Weymouth Fire Brigade

18/06/2026

A bit wet for burn-offs at the moment here on the North Coast, but it will dry out soon enough.

18/06/2026

👀 Be seen when driving in fog or rain this winter.
💡 Manually turn on your headlights.
👎 Automatic headlights don't always work in fog.

14/06/2026

Have you made your escape plan? Are you visiting somebody else's shack, do you know the escape route?

14/06/2026

Sad farewell to one of our local community members.

14/06/2026

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

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!