Weymouth Fire Brigade

12/06/2026

❄️❄️❄️Of course we don't have snow here on the North Coast (hopefully), but our colleagues in the emergency services can be put in danger by unprepared walkers. 🚁🚁
☀️Tasmania's wild places can turn deadly very quickly when a warm afternoon can turn into a screaming blizzard in a very short time. ☃️☃️☃️

As winter sets in, police are urging residents and visitors to respect Tasmania’s potentially dangerous alpine weather conditions, including on kunanyi/Mount Wellington.

👮 The key message from Tasmania Police Search and Rescue to bushwalkers and day trippers is Plan, Prepare and Prevent.

🏔️ Be aware that it can take just a matter of minutes for the weather to turn treacherous in Tasmania’s alpine and wilderness areas.

🌨️❄️ A day that might start out quite mild can turn to blizzard-like conditions with strong wind, sleet and snow. And in those conditions, the exposure can turn deadly.

🚓🚑 It is vital police and emergency services have clear access to mountain roads and tracks.

➡️ Our priority is getting quickly and safely to those people who need our help. Vehicles parked illegally and obstructing the road and access areas add time, and complexity, to the emergency response.

📞 If you need police assistance, call 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) if it is an emergency.

09/06/2026

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.

07/06/2026

💪💪A big morning this morning for the volunteers who rolled up and pitched in to get the Fire Station back into operational order following building modifications.💪💪
🥇🥇Well done everyone.🥇🥇

06/06/2026

🛻🚚 Traveling this weekend? 🛻🚚
☕️☕️Don't forget to do a driver reviver stop. ☕️☕️

🚘 A quick stop that could save a life 🛑

If you’re taking the opportunity to get away this long weekend, make sure you plan a rest stop into your drive.

Our volunteers are giving up their time on Monday to help keep all road users safe as part of the Driver Reviver program.

🧡 Pull in, grab a free cuppa and have a friendly chat with our volunteers – it's the perfect chance to rest, recharge and refresh before you hit the road again.

📍 Driver Reviver sites:
⌚ Monday 8 June, 10am–4pm
☕ St Peters Pass – Midland Highway near Oatlands
☕ Sideling Lookout – Tasman Highway between Launceston and Scottsdale

04/06/2026

It is that time of year again.
Our colleagues at Beaconsfield have a wood raffle running.

Less than 1 month to go before we draw our raffle!!

Secure your tickets today!

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

Winter seems to have arrived in Northern Tasmania.

🚗❄️ Snow Chain Requirement Now in Effect for Ben Lomond National Park

From today, 1 June, through to 30 September, all vehicles travelling to Ben Lomond National Park and the Ben Lomond Ski Village must carry snow chains.

Snow chains must be carried from the Lower Car Park through to the Village, regardless of the weather conditions on the day.

Why is this required?

Conditions on the mountain can change rapidly. A clear road can quickly become affected by snow, ice or freezing conditions, making travel difficult and potentially unsafe. Carrying chains helps ensure visitors can safely access and leave the mountain while reducing delays and disruptions for everyone.

⚠️ Important: Follow all road signage and the directions of Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers onsite.

Vehicles not carrying chains may be refused access beyond the Lower Car Park by Parks and Wildlife Rangers.

Need to hire chains?

📍 Ben Lomond Alpine Resort BASE

Our team can help identify the correct chain size for your vehicle and show you how to fit them before heading up the mountain.

🎟️ Parks Passes Available

Parks Passes are also available for purchase and collection at Ben Lomond Alpine Resort BASE, making it easy to organise everything you need before starting your journey up the mountain.

Have a safe trip and enjoy everything Ben Lomond National Park has to offer this winter.

🏔️❄️🚙

31/05/2026

🚒🚒🚒 A great turnout by the volunteers for training and practice today.🚒🚒🚒

🔥🔥👩‍🚒👩‍🚒 A morning of standpipe practice, car fire response and sn**ch rescue. 🔥🔥👩‍🚒👩‍🚒

🌭🌭A big thank you to James Foster who organised the activities and Roger Welsh who produced his unrivaled BBQed snags.🌭🌭

31/05/2026

31/05/2026