Bushfire Risk Management Planning Portal

Welcome to the DFES Bushfire Risk Management Planning portal.

The portal has been developed by the Office of Bushfire Risk Management (OBRM) to assist local governments to develop, maintain and review their Bushfire Risk Management (BRM) Plans.

Should you require assistance or to obtain access to the portal please contact obrm@dfes.wa.gov.au

Overview

The BRM Program supports local governments to reduce bushfire risk.

A BRM Plan helps local governments identify and manage bushfire risks within their district, considering all land regardless of tenure. The plan also provides a treatment strategy for land managed by local government.

The Guidelines for Preparing a Bushfire Risk Management Plan outline the process for developing a BRM Plan, while the Bushfire Risk Management Planning Handbook provides practical guidance on applying the BRM risk assessment methodology.

The Portal

Phase 1 of the BRM Planning Portal is now live, providing local governments access to a:

• library of helpful documents
• copy of the local government’s current endorsed BRM Plan
• review checklist to maintain OBRM endorsement
• form to request an extension of a review deadline

The portal will continue to be developed to meet the needs of local governments in the BRM Program.

Please email obrm@dfes.wa.gov.au with feedback, enquiries or ideas to improve the portal experience.