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Bush Fire Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Bush Fire Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the Council on matters pertaining to obligations within the Bush Fires Act and the organising, managing, resourcing and training of volunteer bush fire brigades.

This Committee is a mandated Committee established under Part V, Section 67 of the Bush Fire Act 1954 and does not have any delegated authority.

The two documents that act as guidelines for the holding of Committee Meetings are as follows:

Related Information

Upcoming Meetings

Upcoming Meetings for this committee are available at the link below:

Council Meetings - Upcoming Meetings - Bush Fire Advisory Committee

Past Committee Meetings

Previous Agendas and Minutes for this committee are available at the link below:

Council Meetings - Past Meetings - Bush Fire Advisory Committee

Membership

  • The Shire President (Presiding Member);
  • Cr R Mills (Deputy Presiding Member);
  • Chief Executive Officer Shire of Toodyay;
  • Executive Manager Infrastructure, Assets and Services;
  • Community Emergency Services Manager;
  • Chief Bush Fire Control Officer;
  • Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer;
  • Captain from Bejoording Bush Fire Brigade;
  • Captain from Coondle-Nunile Bush Fire Brigade;
  • Captain from Toodyay Central Bush Fire Brigade;
  • Captain from Morangup Bush Fire Brigade;
  • Captain from Julimar Bush Fire Brigade;
  • Toodyay Volunteer Fire & Rescue Representative;
  • Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) District Officer;

Meeting Dates

Meetings are held in the Shire's Council Chambers, unless otherwise advised.   All dates are subject to change.

6 November 2025

22 January 2026

9 April 2026

9 July 2026

8 October 2026

Charter - Bush Fire Advisory Committee

Information about the Bush Fire Advisory Committee is contained in the Committee Charter adopted by Council here

Bush Fire Operating (Administrative) Procedures

Information about these administrative procedures is here.