THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Mornington Peninsula Shire will begin at 1am on Monday 9 December. Residents are encouraged to use the time before the FDP to prepare their properties. This includes cleaning up dry grass, leaves, and other flammable materials, as well as completing safe private burn-offs while they are still permitted.CFA Deputy Chief Officer Trevor Owen (Southeast) stressed the importance of taking early action as conditions continue to dry across the region. “Now is the time for residents to act by clearing around their homes and ensuring any private burn-offs are completed safely before restrictions come into…
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THE fire danger period will officially finish at 1am on Wednesday 1 May for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.CFA Deputy Chief Officer South East Trevor Owen said all landowners could burn off without a CFA permit once the fire danger ended but needed to be mindful of applicable municipal regulations.“Registering your burn-off ensures that if smoke or fire is reported, the incident is cross-checked with our register, which prevents firefighters from unnecessarily responding and allows Triple Zero call takers to focus their efforts on emergency calls,” Owen said. First published in the Mornington News – 30th April 2024