Glendevie Fire Brigade

15/12/2025

Permits now required

The Fire Permit Period for all of Tasmania will start tomorrow (Tuesday, 16 December 2025) – this means from 2am Fire Permits will be required across the state until the end of the 2025-26 bushfire season.

If you have a property and you wish to conduct a burn (larger than 1 cubic metre in size) on your property, you will need to apply for a free Fire Permit, by submitting an application online at www.fire.tas.gov.au or free-call 1800 000 699.

During a Fire Permit Period:
• People intending to light a fire for burning vegetation or for a similar purpose must obtain a permit.
• People intending to light a fire at a sawmill or factory for burning wood waste or other flammable material must obtain a permit.
• People intending to light a fire for cooking, warmth or disposal of garden waste do not require a permit provided that:
• The fire is not lit in peat, humus or marram grass.
• The fire is attended by a responsible adult at all times until it is extinguished.
• All flammable material is removed for at least three metres radius from the fire.
• It is less than one cubic metre in size.

Remember:
• All fires lit in the open at any time of the year should be registered with the Tasmania Fire Service online via www.fire.tas.gov.au or free-call 1800 000 699.
• Some Local Government authorities prohibit backyard burning in residential areas.
• Fire may only be lit with the authority of the landowner.
• Fires must not be allowed to spread to neighbouring property.
• Neighbours should be informed of an intention to light a fire.

05/12/2025

Santa ready for delivery to the Surges Bay Hall.

13/11/2025

25 years of history with TFS.

Brigade Chief Dan Donehue was awarded his 25 year long service medal by Group Officer Pete Smith last night.

17/06/2025

The Tasmanian Government has assumed a caretaker role in the lead up to the 19 July election for the Tasmanian House of Assembly. Any political material or discussion posted on this page will be removed.

21/03/2025

Sorry I put the wrong date on the previous post - the Surges Bay Hall market is 4 April - not March

20/03/2025

Surges Bay Community Hall Easter market on Friday 4 March from 4.00pm until 7.00pm.

We will have firefighters available to advise you on ways to protect your property from fires.

19/03/2025

🚒 Tasmania Fire Service has suspended fire permits for the Southern Region as we prepare for high fire danger across the state tomorrow.

❌ From 2am tomorrow (Thursday 20 March) until 2am Friday 21 March 2025:

‼️ 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 don't 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.

ℹ️To 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

13/03/2025

Tassal provided a grant that allowed us to buy a new brushcutter to keep our station grounds tidy. Thanks Tassal for your Better Together program

05/03/2025

27/02/2025

There has been a requirement for permits for any burns over 1 cubic metre since November 2024, and this will apply until notification later this year. See the TFS website for information about the rules regarding fire permits and total fire bans

The Fire Permit Period for all of Tasmania will start tomorrow (Tuesday, 19 November 2024) – this means from 2am Fire Permits will be required across the state until the end of the 2024-25 bushfire season 🔥📃

If you have a property and you wish to conduct a burn (larger than 1 cubic metre in size) on your property, you will need to apply for a free Fire Permit, by contacting your local fire brigade or calling Tasmania Fire Service on 1800 000 699 or online at fire.tas.gov.au 📲

During a Fire Permit Period:

1. People intending to light a fire for burning vegetation or for a similar purpose must obtain a permit.
2. People intending to light a fire at a sawmill or factory for burning wood waste or other flammable material must obtain a permit.
3. People intending to light a fire for cooking, warmth or disposal of garden waste do not require a permit provided that:
• The fire is not lit in peat, humus or marram grass.
• The fire is attended by a responsible adult at all times until it is extinguished.
• All flammable material is removed for at least three metres radius from the fire.
• It is less than one cubic metre in size.

27/02/2025

🔥 Burning embers from a bushfire can travel many kilometres ahead of a fire

Be vigilant, be safe and follow the rules.
Because if you light it - you own it 🔥

For more information about fire permits, seasonal restrictions, and fire safety, visit www.fire.tas.gov.au
Tasmania Police

14/12/2024

🚒 ‼️ Tasmania Fire Service has suspended the issuing of fire permits in the southern region of Tasmania due to high fire danger ratings.

From 6am tomorrow (Sunday 15 December) until 8am on Tuesday 17 December 2024, for the Southern Region:

🛑 No fire permits will be issued for burns during the period.
❌ Any fire permits already issued for fires during this period are suspended 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, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

ℹ️ For information visit fire.tas.gov.au/total-fire-bans-fire-permits-burn-registrations