Richmond Fire Brigade Tasmania

10/11/2026

03/11/2026

This evening Richmond Fire Brigade celebrated the achievements of a number of brigade members. Aaron Blizzard East coast district officer and Brad Menzies handed out the medals to the following members.

Ross Stokman 40 year long service medal and 40 year clasp volunteer medal.

Frank Howe 40 year long service medal.

John Knibbe 30 year long service medal.

Rob Mason 30 year long service medal.

Anke Palecek 20 year long service medal.

Sage Ackroyd 10 year long service medal.

Phil Duggan operational service medal.

Congratulations to all of the deserving members.

28/10/2026

A statewide Fire Permit Period will start at 2am tomorrow, Thursday, 29 October, 2026.

This means fire permits will be required across the state from this time.

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 https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/total-fire-bans-fire-permits-burn-registrations/ or free-call 1800 000 699.

During a Fire Permit Period, a permit is required by individuals intending to light a fire for burning vegetation or for a similar purpose. Permits are also required for fires at a sawmill or factory for burning wood waste or other flammable material.

Fires for cooking, warmth or disposal of garden waste do not require a permit provided that:
• It is one cubic metre or less in size.
• 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.

Reminder: All fires lit in the open at any time of the year should be registered with the Tasmania Fire Service online via https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/total-fire-bans-fire-permits-burn-registrations/ or free-call 1800 000 699.

Remember:
• 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.

23/10/2026

Campfires will be banned in national parks and reserves in the following municipalities from 2am on Monday 26 October 2026:

Break O'Day, Brighton, Central Highlands, Clarence, Derwent Valley, Dorset, Flinders, George Town, Glamorgan-Spring Bay (including Maria Island), Glenorchy, Hobart, Huon Valley, Kingborough (including Bruny Island), Latrobe, Launceston, Northern Midlands, Sorell, Southern Midlands, Tasman and West Tamar.

The bans apply to campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves. Gas stoves and gas barbecues are permitted.

Preventing human-caused bushfires is a shared responsibility. Following campfire rules helps protect lives, communities, and Tasmania’s unique natural and cultural values.

Before heading off, check the seasonal campfire ban map to help plan your trip.

Learn more about safe campfire use: www.parks.tas.gov.au/campfires

Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

19/10/2026

High fire danger is forecast across much of Tasmania today, particularly in the East Coast and Midlands districts.

Tasmania Fire Service and partner agencies Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania are prepared, with strike teams and firefighting aircraft on standby, but we need the community to do their part.

✅ Avoid activities that could start a fire
✅ Ensure campfires, fire pits and burn-offs are fully extinguished
✅ Review your Bushfire Plan
✅ If you see smoke or flames, or a fire that appears to have reignited, don’t assume someone else has reported it. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
✅ Stay informed via the TasALERT app, tasalert.com and ABC Local Radio.

We're working hard to keep the community safe, but everyone has a role to play in reducing fire risk.

16/10/2026

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09/10/2026

🔥 Tasmanians are being urged to take extra caution against bushfires over the coming days, with increased fire danger weather forecast for several parts of the state on Saturday.

A high fire danger rating has been forecast for North East, East Coast, Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau districts due to warmer, dry weather and gusty westerly winds.

These conditions mean that fires can start easily and spread quickly.

While there are currently no fire restrictions in place and the Fire Permit Period has not yet commenced, we're asking the community to take a few simple steps to help keep Tasmania safe:

✅ 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 so you know what you'll do if a fire starts.
✅ Stay informed through the TasALERT app, TasALERT 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.

05/10/2026

Coming into fire season is a good time to check, can we fit through your gate and down the driveway under your trees.

30/09/2026

From good advice from our NSW friends