Fire Prevention | City of Greater Geelong

Emergencies

Fire Prevention

Our fire prevention unit covers a wide range of issues relating to fire and the safety of the community.

We work closely with the Fire Rescue Victoria and Country Fire Authority at all times.

Issues dealt with throughout the year include:

fire prevention inspections
fire hazards
fires
smoke
excessive vegetation on a vacant residential property
permits to burn.

Legislative requirements

Each government authority is required by law to employ a Fire Prevention Officer.

Fire Prevention inspections are carried out from November to March each year and properties within our municipality are inspected to ensure that they are maintained in a fire safe condition. Follow-up action is undertaken on the properties that have not been cleared in a satisfactory manner.

Permits to burn are issued mainly for fuel reduction purposes and have stringent conditions attached and will only be issued outside the danger period each year.

Advice is always available on any fire issue.

Fire prevention terms

It helps to understand the phrases used in relation to Fire Prevention. These terms are used regularly when fire prevention is discussed.

Please click on each link to learn about these terms and related information:

Fire danger period - also referred to as a fire restriction period
Fire hazards
Fire hazard inspections

Emergencies

Total Fire Ban days

Total Fire Ban days relate to specific zones in Victoria and are declared by the Country Fire Authority.

Emergencies

Fire hazard inspections - schedule and information

We undertake fire inspections of the entire municipality annually. Starting dates may alter from year to year. currently under review

Roads and streets

Rural roadside maintenance

We are responsible for maintaining rural roadsides within our municipality.

Emergencies

Be prepared for an emergency

Preparing for a possible emergency is an important way to help protect yourself and your family in the event that one occurs.

Fees & charges

Planning reference information

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We commence preparation for the fire season from late October to the end of December. This consists of roadside slashing on all non-biodiversity roadsides and excludes VicRoads networks.
The Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) has an ongoing program in place to reduce the risk of fire on public land and state reserves. To find out more about this program or to get the latest update on the Planned Burning Program please check the DELWP website or telephone 136 186 during business hours only.
If you require extra time to clear your property you will need to contact the Fire Prevention Department to discuss the matter prior to the expiration date listed on the Fire Prevention Notice. The Fire Prevention Officer will then assess the matter. You can contact our Fire Prevention Department on 03 5272 4494 or 03 5272 5272 and they will pass your message on.