Eaglehawk Neck Volunteer Fire Brigade - TFS

09/10/2026

Eaglehawk Neck Market is on today till 1:00pm. Whilst you’re here, come and say G’day to members of the EHN Fire Brigade 👋

18/09/2026

🚨What would you need in the event of any emergency? 🚨

💊 Do you have specific medication?

📞 Who would you inform?

🏡 Where would you go?

🧑‍🧑‍🧒🐾 Do you have dependents and/or pets to consider?

An emergency can be many situations. Now’s a great time to talk with your family, chat with your friends about the what, where and who’s in the event of an emergency.

Being prepared, even somewhat prepared allows you think clearly and respond safely.

10/09/2026

🔥 Could your household be more prepared for bushfire this summer?

The Tasmania Fire Service Bushfire-Ready Challenge is back! Over four weeks you'll receive simple activities to help you understand your risk, make a bushfire plan, prepare your property and get ready for emergencies.

✅ Free to join
✅ Online and easy to complete
✅ Great prizes to be won

Register today: https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/bushfire-challenge/bushfire-ready-challenge

Take it on. Be prepared.

Welcome to the Tasmania Fire Service Bushfire-Ready ChallengeThe Bushfire-Ready Challenge - an immersive bushfire preparedness experience for all Tasmanians.Get ready to assess your bushfire risk, create a plan, prepare your property, and more - all at your own pace.Register below to ensure you stay...

23/08/2026

The Eaglehawk Neck Fire Brigade had the pleasure of hosting District Officer, Aaron Blizzard and East-coast Station Officer, Wayne Smart, at our Brigade Service Medal Presentations, which were held at the Taranna Boat Club last night. A big shoutout to Josh Carver from La Sadina Loca for cooking up an amazing paella!

Our medal recipients were:

5 Year Service Medal
Laura McKinnon
Jhy Oldham
Matthew Rose
Phil Wicks
Steve Cooper

10 Year Service Medal
Shane Salter
Stuart Meeking
Stuart Nattey

15 Year Service Medal
Stuart Meeking

We pay tribute to all of our Emergency Service members and their families, for the sacrifices they make at the call of duty, putting their own lives before others, for their countless hours behind the scenes attending training, filling out paperwork and community engagement.

16/05/2026

Big thanks to Dunalley, Koonya and Port Arthur brigades for giving up their time to help with the burn off today. Great effort.
Also a huge thanks to Julie and Phil for organising and cooking a fantastic bbq lunch👍

15/05/2026

Eaglehawk Neck fire brigade will be assisting property owners with a planed fuel reduction burn in the area from around 08:30 Saturday the 16th of May.
Cheers EHN Fire Brigade

16/02/2026

A couple of the Eaglehawk Neck fire brigade members engaging with the local community about bushfire awareness and safety.
Big thankyou to Ria from TFS for all her help and giving up her Saturday 👍

04/02/2026

After a review of current and forecast conditions, Tasmania Fire Service has declared statewide suspension of the issuing of fire permits from now until 2am, Saturday 7 February.

This decision has been made to keep the Tasmanian community safe.

A Total Fire Ban is also in place for Southern Region from 2am, today (Wednesday 4 February) until 2am, Thursday 5 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

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.

03/02/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN
2am Wednesday 4th February to 2am Thursday 5th February 2026
Are you aware of the regulations in place during a total fire ban? For comprehensive details on restrictions during Total Fire Bans, please visit fire.tas.gov.au.
You can also download a bushfire plan at https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/

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.