Devonport Volunteer fire Brigade (Tasmania) in Devonport, Tasmania | Emergency rescue service

Devonport Volunteer fire Brigade (Tasmania)

Locality: Devonport, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6421 7050

Address: 2 Victoria parade 7310 Devonport, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 Shopping list for the shack: batteries for your smoke alarms (or better still, install 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms) extra smoke alarms for every sl...eeping area Don't forget to test your smoke alarms and run the vacuum cleaner over them when you arrive. Guaranteed good times.

25.01.2022 A big shout out to the ladies in our brigade at Devonport , thanks for your service with our team

25.01.2022 With one week to go out little team of 7 has climbed a combined 90288 stairs, please jump on to,the website www.firefighterclimb.org.au and donate to team Devonport, it’s double donate weekend, meaning the sponsors with put it the same amount as the public donations this weekend #mfsc2920

24.01.2022 Good luck Annette Dillion on your deployment to NSW todayGood luck Annette Dillion on your deployment to NSW today

24.01.2022 Everyday we deal with things that most people never have to. Sometimes we need to check in on each other and ask, RUOK?

23.01.2022 Today as part of volunteers week , the TFS held a presentation day at Penguin, this morning 6 members were presented with a certificate and cap from the NSW Government , to say thanks for their work during the bushfires early this year, Then this afternoon 2nd Officer Sam Fittkau was presented with the National Medal for 15 years service and Leading Fire Fighter David Ryan was presented with the first clasp on his Nation Medal for 25 years service. Congratulation to them all

22.01.2022 Many bushfires TFS crews have responded to already this season have started by out-of-control burn-offs conducted by landholders on private property, or previou...s burns that have flared up in windy, dry conditions. Rather than burning cubic metre piles at this time of year, TFS is encouraging people to consider other methods for disposing vegetation waste. It is too dry, the risk is too great and the consequences too high. Landowners who have recently had fires on their property must keep checking them to ensure they are completely extinguished. If a fire escapes your property, you will be liable for any damage caused.

22.01.2022 A big thank you to all our members at Devonport Fire Brigade, #ThankAFirstResponder

22.01.2022 Junior Siamese Devonport red 2 Devonport blue 7

22.01.2022 It’s been a pleasure to work with Robert during his time on the coast, we hope he enjoys his retirement

20.01.2022 Tonight some of members paid a visit to the City of Devonport Cubs, we enjoy these visits, passing on safety knowledge to the troop

17.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the firefighting dads Thanks for your service to your families as well as your CommunitiesHappy Father’s Day to all the firefighting dads Thanks for your service to your families as well as your Communities

17.01.2022 What do your members do on international mental health day ,and the last day of the Melbourne stair climb, you go and climb a mountain , #mfsc2020

17.01.2022 Anzac Day 2020 our members showing their respects

17.01.2022 Quick run by our little red team

17.01.2022 It’s been great to be back on station for training in small groups. Tonight was hazmat practical , putting into action the theory from last training night

17.01.2022 Cleaning the lint filter on your clothes dryer every time you use it is a small act, but lint is flammable and a fire can start easily in a dryer if it isn’t cleaned.

16.01.2022 Some important things to remember if you're planning to burn on your property. Remember if you are in the Sorell, Glamorgan-Spring Bay and Break O'Day municipalities you will need a permit to burn from this Saturday 28 September.

16.01.2022 Today, 4 May, is the feast day of St Florian - the patron saint of firefighters. This day is now widely recognised as International Firefighters' Day. Today we... remember the sixteen Tasmanian firefighters who have sadly lost their lives while on duty: NICHOLS Charles MARRIOTT William DONALDSON John Thomas FERGUSON Peter Forman RAWSON Samuel CURTIS Alfred William GRIMSEY Arthur Elias Vivian SAYER Hugh Henry LONERGAN Charles David AITON George Charles HYLAND Leonard Philip BAKER Terence Charles WILLAMSON Samuel DENNISON Michael David Joseph MAY David Jonathon ORR Thomas We also honour the men and women of the Tasmania Fire Service and firefighters past and present around the world who devote their lives to serving others. Please take a moment to thank your local firefighters for all they do to protect the community.

15.01.2022 This Saturday we will be onsite at the Hillcrest Primary School Fair in Devonport , come along and say hello to our members , 10am to 2pmThis Saturday we will be onsite at the Hillcrest Primary School Fair in Devonport , come along and say hello to our members , 10am to 2pm

14.01.2022 Do you have a bushfire plan? With the bushfire season at our doorstep, if you live in or near the bush (which is pretty much all Tasmanians), you need one. With... our new online tool, it's never been simpler or quicker! In five minutes you can run through a simple questionnaire to plan out what you will do to keep yourself and everyone in your household safe in the event of bushfire. To complete your 5 minute bushfire plan visit www.fire.tas.gov.au and click on the 'Bushfire - Why Risk It?" tab on the homepage. #bushfireready #bushfirewhyriskit #bushfires #beprepared

14.01.2022 A very special radio transmission has just been received by our FireComm operators with an important message for parents: "FireComm, this is Santa, hohoho-ver"... "Santa, this is FireComm, send, over" "FireComm, I'm mobile to Tasmania, please tell all children it's time for bed, hohoho-ver" "Roger, Santa, safe travels and merry Christmas... FireComm out". #merrychrismas #christmaseve

14.01.2022 It's R U OK? Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today we're calling on Australians to learn what to say a...fter R U OK? so they can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. There's more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before they're in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

14.01.2022 Hi Folks It's that time of year again. We are looking for nominations for the 2020 Tasmanian Broadcasters VESA Volunteer Emergency Service Awards. We all know someone who deserves the recognition so let's start nominating now.

14.01.2022 From 2am Thursday 31 October fire permits are required statewide for anyone wishing to burn on their property. TFS permit officers issue permits with clear con...ditions that will ensure any burn is conducted as safely as possible. Fire permits offer a certain level of protection when landowners adhere to the fire permit's conditions. For information on how to obtain a fire permit free call 1800 000 699 or visit www.fire.tas.gov.au

13.01.2022 If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights appears in your rear view mirror you know to safely get out of its way. Now, to help protect our emergency workers,... a new road rule now applies when approaching any stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle with lights flashing (including the magenta lights of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator). It means you must safely slow to 40km/h as you pass the emergency vehicle. This applies whatever direction you are travelling in, unless there is a dividing barrier. Take care when slowing and avoid braking suddenly. See more

12.01.2022 Big weekend for members of Devonport Station, we have several people attending the MMND Sydney stair climb, who have raised over $10000 in the name of Rob Bushell one of our former career fire fighters who has MMND, good luck guys 98 floors in full gear , we also have a senior and 2 junior teams completing in the State Fire Comps in Launceston , our juniors are current state champs and are hoping to retain that title,

12.01.2022 Please help us out , to help you out

11.01.2022 Great weekend by all Devonport Comp team members. We came home div 2 senior aggregate runner up and our junior blue team came 3rd junior aggregate , which gave us 3rd overall combined aggregate Look forward to 2020

11.01.2022 Thinking of those families and friends of this amazing team

10.01.2022 A house fire in Glenorchy last night was caused by a clothes dryer, destroying a garage, and $100,000 damage. Some tips for safe clothes dryer use: clean the ...lint filter after each use - lint is highly flammable and is the cause of many dryer-related fires. make sure your dryer is well ventilated. always run the dryer to the end of the cool down cycle - fires have been caused when the dryer has been stopped before the end of the cycle, causing the items to keep heating up and combusting while they are in a pile. For more information about how to stay stafe this winter visit www.fire.tas.gov.au

10.01.2022 11 days into the Melbourne Fire Fighter Stair climb , our members have collectively climbed 45136 stairs , please jump onboard at www.firefighter.org.au and throw a few sponsor dollars

10.01.2022 We have 5 members completing this event, raising much needed funds for mental health, follow the link to donate to team Devonport

09.01.2022 Winter is almost upon us. The likelihood of accidental house fires increases with people spending more time at home. Some tips to keep you and your family safe:... Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and hallway. Have a home fire escape plan that you practice with your whole family. Dust and test your smoke alarm once a month. Clean your clothes dryer filter after each use and always run it until the end of the cool down cycle. Keep everything two metres from the heater. Have your chimney and flue professionally cleaned annually. Never leave cooking unattended. Turn your electric blanket off when you get into bed. Use your wheat bag according to manufacturer’s instructions and never overheat in the microwave. Stay safe and visit www.fire.tas.gov.au for more information on how to stay fire safe.

09.01.2022 Some action shots of our juniors in action at the 2019 state fire fighter championships

09.01.2022 Please help us to keep manholes, valves and fire hydrants on the nature strip clear of vegetation, debris and landscaping products. TasWater, Councils and the Tasmania Fire Service may need to access this essential infrastructure. Please keep it clear, it helps us all out.

09.01.2022 Siamese valve seniors div2. Came 6th with pump issues

09.01.2022 Seniors seal event

09.01.2022 Hose hydrant pumper

09.01.2022 Really proud of this team of people today , stepped up when they needed too , juniors doing events they have never trained for , our future brigade members in the making

08.01.2022 Keeping Tasmanians safe and secure is everyone's responsibility. By staying home, you dramatically reduce the risk of catching the virus, and you dramatically r...educe the risk of spreading it. Do your part to protect yourself and others, especially those who are in higher-risk categories, like the immunocompromised or older Tasmanians (think your parents/grandparents). For more information, visit www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au

08.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day - the day we are reminded to check in on people no matter what the day. When you notice the signs, no matter how small, trust the signs, trust your gut and ask "r u ok?" Not sure how to do that? Here are some tips.

08.01.2022 Our second officer Sam is part of this deployment

08.01.2022 Hot weather is on its way and it’s looking likely for a Total Fire Ban right across the state on Sunday and Monday. Please think about how this will affect your plans, especially for camp fires. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we know more...

08.01.2022 Tasmania is not immune to how climate change is intensifying Australia's bushfires, says Shane Batt.

08.01.2022 Juniors pumper relay Devonport blue 2nd Juniors gp pumper Devonport blue 1st

07.01.2022 If you’re asleep during a house fire, the smell of smoke won’t wake you up. Have a working smoke alarm in every sleeping area, in hallways, and at the top of stair cases so you’re warned early if a fire starts in your home. Be fire safe this winter.

07.01.2022 Have you ever considered a career in firefighting but felt daunted by the physical testing process? We have opened up registrations for our 'Come and Try Days' ...in February, where you will be shown the ropes of the physical abilities testing process. Planning for the next recruitment process is underway and information will become available really soon. Now's your time to come and give it your best shot. Book here: www.recruitment.fire.tas.gov.au #nowsyourtime #firefighterjobs

07.01.2022 Event one seniors div 2 1st Devonport 2nd rokeby 3rd new Norfolk... Event 2 seniors div2 1st Devonport 2nd Wellington 3rd Ravenswood

07.01.2022 Seniors hose hydrant div 2. Devonport 1st. 100th of second of the record

07.01.2022 End of week 2 of the Melbourne Firefighter Stair climb we have a combined stair climb of 60839 steps , plan is to get as close to 100000 as we can get. #mfsc2020

07.01.2022 Winter is the most dangerous time for house fires. Heating, cooking and electrical are the most common causes of house fires at this time of year. For tips on how to keep you and your family fire safe this winter visit www.fire.tas.gov.au and follow our page for video tips.

06.01.2022 Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has declared a statewide fire permit period starting at 2am this Friday 4 December until the end of bushfire season. To obtain a fre...e permit contact your local brigade or call TFS on 1800 000 699 to make the arrangements. While the fire permit period is in place the following will apply: People intending to light a fire for burning vegetation or a similar purpose must obtain a permit. People intending to light a fire at a sawmill or factory for burning wood waste or other flammable material must obtain a permit. People intending to light a fire for cooking, warmth or disposal of garden waste do not require a permit provided that: o the fire is not lit in peat, humus, or marram grass o the fire is always attended by a responsible adult until it is extinguished. o all flammable material is removed down to bare earth at least three metres radius around the fire o it is less than one cubic metre in size o and it isn't in an area under Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service campfire restrictions. NOTE: some Local Government authorities prohibit backyard burning in residential areas.

06.01.2022 If you’ve had a burn-off on your property in the last couple of weeks please check it today ahead of strong winds tomorrow that could make it flare up again. And well done to you for conducting the burn-off and getting ready for fire conditions ahead.

06.01.2022 This morning 2 of our members flew out with the rest of the TFS crew to NSW to help with the fires, our best wishes go to both of the ladies. Stay safe

06.01.2022 Happening this weekend

06.01.2022 Stay home, save lives. Visit coronavirus.tas.gov.au for the latest information about Tasmania’s COVID-19 response.

05.01.2022 On site at Nixon St School Fair come along and say hi

05.01.2022 It’s not often we’ll share a news article on this page. But with this we shout out to the loved ones behind our firefighters and staff. https://www.smh.com.au/.../to-the-partners-of-volunteer-firef Summer is a taxing time, and we thank each and every one of you for keeping the home fires burning, for lending a hand, for putting up with the smell of bushfire smoke... If you’re a firefighter give your loved one a shout out here

05.01.2022 Tasmania Fire Service requests that landholders avoid lighting fires on their properties for at least the next 24 hours due to forecast severe weather condition...s. Fires in these windy conditions will be difficult to control. Fires that have been lit in the past fortnight should be patrolled as the wind increases, even if they are believed to be extinguished.

05.01.2022 Stay Home. Save Lives. For the latest information relating to the Tasmanian response to COVID-19 visit www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au

04.01.2022 Happy WOW day to our friends and workmates at The State Emergency Service

03.01.2022 Updated 8:50pm For Thursday 21 November: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts:... North East, East Coast, Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Very High Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts: Furneaux Islands, Central North and Central Plateau *** It's going to be very hot and very windy tomorrow in parts of Tasmania. If fires start in these conditions they will be very difficult to control. Fire danger ratings are predicted to reach Severe on the North East, East Coast and parts of the South East. Very high fire danger ratings are expected for the Furneaux Islands, Central North, Midlands, Upper Derwent Vallied, Central Plateau. You can assist TFS with the challenging conditions by: promptly reporting fires to TFS by calling Triple Zero preparing your property adhering to the total fire ban in place in the north and south reviewing your bushfire survival plans, and; keeping up-to-date on changing conditions by listening to ABC Local Radio and checking fire.tas.gov.au Landowners with fires already burning or fires they have recently had on their property must ensure they are properly extinguished today. For information on total fire bans and how to make a bushfire survival plan visit www.fire.tas.gov.au

03.01.2022 So this morning a few of us doing the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb #mfsc2020 tackled the 697 steps of the Leven Canyon twice , equated to 68 floors

02.01.2022 Seniors gp pumper div 2 Devonport 4th

01.01.2022 Do you use a wheat bag? Hobart Fire Brigade attended an incident last night where a wheat bag caught fire in a microwave. Fortunately on this occassion the dam...age from the fire was limited to the microwave. However, there have been instances in Tasmania where wheat bags have caused house fires and a death. Tips for using wheat bags: only use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions don't overheat in the microwave dispose of them when they get old and the contents dry out don't use them to warm bedding - use a hot water bottle instead More information is available here: http://www.fire.tas.gov.au//200053-TFS-Wheat-filled-hea-pa