Glendevie Fire Brigade

24/09/2026

Some good advice from Mole Creek Fire Brigade

Planning a Burn on Your Property?

Although we’re only in spring and the Fire Permit Period is not currently in place in our area, conditions can change quickly. Now is a good time to remind everyone how to carry out burns safely.

1. Check the weather
Wind is one of the main reasons burns escape and become uncontrollable. Check the forecast before lighting up and avoid burning on windy days.

2. Check the surrounding area
Despite it being spring, our region has experienced below-average rainfall. Check how dry the surrounding grass, vegetation and other flammable materials are before starting your burn.

3. Never leave a burn unattended
Not every bonfire is one you want to stand around with a cold bevvie—but if you’re burning a heap, remain nearby and keep it within sight at all times. Stay until the fire is fully extinguished.

4. Make sure you have enough water available
When did you last check your fire tank? Before lighting up, make sure your tank is full and that you have hoses, pumps and sufficient water ready in case the burn escapes.

Before burning, always check the current fire restrictions and permit requirements, notify or register your burn where required, and consider letting your neighbours know.

A little preparation can prevent a planned burn from becoming an emergency. If a fire escapes, call 000 immediately.

14/06/2026

Surges Bay winter market

15/12/2025

Permits now required

The Fire Permit Period for all of Tasmania will start tomorrow (Tuesday, 16 December 2025) – this means from 2am Fire Permits will be required across the state until the end of the 2025-26 bushfire season.

If you have a property and you wish to conduct a burn (larger than 1 cubic metre in size) on your property, you will need to apply for a free Fire Permit, by submitting an application online at www.fire.tas.gov.au or free-call 1800 000 699.

During a Fire Permit Period:
• People intending to light a fire for burning vegetation or for 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:
• The fire is not lit in peat, humus or marram grass.
• The fire is attended by a responsible adult at all times until it is extinguished.
• All flammable material is removed for at least three metres radius from the fire.
• It is less than one cubic metre in size.

Remember:
• All fires lit in the open at any time of the year should be registered with the Tasmania Fire Service online via www.fire.tas.gov.au or free-call 1800 000 699.
• Some Local Government authorities prohibit backyard burning in residential areas.
• Fire may only be lit with the authority of the landowner.
• Fires must not be allowed to spread to neighbouring property.
• Neighbours should be informed of an intention to light a fire.

05/12/2025

Santa ready for delivery to the Surges Bay Hall.