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24.01.2022 Bushfire Ready Neighbourhoods and Dodges Ferry Volunteer Firefighters are at Sirens Coffee Van now until 12noon (opposite Dodges Ferry Fire Station). Please pop in and have a chat about doing your 5-minute bushfire plan and what you can do to better prepare your family and property for the bushfire season. We look forward to seeing you ... If you can’t get there today please check out the TFS website for valuable information about making a bushfire plan: www.fire.tas.gov.au

23.01.2022 Plan your trips, allow extra time and please be patient

23.01.2022 Do you know anything about a fire at Cosgrove High School last night? Around 8pm Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to reports of a structure ...fire at Cosgrove High School. Upon arrival an area of the school was well alight and there was a large amount of smoke emanating from the structure. TFS brought the fire under control and it was contained to one building. However, there has been a substantial amount of damage caused to this section of the school. Police remain at the scene and investigations will be ongoing. Police are appealing to any witnesses or members of the public who can provide information in relation to the incident to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.

22.01.2022 Awesome teamwork as always by all crews on the ground, in the air and at firecomm

22.01.2022 Congratulations! So great to see volunteers being recognised for their outstanding commitment to their communities

22.01.2022 Planning to burn on your property this weekend? Make sure you follow these steps to ensure your burn is safe: Contact your local council for information on ...burning in your area Seek advice from, and register your burn with TFS by calling 1800 000 699 to avoid an unwanted visit from your local brigade Notify your neighbours Ensure you have an adequate water supply nearby Never leave fire unattended Call TFS on Triple Zero if you lose control of your burn For more information about removing fire hazards from your property safely visit www.fire.tas.gov.au

21.01.2022 Please consider participating

21.01.2022 Awesome people

21.01.2022 Wonderful news

20.01.2022 Road Weather Alert for Tasmania for Western, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts. Issued at 5:23 pm EST on Saturday 26 September 2020. Icy and snow covered roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Saturday evening and Sunday morning in parts of the Western, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts.... For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police. The next alert will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Saturday.

20.01.2022 Thanks to our members who gave up their time to ensure our local school have a safe fire evacuation process

18.01.2022 Congratulations Bob, great achievement serving your community. Enjoy your retirement and we hope to still see you from time to time

18.01.2022 The following roads and trails in St Helens are currently closed while Tasmania Fire Service responds to an out of control bushfire: St Helens Mountain Bike T...rails Argonaut Road Heritage Road Please stay well away from the area, listen to ABC Local Radio and visit www.fire.tas.gov.au for the latest warnings and advice. For information about road closures visit www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts

17.01.2022 Diary date for Sunday 4 October

17.01.2022 Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with the family and brigade members.

15.01.2022 Reminder to put your clocks forward before heading to bed. Please remember most smartphones will automatically adjust the time

13.01.2022 If you couldn’t make it to our Bushfire info session today we encourage you to click on the link to access important information for our area: https://www.engage.bushfireready.tas.gov.au/dodges-ferry

12.01.2022 Congratulations to all recipients, fantastic service to their community

11.01.2022 UPDATE: Sadly, Tasmania Police have confirmed a person has died following a two vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway near Copping. Three other people have been t...ransported to the Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The highway remains closed and traffic diversions are in place. A crash investigation is underway and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Anyone who witnessed the crash should contact police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. EARLIER: Police and emergency services are currently at a serious two vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway at Copping. As a result of the crash, the Arthur Highway is currently closed in both directions and is expected to remain closed for a considerable period of time. South-bound traffic will be diverted via Sugarloaf Road and north-bound traffic via Fulham Road at Dunalley. Tasmania Police ask that motorists avoid the area where possible and appreciate the public's patience. There is no information available regarding injuries at this point.

11.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of Western, North East and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:46 am Thursday, 1 October 2020.... DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ACROSS EASTERN, SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL TASMANIA DURING FRIDAY. Weather Situation: A strong, northwesterly, airstream develops over Tasmania early Friday as a slow-moving cold front approaches from the west. DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 of 100 km/h, are possible across parts of eastern, southern and central Tasmania during Friday. The damaging winds are expected to develop early Friday, prevail for most of the day, then ease Friday evening. Wind gusts in-excess of 100 km/h are possible about high terrain. Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Thursday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

10.01.2022 Great work by all crews, stay safe

10.01.2022 Reminder: The Total Fire Ban remains in place until 2am Tuesday 12 January 2021

09.01.2022 On National Police Remembrance Day we remember those whose lives were cut tragically short while serving their community. Shockwaves reverberated through the A...ustralian policing community in April, when Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Glen Humphris and Constable Josh Prestney, were killed on duty at a vehicle stop on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway on 22 April. It was the biggest loss of life in a single event for Victoria Police. These officers were children, siblings, partners and friends. That didn’t stop when they put on the uniform, and the sadness of their loss remains. To those families who have lost loved ones, we grieve with you. While we can never take away the weight of your loss, across Australia, the entire policing family, is here to support you. To those who continue to serve, we thank you. #NeverForgotten

09.01.2022 TFS Media Release Tasmanians encouraged to make 5-minute bushfire plan Date: 12 Jan 2021 ... Tasmanians have been thanked for their support following the total fire ban that was in place in the state's southern region until 2am today. Acting Regional Chief Ian Bounds said that yesterday's severe and very high fire danger conditions were experienced for the first time this bushfire season. "We are entering the seasonally high-risk bushfire period from now through to March with vegetation drying out significantly over the last few weeks," Mr Bounds said. "Now is not the time to be complacent. The risk of bushfires will remain into the weeks and potentially months ahead until we see significant rainfall. Tasmanians need to remain vigilant, prepare their properties and ensure they have a bushfire survival plan." TFS recommends all Tasmanians develop a 5-minute bushfire plan by visiting the TFS website. More information on how to develop your 5-minute bushfire plan can be found at www.fire.tas.gov.au .

08.01.2022 A man evacuated his burning shack unharmed early this morning after he was woken by the sound of a smoke alarm activating. TFS volunteer crews from Great Lake, ...Deloraine, Bothwell and Brady’s Lake brigades were called to the fire on Jillett Road at Brandum just before 2am to find the shack fully engulfed. The fire started in the loungeroom when a wall behind the wood heater caught fire, destroying the 2-bedroom shack and a nearby ute. The owned changed the battery in his smoke alarm this week after remembering that daylight savings is the time of year recommended by fire services to change your smoke alarm batteries. The loungeroom was well alight when the occupant woke up. Given how quickly fire can move through a house, just seconds later could have meant the difference between life and death, or serious injury, said Regional Fire Investigator, Station Officer Adam Doran said. This incident is an example of the importance of having working smoke alarms installed in any room where you sleep. You can’t smell smoke when you are asleep, so you are relying on your other senses, such as your hearing, to alert you to a fire. Often smoke alarms in shacks can be forgotten and it’s important to ensure they are properly maintained. If you’re at your shack during these school holidays, pack some batteries before you go and replace them as soon as you get there. Even better, install smoke alarms with a 10-year lithium battery and make sure they are cleaned and tested regularly, Mr Doran said.

07.01.2022 Frost Warning for the North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts Issued at 3:38 pm EST on Thursday 17 September 2020. Please be aware Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded by standard weather stations, especially in calm conditions with clear skies.... Frosts with temperatures down to -1 degrees are forecast for Friday morning in parts of the North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts No further warnings will be issued for this event.

07.01.2022 A BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY WARNING FOR ST HELENS - STONYFORD TRACK Please click on link for full details.

06.01.2022 Are you ready for summer? Do you have a Bushfire Survival Plan? #PrepareActSurvive

03.01.2022 Sincere thanks to the talented knitters at Okines Community House for their generous donation of these gorgeous soft toys. They will ride on our fire trucks and will be used to comfort children if required when we attend incidents

02.01.2022 Drive safely please

01.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central Plateau and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 9:40 am Wednesday, 7 October 2020.... DAMAGING EAST TO NORTHEASTERLY WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF TASMANIA DURING THURSDAY Weather Situation: A deep low pressure centre develops near King Island on Thursday and directs and strong, moisture-rich northeasterly airstream over Tasmanian throughout the day. The low moves over the state and away to the southeast during Friday. DAMAGING EAST TO NORTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, are possible across much of Tasmania during Thursday. The strongest winds are expected during the morning and afternoon, with winds expected to ease by Thursday evening. Soils are very wet across much of Tasmania, and strong east to northeasterly winds are not common, so trees and infrastructure may be more susceptible than usual. NOTE: A separate Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall has also been issued. Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan and Queenstown. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Wednesday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

01.01.2022 We remember and honour all the innocent men, women and children who died 19 years ago on this day. Eternal respect for all the first responders who lost their lives trying to save others. #9/11 #NeverForgotten