Be aware that fire restrictions for our area are now in force.

 Fire restrictions during the Fire Danger Period

Fire restrictions are now in force. This means you cannot light a fire in the open air unless you have a permit or comply with certain requirements.

If you don't obtain a permit, you could be breaking the law and may be prosecuted.

• More about restrictions and what you can and can't do

Other types of fire restrictions

• Local municipalities (councils or shires) may have their own local laws in relation to lighting fires. Contact your local council to find out what local laws may be in place. Note: The local laws may be in place 12 months of the year.

Burning off during the Fire Danger Period

You need a permit to burn-off during the Fire Danger Period. You must also notify ESTA of your burn-off. Otherwise brigades might be called out unnecessarily.

• How to register your burn-off

Total Fire Ban days

Total Fire Bans are different to the Fire Danger Period.

A Total Fire Ban Day can be declared at any time throughout the year. No fires are to be lit in the open air on Total Fire Ban Days unless you have a special permit.

When calling 000 it is very important to be as accurate as possible with your information, especially in regard to location of an incident. The CFA gives examples of information you will be asked for, and the more accurate information you can give - the faster and more precisely we can respond.

One of the common problems we encounter is information provided by people who are driving past an incident. It is very important you give accurate information as to where the actual incident is. People sometimes give locations of where they are at the time of the call, which may be some distance from the actual original scene itself.

Information from the CFA on 000 here

If you have an emergency please do not attempt to contact the fire brigade directly.