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SMS Notification - Bushfire Service

You can subscribe to Shire of Northam's free Bush Fire Information SMS Service.

This notification service will enable residents to be directly informed about changes to:

  • Burning periods
  • Total Fire Bans
  • Harvest, Vehicle movement and Hot Works Ban
  • Cancellation or suspension of Permits to Burn
  • Other Fire information all year round.

Register for SMS Notification

The mobile number used for this service is 0419 497 039.

Save this number in your phone contacts to ensure that it does not go to your spam or blocked messages.

To unsubscribe or Opt-out from the service: Message Stop from the recent message from this service.


Disclaimer

This service is not an emergency warning system. Current bush fire warnings are not included in this service.

Emergency alerts will be sent from the Emergency Broadcast Network to notify people in affected areas by SMS/landline. 

Do not rely on service in the event of a bush fire emergency. Leaving early is the safest option.

You do not have to register to receive notifications from the Emergency Broadcast Network. It is sent, if you are in the area of warning.


Stay Informed

For up-to-date information on incidents and warnings visit the DFES website at Emergency WA. 

For all emergencies (Police, Fire, Ambulance) call 000.

Updated 24.09.25

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