Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 6. FIRE CONTROL BF1: Roadside Burning The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority to approve applications for the burning of road verges Guideline Any approval will be conditional of being in accordance with Council Policy. Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 Shire of Cuballing Policy 6.4 BF2: Use of Shire Vehicles during Fire The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority for the use of Council plant and equipment in the event of a fire. Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 On Delegation Manager Works & Services BF3: Extension/Reduction Restricted/Prohibited Burning Periods The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority to suspend, amend or vary Prohibited and Restricted burning times. Guideline The Chief Executive Officer will exercise this delegation in consultation with the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 Bush Fire Act 1954 sections 17(7)(a), 17(8), 17(10) & 18(5)(a) Bush Fire Regulations 1954 regulation 15C BF4: Control of Fires The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority, volunteer bush fire where Council’s brigades believe they cannot effectively or safely manage a bush fire incident, to transfer control of that incident to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). Guidelines The Shire will support management of any incident with: FESA’s At least one and preferably more senior shire bushfire control officers will be a member of the Incident Management Team to provide local knowledge and facilitate effective liaison with local firefighting resources.
Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 6. FIRE CONTROL BF1: Roadside Burning The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority to approve applications for the burning of road verges Guideline Any approval will be conditional of being in accordance with Council Policy. Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 Shire of Cuballing Policy 6.4 BF2: Use of Shire Vehicles during Fire The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority for the use of Council plant and equipment in the event of a fire. Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 On Delegation Manager Works & Services BF3: Extension/Reduction Restricted/Prohibited Burning Periods The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority to suspend, amend or vary Prohibited and Restricted burning times. Guideline The Chief Executive Officer will exercise this delegation in consultation with the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. Reference: Local Government Act 1995 section 5.42 Bush Fire Act 1954 sections 17(7)(a), 17(8), 17(10) & 18(5)(a) Bush Fire Regulations 1954 regulation 15C BF4: Control of Fires The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority, where Council’s volunteer bush fire brigades believe they cannot effectively or safely manage a bush fire incident, to transfer control of that incident to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). Guidelines The Shire will support FESA’s management of any incident with: At least one and preferably more senior shire bushfire control officers will be a member of the Incident Management Team to provide local knowledge and facilitate effective liaison with local firefighting resources.