St Helens Fire Brigade - Tasmania

10/09/2026

🔥ℹ️ Beaumaris community…

Weather permitting, Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn:
ℹ️ on 12 September
ℹ️ at Beaumaris, Break O'Day
ℹ️ of approximately 34 hectares
ℹ️ which will likely take 1-2 days to complete.

Further information about this burn is available by contacting Tasmania Fire Service on 1800 000 699.

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

09/09/2026

🔥ℹ️ St Helens community…

Weather permitting, Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn:
ℹ️ on Thursday, 10 September
ℹ️ at St Helens, Break O'Day
ℹ️ of approximately 10 hectares
ℹ️ which will likely take 1-2 days to complete.

Further information about this burn is available by contacting Tasmania Fire Service on phone 1800 000 699 or email [email protected]

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

19/08/2026

🎉🚒 LAST NIGHT, WE VOTED… AND OUR OFFICER TEAM IS OFFICIALLY SET! 🚒🎉

Last night, our members came together for our 5 Year officers’ elections — and what a fantastic night it was! ❤️

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Dylan Coker Williams on being re-nominated and elected as Brigade Chief!👏🔥

Dylan has been a member of the St Helens Fire Brigade since 2009 and has held an officer position since 2016, when he first stepped up as our Fourth Officer.

Over the years, Dylan has continued to grow as a leader, mentor and firefighter, and his dedication to the brigade and its members never goes unnoticed. His leadership is reflected in the strong, supportive and connected team we are today. 💪❤️

Leading a group of volunteers isn't always easy, but Dylan has always worked hard to bring people together, support our members and ensure that the brigade remains a place where everyone feels valued, supported and part of something bigger.

Congratulations, Chief! We’re proud to have you leading the way! 🚒🔥👏

🎉 AND NOW FOR SOME FRESH FACES IN THE OFFICER TEAM! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected officers! 👏

🥈 2nd Officer – Johnathon Cash "Johnny"

Johnny began his volunteering journey as a cadet in the junior program with Pyengana in 2006 and joined the St Helens Fire Brigade in 2023.

Since joining our brigade, Johnny has shown fantastic leadership qualities and has quickly become someone our members can rely on. He is always willing to share his knowledge, lend a hand and support those around him. His calm approach, strong work ethic and ability to encourage and mentor others make him a fantastic addition to the officer team. 👏🔥

Congratulations, Johnny! We’re looking forward to seeing you continue to grow and lead within the brigade! 🚒

🥉 3rd Officer – Aaron Webb

Aaron began his firefighting journey as a junior firefighter at St Mary's in 2008 and joined our brigade in 2023.

Since then, Aaron has become a valued member of our fire family. He brings experience, dedication, a willingness to get involved — and, of course, plenty of character and laughter! 😂🔥

Aaron has a great ability to connect with people, keep morale high and make even the toughest jobs a little more enjoyable. Behind the laughs is a hardworking and committed firefighter who is always willing to step up when needed.

Congratulations, Aaron! We can't wait to see what you bring to the officer team! 👏🚒

🏅 4th Officer – Quinton Murdoch

Quinton joined our brigade in October 2025, and while he may be one of our newer members — you certainly wouldn't know it! 🔥

Since joining the brigade and the TFS, Quinton has taken on every task, challenge and opportunity thrown his way with enthusiasm and determination. He has progressed through his training like a seasoned firefighter, picking things up quickly and always being willing to learn.

More importantly, he is the type of person who is always ready to lend a hand, support his teammates and get stuck into whatever needs doing. His positive attitude, work ethic and eagerness to grow make him a fantastic addition to our officer team.

Congratulations, Quinton! We're excited to watch your journey continue! 👏🚒🔥

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING OFFICERS ❤️

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our outgoing officers for the time, effort and dedication they have given to the brigade over the years.

A very special mention must go to Dale Richards. 🙌

Over the past five years, Dale has been an incredible mentor to Dylan and so many of our members. He has always made the effort to show up when he can, share his knowledge and experience, and support each and every one of us.

Dale is not only an amazing colleague and volunteer, but a great friend and an important part of our brigade family. ❤️🚒

Thank you, Dale, for everything you have contributed — and for the impact you have had on so many members along the way. 👏

And finally, a massive THANK YOU to all of our members who came along last night, voted, and of course showed up for our annual “class photo” 📸😂

The strength of this brigade isn't just in the trucks, the equipment or the uniforms…

It's in the people standing beside each other. ❤️

We support each other, challenge each other, laugh together, train together and show up for our community together.

Because at the end of the day…

🚒 We're more than volunteers.
❤️ We're more than a brigade.
🔥 We're a fire family.

Congratulations to our newly elected Officer Team! 🎉👏

🚒🔥❤️

24/07/2026

🚒🔥 Tuesday Night Training 🔥🚒

This Tuesday night our members took part in hose drills 💦 and burn over training 🔥, continuing to build the skills, confidence and teamwork needed to keep our community safe. 🚒

But training nights aren't always just about the practical skills we learn...
They're about coming together as a brigade. ❤️
Behind every firefighter is a team that has become like family. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 We encourage each other, challenge each other, celebrate the wins 🎉, pick each other up on the tough days 💛 and remind one another that we're never facing life's challenges alone.

Being part of the Tasmania Fire Service is so much more than volunteering. It's about resilience 💪, perseverance 🌟, gratitude 🙏 and belonging. It's about checking in with your mates ☕, having a laugh 😂 after training and knowing there's always someone in your corner.

Every week we're building more than firefighting skills—we're building friendships, trust and a brigade that's stronger because we genuinely care for one another. 🤝❤️

To every one of our incredible volunteers, thank you for giving your time, your passion and your unwavering support—not just to our community, but to each other. 💛

Because at St Helens Volunteer Fire Brigade, we're more than a team...
🚒 We're a family. ❤️

🚒 🔥 💦 👨‍🚒 🔥 🚒 💪 🌟 🙏 🤝 💛 ❤️ 🚨 ❤️🔥

15/07/2026

🚒❄️ Training night with a competitive twist! ❄️🚒

Last night's training had it all... teamwork, laughs, a little friendly rivalry and plenty of hoses! 💪🔥

Our members put their skills to the test by:
🧯 Rolling out hoses
🚒 Connecting them to our appliances
🏈 Knocking a football off a witches hat with a hose stream
🌀 Rolling hoses back up using different techniques

The best part? Our newest recruits took on some of our seasoned members in a few friendly competitions! 😆🏆 Let's just say... a little healthy competition always seems to find its way into our Tuesday night training, and it certainly keeps everyone smiling! 😂👏

With temperatures feeling absolutely freezing 🥶, we were incredibly lucky to have our very own barista fuel the brigade with warm coffees before we got started. ☕❤️ It definitely made the cold a little easier to handle!

Training nights like these are a great reminder that while we work hard to build and maintain our firefighting skills, we also have a lot of fun along the way. 🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

🚒🔥☕

18/06/2026

🚒🔥 BA Refresher Weekend Complete! 🔥🚒

This last weekend St Helens and Scamander firefighters completed their annual Breathing Apparatus (BA) Skills & Maintenance Refresher.

These refresher sessions are a vital part of maintaining qualifications and ensuring our members keep their skills sharp and ready for when the community needs them most. 💪👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Of course, no BA refresher would be complete without the annual battle faced by our bearded members... the dreaded shave! 🪒😢

To make the most of the occasion, there was a bit of friendly competition for "Best Maintained Moustache" thrown in for sh*ts and gigs. The judging was fierce, the bragging rights were highly sought after, and some impressive mo's were on display! 👨🏻🚒🏆

A huge thank you to all members who attended and continue to dedicate their time to training, maintaining their qualifications, and keeping our community safe.

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03/06/2026

🚒👏 Huge congratulations to our newest brigade members! 👏🚒

This last weekend our recruits took on their Pumps Course, and we're proud to say they all passed with flying colours! 🎉💦

Learning how to operate and manage fire pumps is a vital skill for any firefighter, and this is another important milestone on their journey towards becoming Level 1 qualified firefighters. 🔥🚒

We're incredibly proud of the commitment, enthusiasm and hard work each of them has shown so far. 💪

It's exciting to watch our newest members grow in confidence, develop new skills and become valued members of the St Helens Brigade family. ❤️

Well done everyone – you've taken another big step forward, and we can't wait to see what you achieve next! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒✨

📸 : Quinton Murdoch

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22/05/2026

❤️🧑‍🚒 National Volunteer Week 🧑‍🚒❤️

A huge shout out to all of our incredible volunteers and their families during National Volunteer Week.

Today members from St Helens joined crews from across the north-east to support a planned fuel reduction burn at Ansons Bay alongside the Tasmania Fire Service Bushfire Risk Unit. 🔥🌿

Behind every volunteer is a family making sacrifices too — missed dinners, interrupted plans, late nights and early mornings. We thank not only our brigade members, but also the partners, children, families and employers who support what we do every single day. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️

Special thanks to our hardworking members who represented St Helens today:
👏 Dan & Dani — one of the many husband and wife firefighting duos within our brigade
👏 Mark
👏 Dave
👏 And new member Mike — great to have you on the truck!

Whether it’s turning out to emergencies, attending training every Tuesday night, helping with community events, or supporting fuel reduction burns like this one, our volunteers continue to make a real difference in keeping our community safe. 🚒

Thank you to every volunteer past and present for your dedication, commitment and community spirit. We couldn’t do it without you. ❤️

During National Volunteer Week. Tasmania Fire Service would like to recognise and thank our volunteers for their availability and commitment to community safety.

Today volunteers from brigades at Musselroe Bay, Tomahawk, Branxholm, Ringarooma, St Helens, Dilston and Ravenswood supported the Bushfire Risk Unit to conduct a planned fuel reduction burn at Ansons Bay.

Our dedicated volunteers play a valuable role in assisting to protect lives. Together they make a difference supporting and connecting our communities and helping to keep them and our environment safe.

If you're not one of our volunteers but you would like to be - visit our website for details - fire.tas.gov.au/volunteering

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

22/04/2026

🔥 St Helens Volunteer Fire Brigade Update 🔥

It’s been a little while since our last post, but we’ve certainly been keeping busy behind the scenes!

We’re excited to welcome 6 new members to the brigade 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 – it’s been great getting them involved, showing them the ropes and building their skills from the ground up.

Last weekend, 7 of our members headed to Launceston to complete their Working at Heights certification 🧗‍♂️ – a fantastic effort and valuable training for our crew!

Tuesday night training was a real mixed bag this week:
🚑 Some members took part in a familiarisation session with Tas Ambulance volunteers (big thanks to the Johns for bringing the unit around!)

🔥 Meanwhile, our new recruits got their first taste of live fire training in a safe, controlled environment – a big milestone!

📟 The pager is still keeping us on our toes, although thankfully 9 times out of 10 it’s false alarms, smoke investigations or calls for assistance.

🏠 As the cooler weather rolls in, now’s a great time to:
🔋 Check and change your smoke alarm batteries
🔥 If you’re planning a burn-off, please register it with Tasmanian Fire Service – permits may not be required, but it helps prevent unnecessary callouts for our crews

Stay safe everyone, and thanks for your continued support of our brigade ❤️🚒

📸- Ailsa Hindrum
📸- Dylan Coker-Williams
📸- Mark Hinsley
📸- Aaron Webb