued in 2014 by the Shire of Manjimup, which also contains the attached information on volunteer brigades and contact details of the Fire Control Officers.
The Shire of Manjimup is working closely with the Office of Bushfire Risk Management, who are currently reviewing the permit to burn process.
"The most important message is for people to abide by the regulated burning periods, and it is crucial to stick to the conditions that are included on burn permits because they are there for a reason," said Cr DeCampo.
Zone 8 - Manjimup / Pemberton / Quinninup | ||
Restricted 9 November 2014 - 21 December 2014 | Prohibited (No Burning) 22 December 2014 - 14 March 2015 | Restricted 15 March 2015 - 26 April 2015 |
| Zone 6 - Northcliffe / Walpole | ||
Restricted 19 November 2014 - 31 December 2014 | Prohibited (No Burning) 1 January 2015 - 28 February 2015 | Restricted 1 March 2015 - 12 April 2015 |
VOLUNTEER BUSHFIRE BRIGADES & FIRE CONTROL OFFICERS
| BRIGADE | FIRE CONTROL OFFICER |
| Balbarrup/Wilgarup | Gary Ryan 9771 2955 |
| Browns Road | Rob Stringer 9776 1648 or 0400 200 287 |
| Dingup | Josh Kanny 0429 881 528 |
| Dunreath | Tom Muir 9773 1296 |
| Eastbrook | Dennis Barnsby 9776 1114 |
| Glenoran | Kim Skoss 9772 1490 |
| Jardee | Mick Terrigno 9771 1637 or 0419 864 687 |
| Linfarne | Frank Shaw 9772 1274 |
| Manjimup/Pemberton | Shire Rangers 9771 7777 |
| Middlesex | Don Kammann 9772 3512 Robert Thorn 9771 1703 or 0409 815 977 |
| Mordalup | Mark Muir 9769 1001 or 0427 691 001 |
| Northcliffe Central | Robert Daubney 9776 6018 |
| Northcliffe Town Site | Paul Owens 0427 270 715 |
| Windy Harbour | Rod Parkes 9776 7345 |
| Northcliffe | Paul Owens 0427 270 715 Rod Parkes 9776 7345 Peter Russell 9776 7148 Alan Daubney 9775 1056 |
| Pemberton North | Hugh Jackson 9776 1047 or 0417 761 557 |
| Pemberton West | Shire Rangers 9771 7777 or Tom Backhouse 9776 1472 |
| Perup | Eric Ipsen 9773 1237 |
| Quinninup | Maurice Humphrey 9773 1278 |
| Quinninup | Greg Montgomery 9773 1361 Mick Eastwood 9773 1243 |
| Ringbarkers | Paul Tempre 9771 1311 or 0417 095 899 |
| Seven Day Road / Appadene | Tom Winfield 9771 2067 |
| Smith Brook | Bill Rice 9772 3543 |
| Springall | Tom Winfield 9771 2067 Shire Rangers 9771 7777 |
| Springfield | Tom Backhouse 9776 1472 Keith Jackson 9776 1206 |
| Upper Warren | John Mottram 9773 1179 or 0417 993 536 |
| Walpole | Glen Burton 9840 1332 Richard Williams 9840 1243 Rod Leggerini 9840 1417 |
| Yanmah | Brad Wren 9772 1397 or 0427 959 431 |
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Authorised by Andrew Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Manjimup.
Contact: 9771 7777
Contact for comment: Wade DeCampo, Shire President.
Contact: 0427 094 081
Contact Gina Nieuwendyk, Public Relations Officer, Shire of Manjimup
Contact: 9771 7777
