Fire and Emergency Services

In the case of an emergency call 000

Bushfires

The City of Armadale is rated as one of the highest fire risk areas in the State.

Both permanent and volunteer fire and rescue brigades together with the City's own volunteer bushfire brigades co-operate to ensure maximum fire protection for our City.

The innovative co-location of bushfire and, fire and rescue volunteer brigades at the Roleystone Fire Station is unique and is indicative of Council's proactive approach to fire safety. There are three volunteer fire brigades within the City of Armadale. They are:

• Roleystone Volunteer Fire Services, Jarrah Road, Roleystone
• Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Waterwheel Road, Bedfordale
• WA Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Forrest Road, Armadale

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Fire control officers

Below are the contact details of the City's fire control officers.

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Burning

Burning is prohibited at certain times of the year and permits are required.

Barbeques and incinerators

Gas and electric barbeques are permitted at any time in approved locations. Solid fuel barbeques and incinerators are PROHIBITED Fire Danger Rating is Very High, Severe, Extreme or Catastrophic.

Don't fuel fires:

• don't have thick vegetation right up to the walls of your home
• clear all flammable material from around houses, sheds and fences
• store firewood, timber, petrol and kerosene well away from the house
• don't have flammable trees such as conifers near buildings
• clear all dead leaves out of gutters regularly
• remove dead trees and branches which, when burning could drop on your roof
• remove rubbish regularly
• rake up leaves, twigs, and dead material regularly
• burn off dry grass and vegetation at the approved times and in the approved manner

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Fireworks

Fireworks must be approved in advance by the Department of Mines (contact the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer on 9399 0111).

Advice is available

For further advice on how to protect your home including when and how to burn contact your local volunteer bush fire brigade or the City of Armadale Rangers Department on 9399 0111.

Volunteer bush fire brigades

Volunteer bush fire brigades welcome individuals who are prepared to join and assist in fire prevention and fire fighting. Contact your local Bush Fire Control Officer for more information. You do not need to be an 'active firefighter' to be involved - you could be part of the back up support crews that coordinate headquarter operations, welfare or communications.

Firebreak Notice

Please download the 2011-2012 Firebreak Notice (PDF 22.7 KB).

Aerial firebreak inspections

Aerial firebreak inspections are carried out on 1 December each year. They are then followed by an extensive on ground inspection program.

FESA Links

The following are some links to useful information provided by the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia website.

• FESA fire hazard information
• Prepare for Bushfires
• Fire Safety in the Home
• Prevent Arson

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