What is a Fire Break?
A fire-break is a strip of land that has been cleared of all trees, shrubs, grass or other flammable materials to act as a barrier to help stop the the spread or size of a fire.
Fire breaks also allow access for firefighting vehicles to all areas of your property.
Firebreaks are required for the following reasons:
- Provide a safe area for firefighters to work from in a bushfire.
- Prevent the extension of a bushfire.
- Prevent a fire from entering or leaving your property.
- Provide a starting point to contain a bushfire.
What are the legal firebreak requirements for my property?
Installing and maintaining firebreaks each year is a legal requirement for all land owners/occupiers within the Shire.
Specific details about what is required and the key dates are provided in the Shire's current Fire Hazard Reduction Notice.
Fire Hazard Reduction Notice 2024-2025
Firebreak requirements are based on risk and land size. Check below for the specific legal requirements for you and your property.
It is the landowners responsibility to maintain and ensure the standard and quality of firebreaks on their land. All Firebreaks must be installed by 15 September 2024 and maintained free of all flammable material up to and including 15th March as per requirements in relation to Section 33 of the Bush Fire Act 1954.
Properties will be inspected to ensure they comply with Council Requirements
What should my Fire break look like?
Compliant Firebreaks-
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Non-Compliant Firebreak-
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Download a copy of the Fire Break Information Sheet from DFES-
Fire Break Information Sheet
For more information your can visit the DFES website
DFES- Be Fire Prepared