Forth Valley Fire Brigade in Forth, Tasmania | Fire station

Forth Valley Fire Brigade

Locality: Forth, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6428 2600

Address: 794 forth road 7310 Forth, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our juniors were very happy to receive their uniforms last night and get wet.

24.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone Stay safe and stay home

23.01.2022 That time of year again starting to cool off and light the heater. Make sure you check your flue.

23.01.2022 Welcome to our 13 new career firefighters who graduated today! After a challenging and rewarding 16 week recruit course, theyll be working at fire stations in ...Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport from next week. #tasfireservice #firefighterjobs #firefighter #firefighters

23.01.2022 With 14 serious injuries and three deaths occurring on our roads in the last two weeks alone, police and our emergency services counterparts at Tasmania Fire Se...rvice, Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania SES are calling on Tasmanians to take road safety seriously. This year weve had 21 fatal and 155 serious injury crashes on our roads. In the same period last year, we had 17 fatalities and 143 serious injuries. These arent just statistics, each crash is at least one life thats been taken, or irreversibly impacted. Police talk about the Fatal Five; speeding, not wearing seatbelts, alcohol and drugs, fatigue and distraction because people die on our roads for those reasons. Please slow down, wear your seatbelt, rest if youre tired and dont drive distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As always, police will be out patrolling roads across the state and enforcing our road rules, but we need Tasmanians to help us by doing their bit and keeping themselves and other road users safe. Some road safety tips: Never drive faster than the speed limit, and if conditions are wet, dark or frosty, slow down and travel at a speed that feels safe and allows plenty of time to stop quickly and safely. Be aware roads can become slippery and drive accordingly. Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Dont allow distractions like mobile phones to affect your judgement and reaction times. Drive with headlights on when visibility is poor.

22.01.2022 Never pour water on an oil fire...

22.01.2022 Forth Valley Fire Brigade is asking for expressions of interest from any Juniors aged 10 to 17 that would be interested in joining us.Forth Valley Fire Brigade is asking for expressions of interest from any Juniors aged 10 to 17 that would be interested in joining us.

22.01.2022 With fire permits no longer required in the North West from Sunday, here is a handy checklist of things you need to do.

22.01.2022 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

21.01.2022 Its that time of year again. Time to get your flue cleaned.

21.01.2022 Our juniors were very pleased to start back at training last night and very happy to get their new t-shirts. I think our other members will be wanting t-shirts as well.

19.01.2022 Our training burn today at West Kentish Road went very well, we would like to thank Paul, the property owner , for the opportunity to carry out such a training ..., and would also like to thank Stuart from Railton Brigade for coming along to help out and Bringing Railton 5.1 to assist, and Anthony from Claude Road for Bringing along their 4.1, we all enjoyed our day See more

18.01.2022 Forth Valley Fire Brigade are on the look out for people to join their crew. We are all for our community and its people and to do that we need like minded per...son who are willing to volunteer their time. No experience necessary, well teach you everything you need to know, and while we are at it youll be making life time friendships along the way. We pride ourselves on keeping our community safe and helping out our locals. Get behind us, and well be there to support you too. Please feel free to share or better yet join. Message this page If interested See more

18.01.2022 If youre on Tasmanias north west coast, please stay home and save lives. Tasmania SES, Tasmania Fire Service, and ADF personnel are helping Tasmania Police to... keep everyone safe by checking in on people who are required to quarantine. Pictured are todays teams being briefed at Ulverstone Fire Station this morning. If youre quarantining at home they might drop by to check youre ok, and that youre doing the right thing and staying in to keep Tasmanians safe. If you get a phone call, please answer but dont approach their vehicle. The teams will just ask you to stand where they can see you and will speak to you from the car to ensure everyones safety. If you have any questions about the measures in place, please visit www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au

18.01.2022 Are you bush fire equipped this summer?

18.01.2022 Last week we took delivery of a newer Isuzu 4.1 unit this truck originally come from our friends Sassafras Fire Brigade Im sure it will serve us well with our bush firefighting capabilities,

17.01.2022 A very grateful thankyou to Northwest Woodcraft Guild ~ who kindly made the wooden box which is housing the new Defibrillator unit now housed inside the ENTRANC...E to SPRENT FIRE SHED where it has been placed for ease of access not only for the volunteer fire fighting but too, if anyone in the community has the need to assist in an emergency of cardiac arrest. See more

17.01.2022 *****PLEAS READ***** Last week we, along with Brighton and Bridgewater career Fire Brigades, attended a structure fire at Mangalore. Upon arrival, we discovered... the upstairs bedroom had started to burn due to an unattended candle that had been left burning. The families pet dog had accidentally knocked the candle over causing the fire to start. Quick thinking by the resident (who was downstairs) closed the bedroom door, containing the fire to the bedroom only. The resident was alerted to the fire by WORKING smoke alarms. This is a timely reminder to check your smoke alarms are in working order and that your fire evacuation plan is discussed. This situation could have been a lot different if it wasnt for these things.

17.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day

16.01.2022 Police remind motorists involved in minor crashes that they can report the crash online using the Tasmania Police Traffic Crash Reporting System at https://www....reportacrash.police.tas.gov.au//crashR/welcome If the crash is minor and meets all of the following criteria it can be reported online using the Tasmania Police Traffic Crash Reporting System: 1. The crash occurred in Tasmania 2. No one was injured or killed 3. The crash was not a hit and run 4. All drivers involved exchanged details 5. No vehicle was towed or carried away. Motorists must clear the road as soon as practicable - if your car can be driven, safely pull-off the road to allow other traffic to flow and then exchange details with other drivers involved. If required, call the police assistance line on 131 444.

15.01.2022 Information night for interested juniors and their parents Tuesday the 3rd of March 6:30 at the station.Information night for interested juniors and their parents Tuesday the 3rd of March 6:30 at the station.

15.01.2022 A new type of medium tanker for PWS fire management crews The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) Fire Management branch purchased a new Isuzu NPS 75/155 ...truck last year - a 7.5 tonne GVM twin cab chassis truck with 155 horsepower intercooled turbo diesel 4 cylinder engine with an automatic gearbox. It then went to Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) Engineering Services for fabrication into a fire fighting appliance. It is a new type of configuration for PWS, (tried and tested over many years by the TFS) allowing an increase in crew seating from two in a Landcruiser to six in an Isuzu, giving the benefit of allowing extra members to join the crew, particularly handy when mentoring new members. The water carrying capacity is the same at 1250 litres, however the Isuzu with a full tank and crew is still more than 500 kilograms under the maximum allowable operating weight load. This in turn allows for safe operation and the flexibility of adding extra gear if needed. Another feature is a water cooled diesel pumpset, delivering high pressure water output, great for running hose lays or reaching high into trees that are alight in the upper limbs. It also has twin hose reels, particularly handy in initial fire attack or when blackening out. The tanker is fitted with the usual heat reflecting shields on all the windows, in addition it is also fitted with the crew protection deluge system, that runs a sprinkler system externally above the cab to help protect the occupants from radiant heat if ever in a burnover situation on the fireground. The tunker is also fitted with large locker areas, with a separate large locker for transporting personal gear, keeping it separated and clean. All access is from ground level, there is no requirement to climb up on the tray to gain access to equipment, keeping the operators away from the risk of slips, trips and falls. The 2020/21 fire season has been a little quiet but the planned burning season will see the new P12 tanker put into action and tested on the fireground. The tanker is based at Lutana. Tasmania Fire Service

14.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 Couple of our members took part in light up the Dawn Anzac Day driveway service yesterday #Lestweforget #Wewillremember

14.01.2022 You might have heard were providing support to Tasmanias COVID-19 response by assisting with compliance checks. If youre self-quarantining at home because yo...uve travelled into Tasmania after Friday the 20th of March, we might be dropping by to check youre ok, and that youre doing the right thing by staying home. If you get a phone call, please answer. Well simply ask you to stand somewhere in your home where we can see you, and give us a wave.

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 Well done! Simon started back with us as a volunteer back at Turners Beach fire brigade then moved on to North Motton and now moved up to a career Firefighter Congratulations

12.01.2022 This Saturday 1st Feb come and show your support for a Bushfire Relief Fundraising Concert held at Buttons Brewing at the Wharf 15 artists, family friendly, food vans plus more

11.01.2022 Residents along the Esplanade were woken when an explosion rocked houses just after 4am this morning. The explosion occurred on the beach approximately 150m eas...t of the Turners Beach Road entrance. Smouldering debris remains on the beach including coils of wire and a 44 gallon drum, so please take care until the area is cleaned up. Police and Fire crews attended the incident. PS Its a beautiful day at the beach! A great day for the Turners Beach Community Garden open day,10 - 2 at the Community Hall, Esplanade.

11.01.2022 This afternoon turned out to be a busy hot afternoon for brigades across the district. With an ADVICE Warning current for Lucaston and two current vegetation fi...res in patrol in Geeveston and Surges Bay we ask; if you are burning off, that you firstly register your burn with the TFS by freecalling 1800000699 and secondly monitor your fire... it is your responsibility. Huon Highway Geeveston.

09.01.2022 Community notice: Paloona Power Station will be undergoing routine maintenance work from Monday 26 October 2020 to mid-February 2021. These works are vital to e...nsure safe and efficient operations. During this period, the flow of water into the River Forth will not be controlled, meaning water levels may fluctuate without warning. Canoers, fishers and other recreational users are encouraged to exercise caution if using the river. Hydro Tasmania apologises for any inconvenience. For up-to-date information on this work visit www.hydro.com.au/alerts See more

09.01.2022 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.

08.01.2022 Today 2 of our members responded to Wilmot to contain a vegetation fire, certainly very lucky local Wilmot brigade was on scene promptly to get the fire under control, Please be vigilant and report any fires to 000 things are certainly very dry around the area

06.01.2022 Fuel Reduction Burn - Tugrah Road, Tugrah - 8 November Weather permitting, the Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on Sunday 8th Nove...mber at Tugrah Road, 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 30 hectares, and is likely to take 2-3 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

05.01.2022 Think of the current snowy weather like COVID . . . If you MUST go out... Socially distance your car from others. & ... Rub your hands together in the same way we sanitise... It keeps them warm

05.01.2022 Juniors using the portable pump at training tonight

05.01.2022 First Aid training for the juniors tonight with St Johns

04.01.2022 Good reminder to change the battery in your smoke alarm this week

04.01.2022 As bushfires continue to affect large parts of Australia, generous Tasmanians are asking a lot of questions about how/where/what to donate. In Tasmania, we have... seen bushfires affect communities in the Upper Derwent Valley and the Fingal Valley so far this season and people impacted are being looked after through regional recovery arrangements. So far the impact on the wider Tasmania community has been minimal compared to the utter devastation on mainland Australia. We have also received many offers of charitable donations to the Tasmania Fire Service and our brigades. TFS is a government-funded organisation that doesnt operate on charitable funds. While we are so grateful for the generosity shown towards us, we simply do not need financial donations. What our firies would love to see is donations being channeled towards the victims of the ongoing bushfire emergency. See below for official channels to donate to To support those affected by the bushfires: AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BUSHFIRE DISASTER RELIEF & RECOVERY FUND https://www.redcross.org.au//disaster-relief-and-recovery- To support affected wildlife: RSPCA https://www.rspcansw.org.au/bushfire-appeal/ or VIC https://rspcavic.org/giving/donate WIRES https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund To support firefighters: NSW RFS https://bit.ly/2umf1Fi VIC CFA https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/supporting-cfa SA CFShttps://cfsfoundation.org.au/donate

04.01.2022 Use that extra hour tomorrow on something that could save your life. Change your clock, check your smoke alarm: if you have alkaline battery powered smoke al...arms, replace the batteries. check the expiry date on your smoke alarm and if it’s past the date, throw it away. if you have a 10-year lithium battery smoke alarm, test it monthly. clean dust from your smoke alarm regularly with the soft head attachment on your vacuum cleaner. make sure smoke alarms are installed in every sleeping area, hallway and at the top of stairs.

04.01.2022 How many people does to take to wash a truck

02.01.2022 Our Sausage sizzle is underway, don't forget to stop by and say hi , we look forward to seeing you

02.01.2022 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.

02.01.2022 Little Tilley got more than she bargained for last night when she took a tumble down a 25-metre cliff at Don Heads. Miraculously, her collar snagged on a branch... five metres from the top. Firies from Devonport and Burnie, including vertical rescue specialists, turned Tilleys ruff day around by performing a very complex and time-consuming rescue. Unfurtunately the pupparazzi didnt get a snap of Tilley with her rescuers, but by all accounts, she was very happy to be back in the arms of her owner. While its not the kind of incident firefighters respond to every day, it was a good oppawtunity for them to hone their skills using an un-fur-gettable real-life scenario.

01.01.2022 A bit different

01.01.2022 A motorhome we was paged to last night @Forth football oval, lucky the owner got out unhurt only with minor burns. We used 2 people in BA to fully extinguish the fire and managed to save the caravan beside that almost caught fire take by bystanders