St Patricks River Fire Brigade in Targa, Tasmania, Australia | Community organisation

St Patricks River Fire Brigade

Locality: Targa, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6399 3390

Address: Cnr of Pecks Hill Road C829 & Tasman Highway A3 7259 Targa, TAS, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 In parts of Tasmania, it is looking smoky and hazy, particularly on the east coast. This smoke is coming from bushfires in Victoria and New South Wales, not Tas...mania. This smoke and haze is likely to remain or worsen across the state today and into tonight. The Tasmania Fire Service would like the community to be aware of this, however, to remain vigilant and don’t hesitate to call triple zero ‘000’ to report any new smoke sightings if unsure of where it is coming from. A Total Fire Ban remains in place until 2am Tuesday morning in the north and south. www.fire.tas.gov.au

22.01.2022 Today our team stepped up at Utas stadium well done everyone Thank you Launceston city council for letting us use the stadium. D.o. Ian Cawthorn S.O Adrian Gil...l for all your work and support Thank you to the members that came to help out with out you we couldn't have done it and friends and family for your support #mfsc20 it's not to late to donate Firefighterclimb.org.au See more

17.01.2022 Six members from the Mount Arthur Group of Brigades (four from St Patricks Brigade, one from Dilston Brigade and one from Karoola Brigade) left Launceston this morning headed to New South Wales as part of a TFS Strike Team. Many thanks to those members on deployment and to the members who have stayed behind to man their local brigades. Brian Medcraft Brigade Chief St Patricks River Group Officer Mount Arthur Group of Brigades

16.01.2022 Our condolences to family, friends and colleagues

16.01.2022 TFS has declared a total fire ban on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the eastern half of the state. A total fire ban means it is illegal to light or to cause a... fire in the open. This includes (but is not limited to) incinerators, burn-offs, campfires, fire pots, and wood-fuelled barbecues. The total fire ban applies to municipalities in the north and south: Break O'Day, George Town, Northern Midlands, Dorset, Launceston, West Tamar, Flinders, Meander Valley, Brighton, Derwent Valley, Hobart, Sorell, Central Highlands, Glamorgan Spring Bay, Huon Valley, Southern Midlands, Clarence, Glenorchy, Kingborough, 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.

16.01.2022 A total fire ban is in force tomorrow in all municipalities in the north and south due to Very High fire danger.

12.01.2022 This is why we never put water on hot oil or fat.

11.01.2022 We attended a fire last night at Excalibur Rd. Multiple crews attended.

10.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone

10.01.2022 Updated 8:50pm For Thursday 21 November: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts:... North East, East Coast, Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Very High Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts: Furneaux Islands, Central North and Central Plateau *** It's going to be very hot and very windy tomorrow in parts of Tasmania. If fires start in these conditions they will be very difficult to control. Fire danger ratings are predicted to reach Severe on the North East, East Coast and parts of the South East. Very high fire danger ratings are expected for the Furneaux Islands, Central North, Midlands, Upper Derwent Vallied, Central Plateau. You can assist TFS with the challenging conditions by: promptly reporting fires to TFS by calling Triple Zero preparing your property adhering to the total fire ban in place in the north and south reviewing your bushfire survival plans, and; keeping up-to-date on changing conditions by listening to ABC Local Radio and checking fire.tas.gov.au Landowners with fires already burning or fires they have recently had on their property must ensure they are properly extinguished today. For information on total fire bans and how to make a bushfire survival plan visit www.fire.tas.gov.au

10.01.2022 Our very own Sam Brake from St Patricks River Brigade is bound for Nowra. Stay safe guys and girls.

08.01.2022 St Patricks River 4.1 was called out mid-afternoon to a vegetation fire (escaped burn) at Weavers Creek Road, Nunamara. St Patricks River 4.1 were first to arri...ve, but crews from both Launceston and Ravenswood arrived shortly after to assist. Winds and low humidity created a challenging environment. Several spot fires in unburnt bushland had to be rapidly contained, but with the effort of all in attendance, the fire was brought under control. The area will be patrolled by both the landowner and TFS personnel today to ensure there is no loss of containment, particularly in light of the winds and hot temperatures forecast. (Photos: Sam B and Christine M) See more

07.01.2022 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!

05.01.2022 Many bushfires TFS crews have responded to already this season have started by out-of-control burn-offs conducted by landholders on private property, or previou...s burns that have flared up in windy, dry conditions. Rather than burning cubic metre piles at this time of year, TFS is encouraging people to consider other methods for disposing vegetation waste. It is too dry, the risk is too great and the consequences too high. Landowners who have recently had fires on their property must keep checking them to ensure they are completely extinguished. If a fire escapes your property, you will be liable for any damage caused.