Emergency Services

In the event of a fire emergency please call "000"

The Shire of Victoria Plains has a Firebreak and Fuel Reduction Notice to ensure safe and controlled harvesting operations throughout the Shire.

It is crucial residents are aware of these notices as fines may be incurred otherwise.

The Shire of Victoria Plains, Fire Control Officers are responsible for the issuing of Fire Permits and their contact details can be obtained from the Shire office on (08) 9628 7004 during office hours.

Fire Control Officers

SoVP FCO listing 2024 - 2025

Fire hazard reduction notice (s. 33 Bush Fire Act 1954)

s. 33 Notice Victoria Plains

Emergency Management

Victoria Plains LEMA

Fire Safety Booklet

Shire of Victoria Plains - Bushfire Safety

Harvest ban SMS register

Register for Harvest ban SMS

Remove or Update My Details

Online Form - Remove or Update Details From Harvest Ban SMS List

Total Fire Ban

Total Fire Ban

Gazetted Burning Periods

The Shire of Victoria Plains has four (4) blocks of gazetted burning periods.  All dates advertised are at the discretion of the Chief Fire Control Officer and the Chief Executive Officer and may be subject to change due to weather conditions.

To view the Shire of Victoria Plains gazetted burning periods please click here.

Volunteering

Midwest BFB Training Calendar 2023

Course Descriptions

Volunteer Hub

Emergency Services Volunteer Membership Application Form

Training Standards

Volunteer Communications

Minimum Training Requirements

Spontaneous volunteers (farmer response)

Online Rural Fire Awareness Course Information

Spontaneous Volunteer Requirements

Spontaneous Volunteer Bush Fire Training

Spontaneous Volunteer FAQ

Private Equipment Guide

Plans

Victoria Plains Bushfire Risk Management Plan 2021 - 2026

Useful Links

Alerts & Warnings

4 Day Fire Danger Ratings

Red Cross Preparing for Emergencies

Western Australian Government Gazette 

Shire of Victoria Plains Local Weather Stations