Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I let off fireworks?
  • Can I burn off on my property?
  • Can I use a gas or electric barbecue?
  • Can I use a solid fuel kettle barbecue?
  • Can I use a pizza oven?

These common questions and more are addressed on CFS Fact Sheet - Restrictions: What can and can't I do during a fire danger season?

The CFS also has available on their website a large range of Fact Sheets including:

  • Aerial fire-fighting
  • Building a home in a bushfire risk area
  • Bushfire advice and warning messages
  • Bushfire safer places
  • Creating fuel breaks around your home
  • Emergency Kits
  • Grinders, welders, cutters and engines
  • How buildings burn
  • Permits to burn
  • Planning to leave early
  • Planning to stay and defend
  • Preparing pets and livestock for bushfires
  • Preparing your home for bushfires
  • Private bushfire shelters - bunkers
  • Ways to stay informed
  • Looking after horses in bushfires - Guide
  • The Fire Danger Season - Guide
  • What to do when a bushfire happens - Guides

Further Information

Should you have any further queries, please contact Council on (08) 8828 1200.