Our Deputy Chief, Matt Lowe has a message for all Tasmanians as we prepare for a day of high fire danger on 10 January. 🏠 While there are no current fires threatening communities, forecast high fire danger conditions mean fires can start easily and spread quickly. If you live in a bushfire-prone area: 📑 Review your Bushfire Plan now. 📱 Stay informed at TasALERT or ABC Radio. 🔴 Fire permits have been suspended statewide from 2am Friday, 9 January until 2am Monday, 12 January. 🔴 A Total Fire

Due to an escalation in fire weather conditions forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology the Tasmania Fire Service has declared a suspension on the issuing of fire permits, effective immediately. During the suspension: ❌ Fire permits will not be issued ❌ All fire permits already issued for today are cancelled. This decision has been made at short notice due to worsening fire weather conditions, including increased temperatures, low humidity and stronger winds. If you’ve had a fire in recent days, c

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🗑 🚗 Do you have an old clunker in Southern Tasmania that you need to get rid of? Your trash could be our treasure! 👨‍🚒🚗 For firefighter training we use real cars in road crash rescue training, and we currently need vehicles at our Cambridge complex. 🚘 If you've got an old clunker - we can collect it - and your donation could make a real difference to us and the community. 📲 Please get in touch on 6166 5513 (during business hours Monday to Friday) or via this link 👇 https://forms.office.c

Stay informed this bushfire season 🔥ℹ️ 👀 Monitor TasALERT for emergency services alerts, and the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather updates. Check your surroundings for signs of fire such as smoke, flames, or embers. 👂Listen to your local ABC radio station through the radio or ABC listen app for updates on conditions and active fires. 📱 Connect through our website (fire.tas.gov.au) or follow us on our social media. And always keep in contact with family, friends, and local pages an