Scottsdale Volunteer Fire Brigade

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

It will be ready to use in October 2026, but before it launches, we need to test the system in communities across Australia, and Launceston, Tasmania has been chosen as a test location.

Around 11am on Monday 15 June 2026 if you are in or around Launceston, your mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and smart watches, may receive a test alert.

The AusAlert test in your area is a Priority Alert. It will vibrate and include a loud siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds. If receiving the test could disrupt you or cause you or someone you know to feel unsafe, visit the AusAlert website at ausalert.gov.au to find out how to turn a Priority Alert off on your device.

As this is just a test, you don’t need to do anything, but in an actual disaster you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and others safe.

To learn what an AusAlert sounds like, visit ausalert.gov.au

10/06/2026

Firefighter Renae Butterworth usually saves lives on the big red trucks, but over the weekend she saved three lives with a big red donation in Team 2390 honouring Constable Keith Smith.

Tasmania Fire Service is supporting Tasmania Police in the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive with the aim of saving 2390 lives together in honour of the late Constable Keith Smith.

Will you join us?

Visit https://my.donateblood.com.au/app/jointeam and search Team 2390, or ask your local donor centre to add you to the Team 2390 Lifeblood Team when you attend.

31/05/2026

🔥ℹ️ Coles Bay Conservation Area…

Weather permitting, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn:
ℹ️ on Sunday, 24 May
ℹ️ at Coles Bay Conservation Area
ℹ️ of approximately 15 hectares
ℹ️ which will likely take 1-2 days to complete.

Further information about this burn is available by contacting Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service on 6777 2179.

This burn is part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities.

📌 A map of planned fuel reduction burns is available at - www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow

30/05/2026

21/05/2026

🔥ℹ️ Bellingham Conservation Area…

Weather permitting, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn:
ℹ️ on Friday, 22 May
ℹ️ at Bellingham - Bellingham Conservation Area
ℹ️ of approximately 210 hectares
ℹ️ which will likely take 2-4 days to complete.

Further information about this burn is available by contacting Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service on 6777 2179.

This burn is part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities.

📌 A map of planned fuel reduction burns is available at - www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow

25/04/2026

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

20/03/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Zoe on attaining her medium rigid truck licence yesterday, all of your time and effort has finally paid off.

Thank you to all those involved that have made this possible, especially to our TFS regional staff. Another win for our brigade, Well done Zoe.

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.

31/01/2026

With High Fire Danger ratings forecast for most of Tasmania tomorrow (Sunday, 1 February), there are a few things we can all do to stay safe.

🔥 Make sure any fires lit in recent days or weeks, including fire pits and other outdoor fires, are fully extinguished. Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.

🗒️ Check your bushfire plan and prepare your property.

🔥 If you do see any signs of fire re-igniting such as smoke and flames, call Triple Zero (000).

📱 Keep up to date with warnings and information on the TasALERT app or at TasALERT.com, or by listening to ABC Local Radio.

📜Fire Permits are in place across the state, call 1800 000 699 to apply for a permit.

🔗Prepare your property and have a bushfire plan: www.bushfire.tas.gov.au