Carrick Fire Brigade

08/10/2026

Before you light up - call up

Give TFS a call and register what you are about to burn

If we know an incident called in is a registered burn it may save our volunteer members an unnecessary callout

An unnecessary call out to an unregistered burn may delay our response to an actual emergency

Remember call 1800 000 669 before you burn

Thankyou

05/10/2026

Brigade Chief Dan from Deloraine Brigade gives us a good update on what to do for when impending Fire Permit period is declared

Thankyou BC Dan

05/10/2026

Have you seen Craig who has been missing from Smithton since about 3pm on 26 September?

Craig is described as tall, with brown eyes, short/shaven sides grey hair, and wears reflective sunglasses, and he was last seen wearing a yellow and navy high-vis long sleeve shirt, dark pants and dark shoes (see photos).

If you've seen Craig or know where he is, please phone police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 105-29092026 or Missing Person Report TAS2600058867.

*Craig, if you see this, please phone us to advise you're ok.

02/10/2026

Daylight saving starts this weekend
Good idea to check and refresh smoke alarms

19/09/2026

🔥ℹ️ Tasmania Fire Service is urging all Tasmanians to take extra care this weekend, with elevated fire dangers forecast across much of the state on Sunday.

⚠️ Recent dry conditions mean vegetation can still ignite and fires may spread quickly if they start.

🤝 Help us keep Tasmania safe by:
➡️ Making sure any fires lit in recent days or weeks, including fire pits and other outdoor fires, are fully extinguished. Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.
➡️ Checking your bushfire plan and prepare your property.

📲 If you do see any signs of fire re-igniting such as smoke and flames, call Triple Zero (000).

📌 Keep up to date with warnings and information on the TasALERT app or at TasALERT.com, or by listening to ABC Local Radio.

🗒️ Prepare your property and have a bushfire plan: www.bushfire.tas.gov.au

18/09/2026

Please read and be aware of high temperatures and high winds
Think twice before lighting fires with current conditions

🔥ℹ️ Tasmania Fire Service is asking all Tasmanians to be extra cautious over the coming days, with High Fire Danger forecast for Sunday (20 September) across much of the state including:
📌 King Island
📌 Furneaux Islands
📌 North East
📌 East Coast
📌 Midlands
📌 Upper Derwent Valley
📌 South East, and
📌 Western districts.

⚠️ Strong winds and dry conditions mean fires can start easily and spread quickly.

While the Fire Permit Period has not yet commenced and there are currently no restrictions in place, we're asking everyone to take a few simple precautions:
✅ Check any campfires, burn-offs or fire pits lit in recent days or weeks and make sure they are fully extinguished. Remember: soak it, stir it, soak it again.
✅ Review your bushfire survival plan and make sure you know what you'll do if a fire starts.
✅ Stay informed through the TasALERT app, TasALERT.com, or ABC Local Radio.
✅ If you see smoke, flames, or a fire that appears to have reignited, don't assume someone else has reported it. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

🤝 We're working hard to keep the community safe, but everyone has a role to play in reducing fire risk. Please take extra caution in the use of fire over the coming days.

For bushfire preparedness information, visit bushfire.tas.gov.au.

12/09/2026

The fine weather is here, just right for doing those burn offs !
Residents are urged to be mindful when doing so -

At this stage you do not require a permit however we ask you register your burn

This may save your local volunteer brigade members an unnecessary call out or delay them responding to an emergency

Be mindful of where the smoke will go - roads, neighbouring residents

Be considerate and give you neighbours a call and advise your intent

Be prepared - have water source ready in case needed

Be smart do not leave the fire until extinguished

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Tasmania Fire Service, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, Sustainable Timber Tasmania, Tasmania SES and the Bureau of Meteorology met in Launceston today to assess the seasonal outlook, and agencies' preparations for bushfires.

Tasmania’s bushfire outlook for spring is heightened in the state's North East, including the Furneaux Group and East Coast, due to below average predicted rainfall over the coming months.

While spring rainfall could ease conditions, fire agencies are urging everyone to prepare now.

Don’t wait until it’s too late:
🔥 Know your bushfire risk
🌳 Clean up yards and paddocks
🍂 Clear roof gutters and remove flammable waste from around your home
🗒️ Make and practice your bushfire plan

🔥 Bushfire, why risk it?

11/09/2026

Carrick Brigade members are at Bunnings North today - come on in and see us and have a sausage while you shop

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to Carrick Brigades dads, dads to be, grand dads, inherited dads

Thankyou for the time you give to the Carrick Community and hope the new dads currently joining us enjoy their time with us

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Happy Father's Day!

To all the amazing dads out there who also happen to run into burning buildings, race to emergencies, patrol our streets, and show up when it matters most — we see you, and you are incredible. Balancing family life with a career in emergency services is no small feat, and you do it with heart every single day.

From all of us at the Australasian Institute of Emergency Services, happy Father's Day to every dad who serves and protects! 💙🧡

03/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Southern Region from 2am, Wednesday 4 February until 2am, Thursday 5 February.

A suspension in the issuing of fire permits is in place in the Northern Region from 2am, Wednesday 4 February to 2am, Saturday 7 February.

During the total fire ban period:
❌ No fires are permitted in the open, including:
❌ incinerators
❌ burn-offs
❌ campfires and fire pots
❌ wood-fuelled barbecues

❗Restrictions apply to:
🔴 Welding, grinding, charring, soldering or gas cutting outdoor must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Hot Work Guideline
🔴 Harvesting, slashing or other outdoor machinery must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Machinery Operations Guideline.
🔴 Forestry Operations must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Forest Operations Guideline
🔴 Commercial outdoor cooking or catering activities must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Outdoor Oven Guideline

You can find out more about the rules during a Total Fire Ban at: fire.tas.gov.au/about/rules-during-fire-permit-periods-and-total-fire-bans

🔥 Fire Permit Suspension
❌ No new fire permits will be issued
❌ Any fire permits already issued for this period are cancelled, as conditions will be unsafe for burning.

🔥Had a fire recently?
Check it now and make sure it is fully extinguished – soak it, stir it, soak it again.

🏠 If you live in a bushfire-prone area:
📑 Review your Bushfire Plan now
📱 Stay informed at TasALERT or ABC Radio

🔥 See smoke or fire?
📞 Report it immediately to Triple Zero (000).

Keep up-to-date with:
🔴 bushfire.tas.gov.au - for the fire danger rating in your area.
🔴 bom.gov.au/tas/warnings – for the latest weather forecast and warnings.
🔴 tasalert.com – for current warnings and advice.
🔴 police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts – for road closures.