Information on carrying out a planned burn
Notifying Triple Zero Victoria about planned burns prevents unnecessary fire brigade response. Callers reporting an actual fire can then verify that the fire is a planned burn. If this can't be verified a fire brigade will be asked to respond.
Before you notify us and carry out your planned burn, ensure:
- You are following regulations or laws by CFA and your local council.
- You notify your neighbours if your activity will generate fire and smoke.
- Check the weather forecast for the day of the activity and a few days afterwards.
- Establish a gap in vegetation or fire break of no less than three metres cleared of all flammable material.
- There are enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively.
Check CFAs Burning Off page for more information.
How to notify?
Register online on the Fire Permits Victoria website. This is the quickest and easiest way to register your burn off.
This is the best option if your burn off commences more than two hours from now.
If you wish to start your burn-off immediately, register your burn-off by calling 1800 668 511, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please provide the following information about your burn-off when registering:
- Location
- Date and expected start and finish times
- Estimated size
- What you intend to burn
National Relay Service Users can ring 1300 555 727 and ask for information to be relayed to Triple Zero Victoria via 1800 668 511.
During periods of high demand, Triple Zero Victoria will prioritise the most urgent calls which may result in extended waiting times. Registering online is the faster and simplest option.
Email
Complete the Burn off Notification Form (PDF 638KB) and email the form to burnoffs@triplezero.vic.gov.au
To ensure that the fire services are aware of your planned burn, register your burn-off notification using the methods above.
Only call 000 in an emergency.
Page last updated: Tuesday, 3 September 2024 1:20:13 PM