Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade in Taroona, Tasmania, Australia | Government organisation

Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade

Locality: Taroona, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 000 699

Address: Chiton Chase 7053 Taroona, TAS, Australia

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24.01.2022 It is with profound sadness that I advise the passing of 3rd Officer Michael Petterwood on Wednesday 25/09/2019. Michael has been a highly respected member of t...he Risdon Vale Volunteer Fire Brigade since May 2000. Michael was made a Life Member in 2014 and recipient of both the National Medal for Service (2014) and Tasmania Fire Service Volunteer Medal for Diligent Service with Integrity (2017). Michael was known for his passion for the TFS and also a kind man who was there to assist anyone anytime. He will be sadly missed by all members of the Brigade and Hobart District and will be remembered fondly for being a highly committed community minded person who had very high personal values. On behalf of all Members, past and present, I Offer our sincere condolences to Anne, Mark and Scott, family and friends. Wade Stewart 1st Officer Risdon Vale Volunteer Fire Brigade

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22.01.2022 Job No - 007/2019 Date - 23/1/2019 - 24/1/2019 Time - 1800 -1000 Location - Tahune Type - Vegetation Fire... Other Agencies - Risdon Vale Taroona 4.1, with a crew of four completed a night shift working on the Tahune Fire.

21.01.2022 The ‘Thank you firies’ event at Kermandie was held today. Thank you to all those that organised and supported the event. It was a great community event and hear...t warming to be appreciated for all the work our members put in. The Geeveston Fire Brigade has put a Honour Board together with all those that assisted throughout the fires, it shows the true extent of how many brigades and other agencies were involved in this effort. Well done to all today and at the fires

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21.01.2022 We're doing a small burn on Coolamon Road from 6pm tonight. It should all be over by 8pm. We hope to keep smoke to a minimum.

19.01.2022 Job No - 012/2019 Date - 27/01/2019 Time - 0900-2015 Location - Geeveston Type - Vegetation Fire... Other Agencies - Many Taroona 5.1, with a crew of two, continued to assist in tackling the fire in the Huon Valley.

19.01.2022 If a fire breaks out today please, follow the TFS website or Radio Hobart 936AM. We will not be providing any updates.

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18.01.2022 A waterbomber assisting TFS ground crews at the Geeveston fire, yesterday. How good are the pilots?!

18.01.2022 The ACCC has issued a product safety recall from Peter Alexander Sleepwear. A number of fire incidents have occurred with Scented Triple-Wick Candles from Peter... Alexander. If you have one of these candles please immediately stop using it and take it to your nearest store for a full refund. For more information please visit: https://www.productsafety.gov.au//peter-alexander-sleepwea

18.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/158005167574263/posts/3670697962971615/ Smells like some people are burning off in Taroona today. Don't forget to register your burn and also make sure you follow the bylaws of Kingborough Council.

18.01.2022 Just in case you missed it there was a fleeting glimpse of us on the ABC 730 news last night. In case you blinked, here it is.

18.01.2022 Reposting from earlier this fire season. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156998023721458&id=36792516457

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18.01.2022 Job No - 013/2019 Date - 28/01/2019 Time - 0900-2300 Location - Geeveston Type - Vegetation Fire... Other Agencies - Many Both Taroona trucks continued to work on the Huon fires.

17.01.2022 If you are clearing vegetation in advance of the bushfire season, please remember to register your burn by calling 1800 000 699. Please, check Kingborough Council's website for full details but your block must be over 2000 square metres.

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17.01.2022 A reminder that there's a total fire ban for today. One of our trucks has been mobilised to New Norfolk as part of a strike team. The other is on Taroona with a crew on stand by. If you see any smoke, please report it by calling 000. Please, don't assume someone else has. Stay cool. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4924069544301111&id=158005167574263

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15.01.2022 Bushfire Information Sessions

15.01.2022 Backyard Burning in Residential Zones The Tasmania Fire Service has had to respond to backyard burns in residential areas recently. Council would like to remind... residents that a By-law exemption must be sought for these. For information on what is permitted and what requires an exemption, please refer to Part 6 Control of incinerators, open air burning and wood heaters - of the Health and Environmental Services By-law. Part 6 can be found on page 9 via the following link: http://ow.ly/oo1g30nf5fU Please contact Council for advice if you are unsure about backyard burning within a residential zone, and refer to the Tasmania Fire Service website for information on fire bans and other permits. http://ow.ly/zHfi30nf5g8 #FireSafety

15.01.2022 Hopefully everyone is up on this. If you've somehow missed it here it is.

14.01.2022 Job No - 014/2019 Date - 29/01/2019 Time - 0800-2200 Location - Geeveston Type - Vegetation Fire... Other Agencies - Many Taroona 4.1 and 5.1 continued to assist in tackling the fire in the Huon Valley. Yesterday was spent in and around Franklin protecting assets.

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12.01.2022 This summer our firefighters, emergency services personnel, volunteers and community organisations did an outstanding job protecting and supporting communities ...in the face of bushfire. Now, on behalf of our state, my government would like to thank them for their tireless work to keep our community safe. We are holding several free community BBQ’s across the state. The events will be family friendly and include children’s activities, live music and entertainment suitable for all ages. For more information on the events, including reserving seats on the free buses, visit http://alert.tas.gov.au/recovery/Pages/CommunityEvents.aspx.

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10.01.2022 Job No - 009/2019 Date - 25/01/2019 Time - 1000 Location - Cambridge/Taroona Type - Strike Team... Other Agencies - Various other Volunteer Brigades Taroona 5.1, with a crew of two formed part of a strike team at Cambridge. A crew also stood up at Taroona Station manning the 4.1 as part of a Hot Day Response.

10.01.2022 Its Arrived, The Brigade would like to thank Mozza Morrisby for this initiative, it was contentious but with out the help of the Hon Michael Ferguson, Emma Fitzpatrick and Statewide Independent Wholesalers Ltd it would of fallen over, also the Brigade would like to thank the Taroona Bowls Club, The Dog Clinic and the Kingston RSL for there support. The season has been one of the busiest on record for the Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade. It started off with a crew being deployed to Queensland during November last year and finished with our last deployment on the 4 of March 2019 down South to Geevston.

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10.01.2022 Job No - 008/2019 Date - 25/1/2019 Time - 0830 Location - Taroona Type - Smoke Investigation... Other Agencies - Hobart Taroona 4.1, Hobart and a number of direct responders attended a smoke investigation in Cartwright Reserve. A resident of a nearby street believed there to be a fire and called 000. After investigating the area and speaking to the resident it was determined to be a call of 'good intent'.

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09.01.2022 We posted this earlier this fire season. If you live in Taroona and you've not read it you probably should. It contains information which will help you with what you need to know if a bushfire impacts Taroona. Please remember, this page does not post updates of going fires. Please listen to ABC Radio Hobart (936 in old money) or the TFS website for updates.... Here's a direct link to the Taroona document: http://www.fire.tas.gov.au//201212_S_Protection_Taroona_ar https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156995961356458&id=36792516457

09.01.2022 Taroona community members - come along to the Bushfire-ready Info Session at Taroona Primary School on 12 November at 7pm. This free community bushfire information session will provide bushfire safety tips and information on how to be prepared for the bushfire season.

08.01.2022 Job No - 015/2019 Date - 30/01/2019 Time - 0800-2200 Location - Judbury Type - Vegetation Fire... Other Agencies - Many Taroona 4.1 and 5.1 continued to assist in tackling the fire in the Huon Valley. Yesterday was spent in and around Bermuda Road, Judbury establishing containment lines.

08.01.2022 We're bushfire ready. Are you? 6.30pm.tonight - Delta Ave Park..

08.01.2022 We'd love to have more members but Taroona is presently not seeking any new recruits. We are actually at the limit prescribed by the TFS and have a waiting list. If we are recruiting keep an eye on our Facebook page for information. (Paywall on Mercury article).

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07.01.2022 Monday's fire danger rating is currently forecast to be 'Extreme' for Hobart. Please, make sure you have the necessary conversations with your household. It is sometime since there has been such a forecast.

07.01.2022 Job No - 011/2019 Date - 26/01/2019 Time - 1000-2315 Location - Geeveston Type - Vegetation Fire... Other Agencies - Many Taroona 5.1, with a crew of two, was attended a strike team at Cambridge. They were relocated to Geeveston and tasked with patrolling and asset protection around the Huon River and tackling the fire later in the day.

06.01.2022 If you live in Taroona and don't have a bush fire plan we strongly recommend you make one today. If you have one please review it and talk to your household about what you are going to do in the event of a bushfire tomorow. Fingers crossed you won't need it but the forecast makes for grim reading. There are plenty of resources at the link below. http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show

06.01.2022 Does anyone know of a burn taking place at the northern end of Taroona yesterday? There was a strong smell of smoke at one point. There's also a lingering smell this morning. Given the forecast for the day, we're keen to make sure it's been extinguished.

05.01.2022 Job No - 010/2019 Date - 25/01/2019 Time - 1350 Location - Primrose Sands Type - False Callout ... Other Agencies - Various other Volunteer Brigades Taroona 5.1, with a crew of two, responded to reports of a fire in the Primrose Sands area. After investigations by air and ground, it was found to be smoke drift from other fires and the crew returned to the Strike Team at Cambridge.

05.01.2022 An 'interesting' day loomed yesterday morning. Thankfully things were comparatively quiet in the Taroona area after an early smoke investigation. Thank you to all the members that were on standby today and those that were in a support role. Thank you too to the Taroona Bowls Club for your gift. It was much appreciated and will be consumed at a later date. We have crews on stand by over the next few days. It is likely they will be assisting with some of the going fires. Please, make sure you follow this page if you are interested in where we end up.

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04.01.2022 Our next session is tomorrow night at the Picnic Basket. We look forward to seeing you there from 1830. https://www.facebook.com/36792516457/posts/10159026610671458/

03.01.2022 Our last pop up session tonight is in Bonnet Hill. We'll be there from 6.30pm until 7.30pm. Come and join us.

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03.01.2022 First session tomorrow in the park off Delta Avenue. We'll be there from 1830 come and find us and have all you bushfire questions answered, hopefully!

03.01.2022 Due to an inclement weather forecast the burn in Cartwright Reserve has been postponed.

01.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158318940939218&id=120166039217 Fresh from the briefing in Taroona, last night, one of our members took off for Queensland this morning. We wish him very safe travels.

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01.01.2022 ABC Local Radio is your emergency broadcaster during bushfires and other emergencies. Find your frequency here, or download the ABC Listen App.

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