Queenstown Fire Brigade - Tasmania

03/09/2026

13/08/2026

Last month the Queenstown Fire Brigade held its Annual Brigade Dinner, this was well attended by members of the Tasmania Fire Service, West Coast Council, Local Community, Brigade members and their partners.

During the night representatives from the Tasmania Fire Service presented our members with awards for their service.

We would like to thank all those who attended to celebrate the night.

Awards Presented
Robert Smith - 5 Year Long Service Medal
Nathan Suitor - 10 Year Long Service Medal
Robert Butterfield - 30 Year Long Service Medal and Certificates
Paul Edward’s - National Medal First Clasp for 25 Years
Denver Ward - Firefighter of the Year

Thank you to the Railway Hotel Queenstown for hosting us, it was a fantastic night!

18/06/2026

Lets all show our support for Downunder-Sh*tbox Rally who are raising funds for Cancer Research.

Safe travels and good luck on the adventure ahead! 🚗

23/02/2026

At last weeks training members visited the Rinadeena and Lynchford train stations to evaluate area and potential water sources for effective asset protection 🏠

24/12/2025

Congratulations to the winner’s of this years raffle:

🏆1st: Clay Morgan
🏆2nd: Caitlin North
🏆3rd: Ian Bradshaw

Thank you to all those who brought tickets and to all the local businesses and individuals who donated to this years Fire Brigade Christmas Raffle.

Merry Christmas to everyone from the Queenstown Fire Brigade.

19/12/2025

🔥 Lyell McElf has been spotted reading through the Tasmania Fire Service Bushfire Ready booklet — even elves know how important it is to be prepared.

🌲 He’d like to remind all West Coasters to make sure you and your household are bushfire ready. Our own fires back in February were a scary reminder of how quickly things can change, and right now the East Coast is experiencing its own challenges.

📘 Take a moment to check your plan, know your options, and keep the Bushfire Ready guide handy.

🔥 And remember - it's now a fire permit period, go to https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/ for more details

🎄 Lyell might be cheeky, but he’s right — preparation is the best protection

Pick up your Bushfire Ready information:
- at the Council Office
- or online at https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/

👀 Where will we find Lyell tomorrow? Stay tuned to follow his merry West Coast adventures

19/12/2025

15/12/2025

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 fire.tas.gov.au or calling the Tasmania Fire Service on 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.

11/12/2025

Some of the great prizes up for grabs in the Queenstown Fire Brigade's Annual Christmas Raffle. 🎅

Thank you! West Coast Wilderness Railway Belladonna Hair Lounge Gordon River Cruises

11/12/2025

It's that time of year again where the Queenstown Fire Brigade hold their Annual Christmas Raffle.

If you would like to throw your name in the barrel you can find some of our lovely members in Orr Street - There are lots of great prizes to win! 🎄🏆

Thank you! Railway IGA Supermarket Evans IGA Supermarket