Evandale Volunteer Fire Brigade in Evandale, Tasmania | Community organisation

Evandale Volunteer Fire Brigade

Locality: Evandale, Tasmania

Address: 15 Arthur Street 7212 Evandale, TAS, Australia

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

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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 Total Fire Ban has been declared for all Northern and Southern municipalities in Tasmania from 2am tomorrow morning (Saturday December 28) until 2am Tuesday 31 December. Please refer to the flyer below or the link to the fire service website http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colTotalFireBans

23.01.2022 Today is International Volunteer Day so we are sending a huge shout out to our 5000 TFS volunteers who give up their time so selflessly. Whether you are one of ...the 3900 who works on the frontline, or the support, junior and cadet members - you all play a vital role in keeping the community safe and you answer the call when you are needed. For that we thank you! Tag your favourite vollie here and give them a shout out!

23.01.2022 On Saturday we welcomed Bruce and Alicia back from N.S.W, along with 16 of our TFS colleagues. Being able to stand back and watch them as they got of the plane and listen to their experiences over there only reinforced to me what a special group of people I get to work with. The Brigade are so proud of the effects Bruce, Alicia and all of the TFS members are putting in on the mainland. From, Brigade Chief Grant Rigby

23.01.2022 Yesterday two of our members headed off to NSW with 16 other TFS members to help control the fires over there. We wish them safe travels and return.

22.01.2022 Don't forget! SANTA WILL BE IN EVANDALE THIS TUESDAY

20.01.2022 Some very timely advice from our friends at Dilston. Stay safe out there!

19.01.2022 SANTA IS COMING TO EVANDALE !!!!

18.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 Name: Jacinta (Jac) Sinclair Position: Leading firefighter How long in service? 12 years in TFS - Evandale and 18 months in NSW RFS - Woodstock... Why did you join? Brad (my partner) and I joined the RFS in NSW when we moved to a small village (276 people) in central west NSW. We wanted to get involved in the local community and the RFS brigade was pretty much the only thing happening. It was a great experience where we learnt a lot and made good friends. When we moved to Evandale in 2007 we went to the local brigade in our first week to see if we liked the people here. We're still here! What do you enjoy about being involved? The opportunity to work in a very competent team where each of us is able to to utilise our skills (no matter what level) and we all have each other's back. I even enjoy the more boring long days of fire edge patrol; it's a great opportunity to really get to know people. What have you gained from being a member? A willingness to take a deep breath and keep going well beyond my comfort boundaries. Some hilarious memories. Salt-of-the-earth friends. An MR truck licence and the opportunity to drive a big red truck with flashing lights and siren. The admiration of my elderly aunties. An appreciation of just how versatile a 4WD truck can be in the most interesting places. About me: 53yo part-time chaplain and poet; love walking the dog (and husband); kayaking and reading; enjoy being on the fire truck with husband and 20yo son.

16.01.2022 Critical reminder to check and maintain your fire place before lighting up this cold winter. Stay Safe

14.01.2022 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.

11.01.2022 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.

11.01.2022 We're taking a break from our member profiles to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thank-you all for your amazing support and kind regards this past year. Stay safe and have fun

10.01.2022 Teaching kids from home? TFS Kids is a website being created by the Tasmania Fire Service specifically for Tasmanian children. The website is designed to provide free fire safety information and educational resources that school-aged children can use in a friendly and engaging online environment.... The online activity interface invites children to: Play Watch Learn Explore. They will be able to learn with informative activities how to react in case of a fire related emergency and how they can help keep themselves, their family and friends safe. https://www.tfskids.com.au/

10.01.2022 Evandale Member Profile - SANTA Position: Chief Lolly Giver How long in the service: I have been helping Evandale give out lollies for over 25 years... Why do you join: I join Evandale, every year to help give out lollies to all the boys and girls and to help spread the christmas cheer. What do you like about being involved: I like coming back to Evandale every year because it means I get to take a ride in the big red fire truck and I get the say hello to all the kids What have to gained from being a "member": I am able to come and see all the great men and women who look after the people of Evandale and I make sure all the kids of Evandale are behaving and don't make my naughty list. About me: Most people already know what I do, but I live with Mrs Claus, my elves and reindeer. I spend all year making toys and getting ready to make the trip to Evandale to give out lollies.

09.01.2022 Evandale Member Profiles - Bronwyn Rigby Position: Fourth Officer & Junior Coordinator How long in service: 20 years... Why did you join? I love serving my community, and at the time I got sick of being left at home when the pager went off, so decided to join in the fun. It was great to do something we both enjoyed doing. What do you enjoy about being involved? I love the sense of family, and the great team I get to work with. Serving my community and also other communities around the state. What have you gained from being a member? I have gained lots of different skills over the years, have met and worked with some great people who are no long life friends. About me: I work part time for Woolworths, have four beautiful children (3 are members of the brigade as Juniors), and am married to the brigade chief. In my spare time I love to volunteer at the school, have down time just for me, and being a busy mum.

08.01.2022 Tasmania Fire Service has declared a total fire ban this Saturday for all municipalities in the north and parts of the east coast. This is because wind speed wi...ll increase fire behaviour and fires will spread quickly. The declaration of a Total Fire Ban means it is illegal to light or cause a fire in the open air, including incinerators, burn-offs, campfires, fire pots, and wood-fuelled barbecues. The total fire ban will be in force in the following municipalities from 2am Saturday 21 December until 2am Sunday 22 December: Meander Valley, Tamar Valley, Break O’Day, Northern Midlands, George Town, Flinders Island, Dorset, Launceston, and Glamorgan Spring Bay. 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 Local Radio.

07.01.2022 Evandale Member Profiles Isaac Taylor Position: Firefighter How long in service: 10 years ... Why did you join? Both my parents were NSW RFS firefighters. To 6 year old me it seemed like it was exciting, but you had to be 15 to join up as a cadet. So, when we moved to Tassie and as soon as I turned 10, I signed up. What do you enjoy? The camaraderie, putting out fires, and going to places you normally aren’t able to go. What have you gained from being a member? Friends, skills, and an unending desire for slightly warm/cold pizza after a good day’s work About me: My passions are history, drama, movie making, story writing, music/singing, and acting.

06.01.2022 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...

06.01.2022 We are looking for new members !!! Do you live in Evandale? Are you reasonably fit/active? Would you like to make new friends and ride around in a big red fire truck? ... With the end in sight of another busy summer, the Evandale volunteer fire brigade is on the lookout for new members. If you can spare a few hours a fortnight, are keen to learn new skills, and would like to help protect your community we are interested in hearing from you. Send us a msg for more details !

02.01.2022 Keep up to date with the latest information and developments on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tasmania by: - liking and following the Department of Health, Tasmania facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/HealthTas/ - visiting - health.tas.gov.au/coronavirus

01.01.2022 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.