Claremont Fire Brigade in Claremont, Tasmania, Australia | Fire protection service

Claremont Fire Brigade

Locality: Claremont, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6249 9011

Address: 714 Main Rd 7011 Claremont, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 Tasmanians need to be prepared for challenging fire weather conditions towards the end of this week as hot temperatures, north-westerly winds and low humidity is expected to push the fire danger to severe in parts of the state. The forecast has triggered a total fire ban to be declared for Thursday and Friday for all municipalities in the south, and Northern Midlands and Break O’Day in the north. A total fire ban means it is illegal to light or to cause a fire to start in the... open air. This includes (but is not limited to) incinerators, burn-offs, campfires, fire pots, and wood-fuelled barbecues. The total fire ban applies to the following municipalities from 2am Thursday 30 January until 2am Saturday 1 February: Brighton, Break O'Day, Central Highlands, Clarence, Derwent Valley, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Glenorchy, Hobart, Huon Valley, Kingborough, Northern Midlands, Sorell, Southern Midlands and Tasman. More information on Total Fire Bans and incidents in your area can be found at www.fire.tas.gov.au or by listening to ABC Radio.

25.01.2022 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.

24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 IMPORTANT CHRISTMAS EVE LOLLY RUN ANNOUNCEMENT The Brigade has reached the very difficult decision to not hold this year’s lolly run. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions and safety measures, the brigade has been unable to determine a safe way that the lolly run could be undertaken this year. We understand that this is going to be upsetting for the families of the greater Claremont area. This decision has not been made lightly as this is an event that all members of our brigade look forward to. We hope to be back in 2021 bigger and better! We wish all of the families in the Claremont area a safe and festive Christmas and New Year.

24.01.2022 The brigade will be conducting a hazard reduction burn at the end of Tavistock Rd in Austin’s Ferry commencing from 1600hrs this arvo. Please do not be alarmed as there will flame/smoke visible to the following suburbs: Austins Ferry... Granton Bridgwater Gagebrook Old beach PLEASE SHARE

24.01.2022 Now is the time to make sure your Bushfire Plan is up to date and you are familiar with the community plan.

22.01.2022 Need an excuse to go to Bunnings this weekend?.... (didn’t think so! ) Come see the Old Beach crew this Saturday 29th August, we’ll be on the tongs at Bunnings Glenorchy cooking up a storm! See you all there!

21.01.2022 On National Police Remembrance Day...together we pay tribute to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice #NPRD2020

20.01.2022 Tonight Firefighter Phillip Smith was presented with his level 1 Firefighting certificate and epaulettes. Excellent work Phil, we look forward to many more years of dedication and service you put in to the Brigade. (Pictured L-R): Aaron White (1st officer), Phil Smith (Firefighter).

20.01.2022 Fuel Reduction Burn - Goat Hills, North - 9th November 2020 Weather permitting, the Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on Monday 9th... November at Goat Hills, North, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities. The total area of this burn will be approximately 155 hectares, and is likely to take 3-4 days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions. During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to remain well out of the burn site while the burn is taking place and for the following days until safety checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area. While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash. People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. Advice is available from the Department of Health and Asthma Australia websites https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publicheal/air/bushfire_smoke and https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/keeping-yourself/air-quality and https://asthma.org.au/about-asthma/triggers/bushfire-smoke. Current air quality information is also available via the Environment Protection Authority website https://epa.tas.gov.au//real-time-air-quality-data-for-tas Further information about this burn is available by contacting the Tasmania Fire Service on phone 1800 000 699 or email [email protected]. A map of planned burns is available on the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow

18.01.2022 Tasmania Fire Service has declared an end to the fire permit statewide from 2am tomorrow (Thursday 26 March). This means that anyone in Tasmania intending to li...ght a private fuel reduction burn will no longer require a fire permit to do so. Even though permits are no longer required, landowners who plan to light burns on their property should: be mindful of the weather be prepared with an adequate water supply have access to firefighting equipment be physically capable consult with the owners of neighbouring properties, particularly those with vulerable crops such as vineyards. This update brings the north and south in line with the north west which had the permit period revoked a fortnight ago. At all times burning on private property is governed by local council by-laws which must be adhered to and environmental laws which govern smoke emissions. Property owners planning to burn on their land should visit fire.tas.gov.au for further information. Call 1800 000 699 to register their burn to prevent an unnecessary visit from a local brigade.

18.01.2022 Happy National Volunteer Week! Despite the circumstances, we will spend the week celebrating, because we think it’s important to continue supporting each other and the terrific work our volunteers do!

18.01.2022 Brighton residents... Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting training in the Brighton area tonight. If you see a heightened level of emergency service in the area from 6.30pm please don't be alarmed, it's planned training.

18.01.2022 To all our frontline family #AmbulanceTasmania service Keep up the great work in keeping Tasmania safe. THANK YOU

18.01.2022 Last night our Junior/Cadet program were lucky enough to visit Bridgwater fire station "10", this station is manned by both career and volunteer staff along with Ambulance Tasmania. This night was to introduce the kids to some new equipment and appliances that they aren’t familiar with to better there skills and develop as future firefighters.

17.01.2022 Tonight some of our members undertook some driver training/area familiarisation and were lucky enough to have a play in the snow. We hope everyone has enjoyed the snow over the past couple of days, please stay safe!

16.01.2022 To all our Fire Fighter Mums, Have an absolute awesome Mother’s Day and We hope you get pampered like you all deserve.

15.01.2022 Don’t be alarmed we are currently in the process of a cat rescue , the naughty feline has managed to get himself 10 metres up a tree. Due to safety concerns and the height we have a hydraulic platform on scene to carry out the height rescue.

15.01.2022 Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a Fuel Reduction Burn: - tomorrow - Thursday 12 March 2020 - weather permitting - at Wellington Park, Hobart - o...f around 60 hectares, which will take 1-2 days to complete. ___________ Weather permitting, the Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on Thursday 12th March at Wellington Park, Hobart, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities. The total area of this burn will be approximately 60 hectares, and is likely to take 1-2 days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions. During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to remain well out of the burn site while the burn is taking place and for the following days until safety checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area. While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash. People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. Advice is available from the Department of Health and Asthma Australia websites www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/precautions and https://asthma.org.au/about-asthma/triggers/bushfire-smoke. Current air quality information is also available via the Environment Protection Authority website epa.tas.gov.au//Real-Time-Air-Quality-Data-for-Tasmania.as Further information about this burn is available by contacting the Tasmania Fire Service on phone 1800 000 699 or email [email protected]. A map of planned burns is available on the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow

15.01.2022 Firefighters wear heavy-duty protective clothing when fighting a fire. But what about ordinary people protecting their homes from fires? This is the minimum lev...el of protective clothing you should have. Make sure you tune in to watch part two of the new ABC Your Planet series ‘Big Weather (and how to survive it)’ tonight at 8.30pm on ABC TV + iview. This three-part series delivers an urgent and entertaining message of how our weather is changing and what we can do to survive it. #BigWeather #ReadyTogether

15.01.2022 Fire permits are now no longer required across Tasmania, but please call us on 1800 000 699 (choose option 4) to register your burn to avoid an unwanted visit from your local fire brigade.

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14.01.2022 Tomorrow our members from both the Senior and Junior brigades are holding a Bunnings BBQ at the Glenorchy store. Come along and say Gday and whilst you are there grab a snag or two. We will have a truck on-site for you to look at and ask some questions. See you there and a BIG HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY from the members of the brigade.

13.01.2022 What would happen if volunteers couldn't get leave in times of need? A big shout to employers across the nation for allowing our Volunteers the time to head ou...t and respond to Emergency incidents as they happen, Our crew comes from a range of small and large employers - some Statewide and some Nationwide Recently Qantas shared the story of our very own Firefighter Bianca, and a working colleague, Firefighter Joey from Geeveston Brigade. Both have been allowed the time to deploy and assist at the recent incident in NSW. #station10 Tasmania Fire Service #wethankyou #spiritofaustralia See more

12.01.2022 By fighting fire with fire during autumn we can help protect people, property and the environment from the risk of bushfire.

12.01.2022 Regrettably our fire station has been burgled over the last few days. Several things have been stolen, including community donated Milwaukee tools. If anyone has information on this please contact the police.

12.01.2022 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 Brig...ade, 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 See more

11.01.2022 Fuel Reduction Burn - Glenorchy If you're in the Greater Hobart area, you'll see smoke coming from Goat Hills at the back of Glenorchy this weekend. We'll... have lots of resources on the ground from the Fuel Reduction Program to ensure the burn is appropriately managed. The Goat Hills burn will be around 155 hectares in total and will burn for the whole weekend. During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to remain well out of the burn site while the burn is taking place and for the following days until safety checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area. This objective of this burn is to minimise the bushfire risk to life and property, particularly areas south of Glenorchy, including Hobart. It will serve to slow the spread of any fire from the Collinsvale Road area where fires have started in the past. The Goat Hills area also has significant infrastructure assets including a major communication tower and critical electricity transmission lines which will be protected by this burn. People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for the smoke. Advice is available from the Department of Health and Asthma Australia websites: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth//air/bushfire_smoke and https://asthma.org.au/about-asthma/triggers/bushfire-smoke.

10.01.2022 Daylight savings ends tonight, don’t forget to turn the clocks back and test your smoke alarms. #Workingsmokealarmssavelives #Turnandtest

10.01.2022 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.

10.01.2022 Claremont fire brigade members send their condolences to Forest Fire Management Victoria, the family and friends on the loss of Firefighter Mat Kavanagh who tragically died in a two-vehicle crash on the Goulburn Valley Highway last Friday whilst on duty. Mat Kavanagh was a dedicated and much loved member of the FFMV team for 10 years. RIP Mat

10.01.2022 Our Junior Brigade had a busy morning participating in the Clean Up Australia Day at the Windermere Bay Park. Collecting nearly a ute load of rubbish in just a couple of hours. Well done to all of our juniors for helping out in your community. #StepUpToCleanUp #CleanUpAustralia

09.01.2022 Tasmania Fire Service has issued a Bushfire Advice Warning for Collinsvale. There is a bushfire at Mount Hull Road, Collinsvale There is no immediate threat.... Fire under these conditions can be difficult to control. What to do: 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. For more information, visit www.fire.tas.gov.au.

09.01.2022 Our hero’s of the sky, we won’t forget your service and sacrifices. Rest In Peace

08.01.2022 Our thoughts and prayers go out to our blue family in Victoria tonight

08.01.2022 Sad news has emerged this evening in Victoria. It’s been confirmed a Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) firefighter has died this evening while working on the bushfire near Omeo. Our thoughts and prayers are with this brave firefighters family, friends and colleagues.... RIP Brother

08.01.2022 The weather at this time of the year is fickle. One day the weather can be perfect for burning and a couple of days later it's warmer and the wind picks up, ca...using those burns to escape. TFS has seen an increase in escaped burns on private property over the last couple of weeks. We encourage property owners to use favourable weather conditions to burn and reduce fuels to mitigate their bushfire risk, but this must be done safely . If you're planning to burn on your property you must be adequately prepared for the size of the burn and for the weather conditions you are burning in. You should also keep checking it in the days after it's been extinguished.

08.01.2022 A reminder there is a Total Fire Ban today and tomorrow for all municipalities in the south, and Break O'Day and Northern Midlands municipalities in the north.

07.01.2022 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.

07.01.2022 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 Hele...ns. 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

07.01.2022 Today is National Red Balloon Day, Thank You Firies Day. February 28th is the last day of summer, and we would like to say 'Thank You' to our fellow firefighters across the country, we also say thanks to our Families we can not do our job without your support. And to all of our employers for giving us the time off we need at short notice. #thankyoufireys

05.01.2022 Dear friends of Eleanor We are extremely relieved to let you know that Eleanor finished her treatment in Columbus, Ohio yesterday after a clear scan of her brai...n and spine. We couldn't be prouder of Eleanor and her enormous achievement. Eleanor rang her end of treatment in Columbus bell loud and proud in front of us, her number one fans and her wonderful oncology team. We will always treasure this moment. Unfortunately the nature of treatment is to keep moving forward and attempting to keep disease under control and we haven't yet had the chance to reflect on the last five months. Some of the best and worst times we have endured. Our time in Ohio has abruptly come to an end. With the Coronavirus situation escalating, we have to urgently leave. Eleanor's immune system is low and this therefore makes her very vulnerable to the virus. We have taken every possible measure to keep Eleanor, George and ourselves as safe as we can while still having to fly to Melbourne. In a time of uncertainty we would like to thank you all for continuing to support us in giving Eleanor the best chance of cure. We feel part of a very special community of people. When we arrive in Melbourne we expect to self isolate to protect others and Eleanor and will then be starting Eleanor's full body disease control at The Royal Children's Hospital. Neuroblastoma is relentless and while we are celebrating clear brain and spine scans we must remain realistic that Eleanor still has a long journey ahead. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts and please keep us in your thoughts as we attempt to keep Eleanor and George safe on our flight to Australia. Lots of love from the Oakley family

04.01.2022 Hazard icons across the country have a new consistent look. The new Australian Warning System introduces several changes to the way the community will be notifi...ed about hazards. We're rolling out the first stage of the changes to the Australian Warning System for bushfire in Tassie today. The changes will include the way bushfire warnings are displayed on the TFS website. From today, consistent colours will be used for: Advice (yellow), Watch and Act (orange); and Emergency Warning (red) The icon shapes will also change on maps from diamonds to triangles. While the colours and icons change, the meanings of the levels do not change. The changes are designed to bring consistency to the way warnings are displayed across Australia. Over time more states will use the new colours and icons and they will be used for other hazards like floods and storms. Further changes will occur in Tasmania in 2021, including enhancements to our warning messages. The Australian Warnings System is based on community research and good practice, in terms of what communities recognise and what gets people to take action during an emergency.

03.01.2022 We are set up and ready to go for our Australia Day fundraising BBQ at Bunnings Glenorchy. We have eftpos available as well so stop by and grab a snag and a drink. We also have members ready and able to answer any fire safety and bushfire questions

02.01.2022 Our Junior Brigade will be participating in tomorrow's Clean-up Australia Day at the Windermere Bay Park. So if you are in the area call by and say Gday or your more than welcome to lend us a hand.

02.01.2022 Are You BushFire Ready? Good morning to all of our friends and followers. We are looking at holding a Bushfire-Ready workshop for the residents who live in the Mt Faulkner and surrounding area. We are reaching out to anyone living in the Skyfarm rd, Toffolis rd and the top end of Abbotsfield rd that would be interested in hosting the event on their property. We are looking at is the 2nd of March 2020 and it will run for approximately 2 hours.... If you would be interested in hosting this event please send us a message and we will make contact with you to go over the details. Thank you Please stay safe

02.01.2022 What an amazing piece of artwork

02.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. LEST WE FORGET. Brigade members Monique Green (junior fighter)... and Aaron White (1st officer) had the honours yesterday in the laying of the wreath, paying our respects as a brigade to all who have bravely served to protect our country. See more

01.01.2022 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

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