Bridgewater Fire Brigade (Tasmania) in Bridgewater, Tasmania, Australia | Community
Bridgewater Fire Brigade (Tasmania)
Locality: Bridgewater, Tasmania, Australia
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25.01.2022 Residents of the Bridgewater area, and anyone passing through, please be aware of the below. Heavy traffic delays are expected
23.01.2022 Brighton Residents - This evening, Monday 24th August, our crews will be conducting a training exercise with neighbouring brigades in and around the Brighton area. There is no need for alarm. You will see a heightened amount of Emergency service personnel and vehicles in the area from around 630pm onwards. Please take care if you come across any of our crews, and follow any directions given to you. Brighton Fire Brigade Brighton Council Bridgewater / Gagebrook Clean Up Group
16.01.2022 Whilst COVID-19 has affected the state in many different ways, our crews have still been protecting our community to the same high standard. With enhanced crew safety measures we have still been responding to various types of incidents in and around our community. An early start this morning for both Bridgewater crews responding to a vehicle fire #station10 #BWR Tasmania Fire Service
16.01.2022 ** Smoke alert has been removed** Fire crews are currently on-site, working to contain and bring the fire under control. A SMOKE ALERT FOR KILLARNEY ROAD, AUSTIN CRES AND ALBION ROAD Issued At: 11/01/2021 12:33pm... There is a bushfire at Austin Crescent, Bridgewater. There is no threat to communities. There may be smoke and ash from this fire visible around Killarney Road, Austin Cres and Albion Road. What to do: People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. For advice is available from the Department of Health www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/bushfire_smoke or Asthma Australia https://asthma.org.au/about-a/triggers/bushfires-and-smoke/ People traveling in the area should exercise caution if driving in smoke. Turn on your headlights and drive slowly. If you live in the area of the fire, stay informed in case conditions change by monitoring local radio stations and the Tasmania Fire Service Website - www.fire.tas.gov.au Incident number: 21001338 Community Information: For information on current road closures, please visit the Tasmania Police website: http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ New road rules apply in Tasmania. Motorists must slow to 40km/h when passing a stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle(s) with red and blue lights flashing or sounding alarm. This will assist in keeping emergency services personnel safe. https://www.rsac.tas.gov.au/slow-down-for-emergency-vehicles For the latest information on the COVID-19 situation in Tasmania, visit coronavirus.tas.gov.au or call the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline. If your plan is to evacuate/leave? The best option is to stay with family or friends. There may be a higher risk of person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 in an evacuation centre, not only to those seeking shelter but also to emergency services and evacuation centre personnel. Physical distancing is to be maintained at all times in evacuation centres.
14.01.2022 A Bushfire Advice Message For South East of Cloverside Road, Lucaston Issued At: 11/11/2020 1:59pm There is a bushfire at Cloverside Road, Lucaston. There is no immediate threat. Fire under these conditions can be difficult to control.... What to do: People in South East of Cloverside Road, Lucaston should keep up to date by listening to ABC Local Radio or look at the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au. Well prepared homes are defendable in these conditions. If you are not prepared for a bushfire, think about leaving for a safe place if it gets more dangerous. If your family has made a bushfire survival plan, check it now. Incident number: 20031308 See more
13.01.2022 Don't be alarmed, this evening you will see a heightened amount of Emergency vehicles and Tasmania Fire Service personnel around the area. Bridgewater Fire Brigade, along with a number of other brigades will be conducting training exercises at a number of locations within the Bridgewater/Gagebrook area from around 7pm-9pm tonight. If you come across any crews, please drive with caution and follow any instructions given, we appreciate your understanding. Brighton Community News Bridgewater / Gagebrook Clean Up Group Brighton Council Brighton Fire Brigade Claremont Fire Brigade Mt Nelson Fire Brigade Tasmania Fire Service Broadmarsh fire Brigade Tasmania
09.01.2022 Tomorrow, Monday 25th January, has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban. This means, in addition to no opens flames, there is also restrictions on machinery and tools/equipment that can be used. We will have 1 crew pre-positioned in the Derwent Valley as part of a strike team, whilst also maintaining coverage for our community. Remember, if you see anything of concern, report it to 000 straight away
09.01.2022 On a day of Total Fire Ban, both our Career and Volunteer crews were kept busy. Responding to multiple incidents in our community as well as a crew assisting for a number of hours at a larger incident in Broadmarsh late this afternoon. Thanks to one of our Volunteer Crew for this footage of a Helitak getting to work assisting grounds crews at Broadmarsh. Great work to our colleagues in the Midlands for their quick response Brighton Fire Brigade Broadmarsh fire Brigade Tasmania Bagdad Fire Brigade
07.01.2022 Tasmania Police are calling for information and witnesses to multiple incidents last night. Just prior to 10pm, 2 crews from Bridgewater and 1 from Glenorchy, responded to reports of a Structure fire on Old Main Rd. On arrival, crews discovered fires burning in 3 separate vacant houses, all neighboring each other. Quick action saw the fires contained in around 1hr, with crews remaining on scene overnight.... Investigations are continuing, any information that you have can be shared with Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Bridgewater Police on 131 444
05.01.2022 Today members of our Brigade have given a donation back to a local community group that have been big supporters of our Volunteer members. We met with Mark & Ange from the Bridgewater / Gagebrook Clean Up Group to provide a $200 donation towards their Day on the Green event in 2021. We love to help support local community events and groups where we can!
05.01.2022 Today is a day of Total Fire Ban. We ask that the community be alert and responsible throughout today and into the evening. A Total Fire Ban does put restrictions on the use of machinery and equiptment, please visit the Tasfire website for more information. In our local area we are surrounded by paddocks and bushland, please dont be complacent, make sure you have a Bushfire plan, and if you see something of concern, report it to 000 straight away.
04.01.2022 A BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE FOR ST HELENS - STONYFORD TRACK AND HERITAGE ROAD Issued At: 03/10/2020 2:10pm There is a bushfire at Launceston Creek, St Helens.... This fire may put St Helens - Stonyford Track and Heritage Road at high risk now. This fire will be difficult to control. There may be embers, smoke and ash falling on St Helens - Stonyford Track and Heritage Road. What to do: You need to start taking action now to protect your family and your home. If you are not prepared for a bushfire, be ready to leave for a safer place. If you don't live near St Helens - Stonyford Track and Heritage Road, stay away. If your family have made a bushfire survival plan, use it now. Keep updated by listening to ABC Local Radio or look at the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au. Incident number: 20027180 Community Information: For information on current road closures, please visit the Tasmania Police website: http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan to manage the risks of smoky days. For advice is available from the Department of Health www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/bushfire_smoke or Asthma Australia https://asthma.org.au/about-a/triggers/bushfires-and-smoke/ New road rules apply in Tasmania. Motorists must slow to 40km/h when passing a stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle(s) with red and blue lights flashing or sounding alarm. This will assist in keeping emergency services personnel safe. https://rsac.tas.gov.au/slow-down-for-emergency-vehicles
03.01.2022 Our crews are currently conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn in the area of Serenity Dr, Bridgewater. You will see fire activity from a distance given its location. Don't be alarmed, our crews are present and all is under control
03.01.2022 **Update @ 10.30am - Midland Highway, Bridgewater, is now clear form the earlier closure of the slip-lane. ______________ Earlier: ... Bridgewater motorists are advised that the slip-lane of the Midland Highway heading to the industrial estate is currently closed while the Tasmania Fire Service respond to a scrub fire.
03.01.2022 Our crews have had a busy weekend. Providing assistance at numerous vegetation fires around Dremoedary & Elderslie, whilst providing crews for coverage and incidents in and around the greater Hobart area.
02.01.2022 Both Bridgewater crews responded to a large Pallet Stack fire at a local business yesterday. On arrival, thick smoke and tall flames greeted our crews. Quick action resulted in the fire being knocked down promptly and extinguished. Picture: Courtesy of Adrian James
01.01.2022 The Bridgewater Fire Brigade (Tasmania) are about to conduct a Fuel Reduction Burn between Laurence Pl Gagebrook & East Derwent Highway ( South of Jordan River Bridge). This will put up some smoke and we request that members of the public refrain from using the walking track until this burn is complete. Also remember if you are driving, please slow to 40km/p if you see our crews working on the side of the highway.
