Fire Control Officer and Volunteer Fire BrigadesThe Shire of Harvey, in accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954, S.38 2A has declared the following persons to be authorised Bush Fire Control officers for the period of 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021:
- Chief Bush Fire Control Officer
- Michael Papalia – 0439 922 606
- Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer (South)
- Wayne Jackson – 0418 940 929
- Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer (North)
- Vaughn Byrd – 0404 800 302
Area Fire Control OfficersContact a Fire Control Officer for a burning permit between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday only and 48 hours’ notice is required prior to burning. Find out more about permits to burn.
Area | Area Fire Control Officer | Contact details |
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Leschenault, Australind, Parkfield and Wellesley | Peter Simpson | 0419 989 660 |
Binningup, Parkfield and Wellesley | Mal Adams | 0447 000 834 |
Myalup | Wayne Jackson | 0418 940 929 |
Yarloop and Hoffman | Matthew Anzellino | 0437 411 614 |
Uduc | Kevin Prowse | 0418 921 811 |
Brunswick Town | Robert George | (08) 9726 1132 |
Roelands and Olive Hill | Robert George | 0417 173 553 |
Harvey Hills | Vaughn Byrd | 0404 800 302 |
Cookernup and Hoffman | Murray Hooper | 0435 224 912 |
Benger | Vaughn Byrd | 0404 800 302 |
Shire Officers- Waste and Community Safety Support Officer: Call (08) 9729 0344
- Coordinator Safety Services: Call 08) 9729 0350
Harvey and Australind Rangers- Scott Frater: Call 0419 047 528
- Bob Steers: Call 0438 944 259
- Andrew Church: Call 0418 934 942
Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadesThere are eight Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades (VBFB), two State Emergency Services (SES) and three Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) operating within the Shire.
If you require assistance with the burning/hazard reduction of your property, contact the following:
Brigade/Service | Name | Contact details |
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Binningup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Mal Adams | 0447 000 834 |
Brunswick Fire and Rescue Service | Francis Burgoyne | 0414 246 760 |
Cookernup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Murray Hooper | 0435 224 912 |
Eaton/Australind Fire and Rescue Service | Richard Constantine | 0408 940 476 |
Harvey Fire and Rescue Service | Scott Britza | 0409 015 047 |
Harvey Hills Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Vaughn Byrd | 0404 800 302 |
Leschenault Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Peter Simpson | 0419 989 660 |
Myalup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Brett Parkinson | 0400 932 219 |
Olive Hills/Roelands Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Robert George | 0417 173 553 |
Uduc Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Kevin Prowse | 0418 921 811 |
Yarloop Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Matthew Anzellino | 0437 411 614 |
Emergency services volunteeringVolunteers are an imperative part of protecting our communities within our Shire.
If volunteering is of interest to you please contact your local brigade or unit.
Many of the volunteers mention how it has been a great way to meet other community members and assist in building resilience within the community.
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