Carrick Fire Brigade

08/04/2026

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As advised by Tasmania Fire Service below, permits are ending but to help with unneccssay callouts to our volunteers another reminder if you are going to do a burn please register your burn on 1800 000 699 - its just a quick phone call

Please also consider any vineyards nearby as they are currently at a critical point in their fruit period and smoke maybe damaging to cropping

The 2025/26 Fire Permit
Period will end statewide tomorrow (Thursday, 9 April 2026).

ℹ️ From 2am tomorrow, if you’re considering burning on your property:
🤝 you don’t require a fire permit
🤝 BUT we encourage you to register your burn by calling 1800 000 699. Registering your burn will ensure your local Tasmania Fire Service brigade are aware of your plans and can respond accordingly.

📍 Remember:
➡️ Anyone conducting a burn must be capable of managing the fire and be mindful of changing weather conditions.
➡️ Make sure an adult is always attending the burn until it is fully extinguished.
➡️ Have suitable working firefighting equipment available to appropriately manage fire activity in the event that the fire begins to spread.
➡️ Never light fires in peat, humus, or marram grass.
➡️ Landowners are responsible for any damage caused by fires escaping their land.
➡️ Ensure your neighbours are aware and that your burn won’t adversely affect their health, or farming operations – particularly the wine industry, which is vulnerable to smoke.
➡️ Burning on private property is governed by local council by-laws and environmental laws about smoke emissions.

Further information is available at fire.tas.gov.au

26/03/2026

👨‍🚒Tasmania Fire Service is warning of the potential fire safety risk to stockpiling petrol and diesel at home.

⚠️🔥Storing extra fuel at home increases the risk of fire, fumes, and creates unsafe storage conditions.

➡️ To keep yourself, your household, and your community safe, please be aware of the following advice.

📌 Store only small amounts of fuel at home and ensure quantities remain below dangerous goods threshold limits.

📌 Use approved, clearly labelled fuel containers that comply with Australian Standards for flammable and combustible liquids.

📌 Keep fuel in a cool, well ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and any potential ignition sources to minimise fire and vapour hazards.

📌 Store fuel separately from incompatible chemicals, ensuring containers are upright, secure, and protected from heat.

📌 Maintain appropriate fire safety equipment, such as a portable dry chemical fire extinguisher, and ensure anyone who may need to use it understands safe operation.

📌 Keep all flammable liquids out of reach of children.

📌 Be aware that vapours from flammable liquids can significantly increase fire risks in both home fires and bushfires.

➡️ For further safety information visit the WorkSafe Tasmania website.
https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/Health-and-Safety/hazards-and-solutions-a-z/hazards-and-solutions-a-z-pages/f/fuel-storage-and-transport

➡️In an emergency, call 000 immediately.

17/03/2026

Closure
Three Capes Track
13–26 April 2026

The Three Capes Track will be closed from 13–26 April 2026 for planned burn operations and annual maintenance as part of Tasmania’s state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

These works help reduce bushfire risk, protect visitors, and conserve the stunning natural and cultural values of Tasman National Park.

Closed areas:
•Old Cape Pillar Track (the inland route to Cape Pillar)
•Bare Knoll Campground
•Three Capes Track (Denmans Cove, Stinking Bay, Arthurs Peak)

Open areas:
•Cape Huay Track (return)
•Crescent Bay Track
•The Tasman Coastal Trail
•Tunnel Bay Track
•Remarkable Cave
•Brown Mountain
•Cape Raoul
•Shipstern Bluff

The Fortescue Bay campground remains open.

This annual closure is part of PWS’ risk mitigation strategy, ensuring the Three Capes Track continues to deliver Australia’s premier coastal walking experience.

For more information, visit our Fire Management page: https://parks.tas.gov.au/about-us/fire-management/planned-burns

Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts and closures: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

03/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Southern Region from 2am, Wednesday 4 February until 2am, Thursday 5 February.

A suspension in the issuing of fire permits is in place in the Northern Region from 2am, Wednesday 4 February to 2am, Saturday 7 February.

During the total fire ban period:
❌ No fires are permitted in the open, including:
❌ incinerators
❌ burn-offs
❌ campfires and fire pots
❌ wood-fuelled barbecues

❗Restrictions apply to:
🔴 Welding, grinding, charring, soldering or gas cutting outdoor must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Hot Work Guideline
🔴 Harvesting, slashing or other outdoor machinery must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Machinery Operations Guideline.
🔴 Forestry Operations must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Forest Operations Guideline
🔴 Commercial outdoor cooking or catering activities must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Outdoor Oven Guideline

You can find out more about the rules during a Total Fire Ban at: fire.tas.gov.au/about/rules-during-fire-permit-periods-and-total-fire-bans

🔥 Fire Permit Suspension
❌ No new fire permits will be issued
❌ Any fire permits already issued for this period are cancelled, as conditions will be unsafe for burning.

🔥Had a fire recently?
Check it now and make sure it is fully extinguished – soak it, stir it, soak it again.

🏠 If you live in a bushfire-prone area:
📑 Review your Bushfire Plan now
📱 Stay informed at TasALERT or ABC Radio

🔥 See smoke or fire?
📞 Report it immediately to Triple Zero (000).

Keep up-to-date with:
🔴 bushfire.tas.gov.au - for the fire danger rating in your area.
🔴 bom.gov.au/tas/warnings – for the latest weather forecast and warnings.
🔴 tasalert.com – for current warnings and advice.
🔴 police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts – for road closures.

26/01/2026

16/01/2026

🔥Campfire ban – Tasman municipal area

From 2am on Friday 16 January 2026, campfires will be banned in all national parks and reserves in the Tasman municipal area.

We have extended our seasonal campfire bans because of the increasing underlying dryness in the landscape. The aim is to reduce the risk of bushfires during periods peak bushfire danger periods.

Campfires will be banned in the Lime Bay, Mill Creek and Banksia campgrounds.

Campfire bans also remain in place for all national parks and reserves in Maria Island and Flinders Island, all parks and reserves in the municipalities of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Dorset and Break O’Day, and Narawntapu National Park, Tooms Lake and Snakey Creek Conservation Area.

Gas stoves and gas barbecues are still permitted.

The seasonal campfire bans will be in place until further notice.

Read more: https://parks.tas.gov.au/be-involved/news-and-events/campfire-bans-extended-to-tasman-municipal-area

09/01/2026

Tasmania Fire Service has suspended the issuing of fire permits statewide as we prepare for high fire danger across the state this weekend.

From 2am Friday, 9 January until 2am Monday 12 January:

‼️ No fire permits will be issued for burns during the period.
❌ Any fire permits already issued for fires during this period are cancelled as conditions will be unsafe for burning.
🔥 If you have burned in the last week, check your fire is fully extinguished.
🔥 Burns under 1 cubic metre which do not require a permit are strongly discouraged.
🔥 Anyone having a campfire and/or wood fire barbecue is urged to never leave it unattended.
‼️ Anyone operating equipment is urged to be vigilant to avoid any activity that may cause accidental ignition of vegetation during this suspension.

📲🚒 If you need emergency assistance, or you see fire or smoke in the landscape, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

ℹ️ To check the Fire Danger Rating in your area, visit https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/fire-danger-rating/summary/
ℹ️ For bushfire warnings and alerts, visit TasAlert.com

31/12/2025

Lists current fireworks permits issued by WorkSafe Tasmania.

31/12/2025

Hi everyone

A reminder for New Years Eve celebrations tonight that fire works permits are required.

For those who intend on having a bon fire - remember we are in fire permit period

This means no fires can be lit that are any greater than a cubic meter, your land needs to be greater than 2000 square meters

However, if you do have a fire that fits into the above category we ask you to register your fire with the TFS on 1800 000 699

This may reduce the chance of unnecessary callouts to volunteers if someone calls 000 if they see your fire.
Also consider notifying your neighbours prior to lighting up!

Please think seriously about how you are going to control your fire if you are going to be drinking.
Ensure the area around your fire is clear with a fire break to mineral earth where possible and have appropriate firefighting equipment and water nearby and ready should they be required.
Make sure the fire is absolutely extinguished before leaving it

If you don’t think it is completely safe and you do not feel confident in controlling your fire then think again about lighting up.

Lastly, remember your pets - lock them up in a safe and quiet environment 🐶🐾

Hope you have a Happy and Safe New Year

From members of Carrick Fire Brigade
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