The Shire of Ravensthorpe Firebreak Notice 2026–2027 outlines the requirements for preparing and maintaining properties across the Shire of Ravensthorpe.

Property owners and occupiers should read the Notice carefully, as requirements vary according to property zone and size and several changes apply this year.

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📃Shire of Ravensthorpe Firebreak Notice 2026-2027

Variations

If you cannot meet the requirements of the Firebreak Notice, you may apply for a variation.

Applications close 1 October each year.

Variation application forms are available:

• from the Ravensthorpe or Hopetoun Shire offices
• by contacting the Shire during office hours to request a copy by email or post.

Annual Firebreak Notice timeline

The following dates apply each year.

Firebreak Notice Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Not sure what the Firebreak Notice requirements mean for your property?

Our Firebreak Notice Frequently Asked Questions cover some of the most common questions about property requirements, compliance, Asset Protection Zones, grass height, variations and where to get help.

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📃Shire of Ravensthorpe Firebreak Notice FAQs

Still unsure what you need to do? Contact the Shire and our team can help you understand the requirements for your property.

Burning periods

Burning periods differ between rural land and residential, rural residential, rural smallholding and special use land.

Check the table that applies to your property.

Rural

Period
31 March - 19 September	Unrestricted burning
20 September - 31 October	Restricted burning - permits required
1 November - 31 January	Prohibited burning
1 February - 30 March	Restricted burning - permits required

Residential, rural residential, rural smallholding and special use land

Period
1 February - 31 October	Restricted burning - permits required
1 November - 31 January	Prohibited burning

Burning is prohibited on Labour Day, the entire Easter long weekend (from Good Friday - Easter Monday), Anzac Day and the King's Birthday public holiday.

Burning is also prohibited on Sundays, except between 1 March and 31 October.

During the Restricted Burning Period, you must:

• obtain a written permit from an authorised Shire of Ravensthorpe Fire Control Officer
• comply with all conditions listed on your fire permit
• register your burn with DFES Communications Centre on 1800 198 140, using the nearest road intersection as the location of the planned burn
• notify the Shire on 08 9839 0000 or shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au before burning.

📄Find a Fire Control Officer

🔗Chief Bush Fire Control Officer and deputies

Need help preparing your property?

Property owners and occupiers who need assistance preparing their property to meet the requirements of the Firebreak Notice may wish to engage a local contractor.

🔗 View firebreak and compliance contractors

Looking for more info?

Our Bushfire Safety booklet brings together practical information to help you prepare for and stay safe during the bushfire season.

It includes information about burning periods, Total Fire Bans, Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans, preparing your property, travelling during bushfire season and what to do in an emergency.

Bushfire safety is a shared responsibility.

We encourage everyone to read the booklet, make a plan and know where to find reliable information when it matters.

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📃Shire of Ravensthorpe Bushfire Safety

Emergency information

For bushfire warnings and incidents, visit Emergency WA or follow DFES.

You can also download the Emergency WA app to receive alerts.