Fire Management

Now's the time to clean up your property. With predictions of another high fire risk this summer, we all need to play our part in making sure we are fire ready. Below is some important information on what Council is doing as well as information to help you prepare. There is also links to important events, websites and contact information.

For up to date information about preparing for fire, warnings and current incidents please visit the CFA website.

What you can do to prepare

Have a Plan.
Your plan should include what you and your family will do on a high fire risk day.
Clean Up Your Property:

• Keep grass cut
• Clean leaves out of you gutters
• Remove dead undergrowth and fallen branches
• Reduce fine fuels such as long, dry grass, fallen leaves and twigs from around your house
• Check for potential fire hazards
• Firewood
• Household junk stored under carports or eaves
• Pot plants / Hanging baskets
• Bushes against the house
• Vines on the house
• Surrounding structures - decks, pergolas
• Garden furniture and
• Under house items.

What We Are Doing

• Regularly inspecting properties
• Issuing fire prevention notices to non compliant landowners
• Fire preparations for Council reserves
• Reviewing Emergency Management and Fire Prevention Plans and
• Promoting greater Fire Awareness.

Further Information

For more information call 9249 4000 or email info@brimbank.vic.gov.au