Fire Prevention enquiries should be directed to:

The District Council of Streaky Bay
PO Box 179, Streaky Bay SA 5680
29 Alfred Terrace, Streaky Bay
Phone Office: 8626 1001
Email: dcstreaky@streakybay.sa.gov.au

To access the South Australian Country Fire Service website please click here

The District Council of Streaky Bay is located within the WEST COAST region of the Country Fire Service.

The Fire Danger Season on the WEST COAST commences on the 15 October 2025 and concludes on the 15 April 2026 (unless the Chief Officer of the CFS changes it).

Fire restrictions apply to everyone, not just those living in high bushfire risk areas.

Pursuant to Section 105F of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005, the owner of land is required to take action to protect property on the land from fire, or to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of through the land:

1. Section 105F requires that an owner of private land must take reasonable steps:

a. To prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land; and
b. To prevent or inhibit the spread of fire through the land; and
c. To protect property on the land from fire; and
d. To minimise the threat to human life from a fire on the land.

2. The following matters may be considered relevant to determining whether a breach of these requirements have occurred:

a.   The nature of the land;
b.   Whether the land is in a country, metropolitan, township or other setting;
c.   The activities carried out on the land (including whether flammable or combustible materials or substances are used or stored on the land)
d.   Other statutory standards or requirements that apply to or in relation to the land.

3. If you fail to comply with a requirement of this notice:

a.   You may be liable to a significant fine; and
b.   An authorised person may proceed to carry out the work required by the notice and recover the costs against you.

Other matters may also be taken into account.

Property owners are required to maintain the property throughout the Fire Danger Season.  This may mean you will have to mow or slash the land several times during the season.

Legislation states that property owners must take reasonable steps to prevent the outbreak of fire on the land or from spreading to neighbouring properties.  Accordingly, Council will be doing inspections and issuing Fire Prevention Notices to the owners of land requiring attention.  The purpose of the notice is to provide for the control of flammable fuel such as weeds and grasses and the removal of accumulated litter beneath established trees to remove the potential for damage caused by fire.

Listed below are businesses in the area offering slashing and mowing services.  It you require this service please contact the business of your choice direct.

This is not a list of Council's preferred contractors, it has been created as a guide only.

If you are a Contractor and your name does not appear on this list, contact Council and we will arrange for it to be added.

The Fire Danger Season in the Streaky Bay fire district typically commences on the 1^st November and runs until the 15^th April, although this is subject to change each year (please refer to the CFS website for updates).

During the Fire Danger Season restrictions apply throughout the state of South Australia.  Fires and burning are not permitted unless a permit has been obtained from Council.

Fire Permit Types

There are two types of permits:

• Schedule 9 Permit – for fire or activities on days during the Fire Danger Season
• Schedule 10 Permit – for fires or activities on Total Fire Ban Days and are intended for emergency use only.

Fire Permits are available throughout the Fire Danger Season.

The District Council of Streaky Bay has implemented an online system to apply for a permit.  Fire permits must be approved by Council’s Fire Prevention Officer or an Authorised Officer. Refer below to apply for a permit.

Fire Permit Application and Conditions

An application for a Fire Permit must be made at least two (2) days prior to burning allowing Council’s authorised officer to assess the application and issue the permit.  All fire permits will be issued subject to fire bans and general weather conditions.

• Fires shall not be lit without a permit
• Fires must not be lit on any Total Fire Ban day

Once the permit has been issued, the permit holder:

• Must read and understand the permit and its conditions before proceeding
• The day of the planned burn off, check for updated fire bans and extreme weather conditions (high wind and high temperature).  These bans will apply for 24 hours midnight to midnight.
• Notify the council of your intention to burn at least 2 hours prior to ignition (see below)

PERMITS ARE NOT VALID ON A TOTAL FIRE BAN DAY

Fire and Activities Without a Permit

Some activities are permitted to be undertaken during the Fire Danger Season provided that strict conditions are complied with.  These activities include using gas appliances for cooking, electric welders and angle grinders, and fires for cooking and personal comfort. Refer the “what can I/ can’t I do” above.

Online Burning Notification

The District Council of Streaky Bay has implemented an online system to assist landholders, CFS volunteers and Council staff in managing the process of permitted burn notifications.

Any landholder with a permit to burn is required to notify Council at least 2 hours prior to ignition.

For further information visit the CFS websitewww.cfs.sa.gov.au

If you have any questions or you are experiencing any difficulty with the online permit or burn notification system, please contact the Council office on 0886261001 and ask to speak to the Fire Prevention Officer.

Grain Harvesting

The Grain harvesting Code of Practice applies to harvesting of any flammable crop, all grain harvesting and grain handling operations that occur “in the paddock”, including operation of grain harvesters, operation of vehicles involved in transporting grain, grain dryers and grain augers.

View the Grain Harvesting Code HERE

For further information

• CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au
• Bushfire Hotline: 1300 861 862
• Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au