FIRE MANAGEMENT
Fire Danger Season
Fire Danger Season Dates & Permits CFS
Download the 'Are You Bushfire Ready' Brochure here. Print out the CFS QR code poster and display at your workplace for easy access to updates.
During the Fire Danger Season, restrictions are placed on lighting fires to reduce the chance of large fires starting.
These restrictions are escalated when a Total Fire Ban Day is declared.
Restrictions on fires under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 will apply throughout South Australia on the dates declared by the CFS Chief Officer.
Fire Prevention
Fire prevention starts with you - our community. We would like to provide you with the knowledge to implement safety measures to protect your family, animals and property.
Under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005,(FESA) Council has an obligation to undertake Fire Prevention measures within its area.
Council is guided by the Murray Mallee Bushfire Management Committee (MMBMC). The MMBMC is part of the new two tiered approach, with the State Bushfire Coordination Committee (SBCC) having the legislative responsibility for bushfire management planning in South Australia. Bushfire Management Area Plans will replace the old District Bushfire Prevention Plans.
Each year during the months of October and November, depending on seasonal conditions, properties are assessed for compliance against the Fire and Emergency Services Act and Regulations. If a property needs attention, a notice will be issued giving the property owner direction on the requirements. If this notice is not complied with, Council may issue Expiation under the FESA and slash the allotment and/or arrange for a contractor to carry out the work, with the owner being on-charged any associated costs.
Landholders are asked to keep their property clean and free from fire hazards at all times of the year particularly during the fire danger season. Please remember that bushfire prevention is an obligation, not an option.
Council requires that all properties comply with the following:
- If your property is under 2 hectares, it is required to have grass and undergrowth reduced to a maximum height of 100 mm by the start of the Fire Danger Season.
- If your property is over 2 hectares, a 5 metre fire break is to be established as close as possible to the boundary of the property at the beginning of the Fire Danger Season
Free Clean Green Organic (waste) Drop Off Days
To assist with fire prevention in the region, the Rural City of Murray Bridge have organised free green organic drop off days throughout the year for residents (in addition to the green organics kerbside service).
For more information visit Free Clean Green Organic (Waste) Drop Off Days
THE RURAL CITY OF MURRAY BRIDGE IS WITHIN THE MURRAYLANDS FIRE BAN DISTRICT
Rural City of Murray Bridge Council Domestic Burning Permits and CFS Schedule 9 and 10 Permits can be issued after an application process.
On completion of the application, Council Officers will inspect the area to assess if a permit will be issued.
- A Domestic Burning Permit is required within the designated township of Murray Bridge and is only available during non-fire danger season and only issued for the removal of declared/noxious weeds that cannot be removed from site.
- Schedule 9 and 10 permits are required during the Fire Danger Season.
Burning in the Open during Fire Danger Season and Total Fire Ban Days
For information on What you Can and Can’t Do during the Fire Danger Season and Total Fire Ban days please refer to the CFS webpage.
If the information you require is not on the CFS website you may telephone the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
Burning permit FAQs:
Within the township of Murray Bridge, you can have a small domestic fire in a contained fire pit, brazier or chiminea – for outdoor heating. You can also use charcoal, dry wood, or other dry plant material to create a small fire for food and beverage preparation. This should be done in a size appropriate to the purpose.
However, no one can have any form of fire on a total fire ban day.
The policy is about protecting public safety, air quality and neighbourhood amenity, while still allowing limited, carefully managed burning where it is genuinely necessary.
Sometimes.
The policy works alongside fire danger season controls, Total Fire Ban days and CFS permits, helping residents navigate overlapping responsibilities. See more on this here.
No, never.
No. Read the details on why here.
A Domestic Burning Permit is only required within the designated township of Murray Bridge and is only available during non-fire danger season.
Schedule 9 and 10 permits are required during the Fire Danger Season.
Yes. But as above, ensure it is size appropriate and contained per the recommendations above. Read more here. However, no one can have any form of fire on a total fire ban day.
Yes. You can have a small domestic fire in a contained fire pit, brazier or chiminea – for outdoor heating.
However, no one can have any form of fire on a total fire ban day.
There is no cost.
If you’re ever under about whether you can have a fire or not, please refer to information and link at this site, or phone us directly on 8539 0100.