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 2021 to 30 June 2022:
- 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 |
|---|
| Australind, Leschenault, Parkfield and Wellesley | Peter Simpson | 0419 989 660 |
| Binningup, Parkfield and Wellesley | Peter Simpson | 0419 989 660 |
| Myalup | Wayne Jackson | 0418 940 929 |
| Hoffman and Yarloop | Darryl Wilson | 0499 406 393 |
| Uduc | Kevin Prowse | 0418 921 811 |
| Brunswick Town | Robert George | (08) 9726 1132 |
| Olive Hill, Brunswick and Roelands | Robert George | 0417 173 553 |
| Harvey Hills/Benger | Vaughn Byrd | 0404 800 302 |
| Cookernup and Hoffman | Derek Everington | 0448 197 723 |
Shire Officers- Nicole Beauclarke, Waste and Community Safety Support Officer - 9729 0344
- Andrew Church, Coordinator Ranger Services - 9729 0350
Harvey and Australind RangersFor Ranger Services during office hours please call 9729 0333. After office hours please contact a duty Ranger on 0419 047 528.
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 |
|---|
| Binningup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Dario Nandapi | 0429 201 534 |
| Brunswick Fire and Rescue Service | Colin Keys | 0456 111 175 |
| Cookernup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Derek Everington | 0448 197 723 |
| Eaton/Australind Fire and Rescue Service | Matthew Stoltenbarg | 0456 957 281 |
| Harvey Fire and Rescue Service | Scott Britza | 0409 015 047 |
| Harvey Hills Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Doug Buist | 0450 302 511 |
| Leschenault Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Michael Papalia | 0439 922 606 |
| Myalup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Brett Parkinson | 0400 932 219 |
| Olive Hills/Roelands Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | Wayne Fenn | 0448 767 681 |
| 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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