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BEFORE YOU LIGHT THAT FIRE
This guide from the RFS sets out the main things you need to know before you like a fire for hazard reduction purposes
GETTING A HAZARD REDUCTION CERTIFICATE
Do you need a Hazard Reduction Certificate? You’ll need one if you are doing a pile burn at any time of the year in the Northern Beaches LGA. After you complete this application it you’ll need to submit it to the RFS Northern Beaches District Office
GETTING A FIRE PERMIT
If you are doing a pile burn during the bushfire danger period (usually 1 October to 31 March) you’ll need a Fire Permit as well as a Hazard Reduction Certificate. Get your Hazard Reduction Certificate first then contact the Brigade on 9999 4404 or sirfb@sirfb.org.au
INFORMATION ON PILE BURNS
Are you looking for details about how to do a pile burn? This guide from the RFS tells you what you need to know. If you need more help contact the Brigade by email at sirfb@sirfb.org.au
FIRES NEAR ME APP (iOS)
Stay up to date with the status of fires in your area with this must have app from the RFS
FIRES NEAR ME APP (ANDROID)
Stay up to date with the status of fires in your area with this must have app from the RFS
CREATING A BUSHFIRE PLAN
Learn how to make a bushfire survival plan for you and your family with this information from the Rural Fire Service
