Sandford Fire Brigade in Sandford, Tasmania | Fire station

Sandford Fire Brigade

Locality: Sandford, Tasmania

Address: 1089 South Arm Road 7020 Sandford, TAS, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Today we’re throwing back to previous years, when we rabbited on about keeping eggstra safe over the Easter break. This year - although Easter may look a littl...e different - we’re echoing that message. As always, everybunny at TFS is working hard to protect you and your loved ones. You can play your part by staying home, and saving lives.

23.01.2022 The Last Post, a minute's silence and Reveille - sounded by Tasmanian Jesse Spratt. Lest we forget.

23.01.2022 ***Update**** Police and emergency services remain on the scene of a single-car crash on the South Arm Highway The highway is currently closed south of Clifton Beach Road. Southbound traffic that wish to access South Arm and Opossum Bay need to use Rifle Range Road.... The highway will be closed for about an hour while crash investigations are carried out. Thanks for your patience everyone. ***** Police and emergency services are responding to a single-car crash on South Arm Road, Sandford. South Arm Road is closed between Clifton Beach Road and Musks Road, and traffic diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

23.01.2022 It was a sad incident - with #LachlanBrigade #YourBrigade being supported by our mates from New Norfolk Fire Brigade Magra Brigade, Bushy Park and Gretna Brigad...es. A piece of the history of #OurValley was lost with the hop kiln in the top end of the Lachlan going up in flames. Built around 1880, the dry timbers proved a strong fuel source with the building completely fire damaged. Two other buildings were saved through the efforts of all attending crews. The #LachlanRATS extend their sympathies to Jack and Christine who have been great supporters of the Brigade. #ProudtobeaRAT #TFSVolunteers #OurPeople #OurVolunteers Images: Lynette Graham (original image from Our New Norfolk page) Andrew Lewis (from Our New Norfolk Page) Lachlan Brigade (Victor and Steve)

22.01.2022 Today is #ThankaFirstResponder Day! To all first responders - thank you for protecting, defending and caring for your communities!

20.01.2022 Shopping list for the shack: batteries for your smoke alarms (or better still, install 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms) extra smoke alarms for every sl...eeping area Don't forget to test your smoke alarms and run the vacuum cleaner over them when you arrive. Guaranteed good times.

20.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 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 light 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.

15.01.2022 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 Hi everyone! The Fingal Volunteer Fire Brigade have created this Facebook page to help keep connected to the Fingal community and surrounds. Please share this ...page with your friends and family, and encourage them to follow us! Please note: this page cannot be used to report emergencies - if you need to report an emergency, please contact 000. Thank you for your support, Members of the Fingal Brigade.

10.01.2022 Lauderdale/Sandford residents.... the Westpac Rescue Helicopter will be conducting winch training in Ralphs Bay today. This training will include the use of orange smoke. Thanks for your understanding everyone

09.01.2022 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.

09.01.2022 A 21-year-old woman from Kingston remains in hospital in a critical condition following a single vehicle crash on the South Arm Highway at Sandford at 7:15 last... night. The woman who was the driver of a red Toyota Camry was trapped for a short period of time before being freed by emergency service personnel. The crash occurred on the South Arm Highway just north of the Clifton Beach turnoff. A 19-year-old female passenger was also taken to hospital with minor injuries. The South Arm Highway was closed for a short period whilst forensic and Crash Investigation Services personnel examined the scene, Sergeant Adrian Mollon said. Preliminary investigations indicate that excessive speed for the conditions was a contributing factor in this crash, Sergeant Adrian Mollon said. With increased traffic over this long weekend, we ask that motorists drive to the road conditions, particularly when travelling at night on damp roads, he said. Anyone who observed the vehicle travelling on the South Arm Highway prior to the crash is asked to contact police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au

08.01.2022 We've seen an increase in call outs to people burning off on their properties and leaving the fire unattended. Make sure you give us a call to register your bu...rn. That way we can put the fire on our map and if someone calls to report the fire, we'll be able to give you a call before we respond. This way you can avoid an unnecessary visit from your local brigade and our vollies can carry on enjoying their long weekend. Fires on your property must never be left unattended, even at this time of year, and make sure it's out before you leave it. Stay safe everyone!

04.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to see exactly what it's like to fight a fire first hand? Well, thanks to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 83 Riverstone you can. Riverstone Fir...e Station were called to a kitchen fire on Wednesday, 9 September after a pot of oil caught alight. The kitchen was extensively damaged, however the owner's of the home escaped with only minor injuries. Check out the below video to see a kitchen fire through the eyes of a firefighter. Kitchen fires are the leading cause of house fires in NSW and a hot oil fire can engulf a room in a matter of minutes. Never attempt to put out an oil fire using water. Use a fire blanket only if it is safe to do so. Act quickly. Get out. Stay Out. Call Triple Zero (000) and wait for firefighters to attend. You can prevent a kitchen fire from happening by never leaving cooking unattended. #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire