Howard Springs Volunteer Fire Brigade

17/05/2026

Well, what a turnout! the first grassfire callout of the season for HSVFB! 🔥👏

Fire season has officially kicked off, Massive effort from all that turned out today! The captain and myself were very impressed with the teamwork and commitment shown by everyone involved.

If the brigade keeps turning out numbers like we did today, we’ll definitely be a force to be reckoned with this season. Proud effort all round! 👏🚒

27/04/2026

🔥 FINAL WEEK FOR PERMITS TO BURN 🔥

This is it — last chance to get your permit to burn before the season closes!

We’ll have someone at the station this week to help you get sorted:
📍 325 Whitewood Road
📅 Today from 5pm
📅 Wednesday from 5pm
📅 Friday from 5pm

If you’ve been putting it off, now’s the time — don’t miss out and get caught unprepared later!

Swing by, have a chat, and tick it off your list ✔️

Stay safe and burn responsibly 🔥

17/04/2026

Hey guys!

Someone will be at the station from now until 6:30 for anyone chasing a permit for the weekend!

Get in quick 🎉

07/04/2026

A huge congratulations to all our new committee members 👏 Your time, energy, and commitment to our community are truly appreciated, and we’re excited to see all the great things you’ll achieve in your roles.

A special thank you to Gerard Maley MLA: Member for Nelson for your post and continued support—it doesn’t go unnoticed and is greatly valued.

Looking forward to a fantastic year ahead working together 🙌

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07/04/2026

🔥 Burn Permit Update – Important Dates 🔥

Residents within the Litchfield Shire municipal boundary and Katherine (within the NTFRS emergency response area) are advised of the following:

📅 Final day to issue permits to burn: Friday, 01 May 2026
⏳ All permits expire by: Sunday, 03 May 2026

📍 A member will be at the station issuing permits this Wednesday from 5:00pm for anyone needing to obtain one.

Please ensure all burning activities are completed before the expiry date and carried out safely and in accordance with permit conditions.

Stay safe and prepared.

13/02/2026

🔥 PERMITS TO BURN 🔥

📍 Where: Howard Springs Volunteer Fire Brigade Station
⏰ When: Saturday, 9am–12am

To get your permit:
• Attend the Station in person
• Bring photo ID with your current address

Please remember: strict conditions apply and infringements will be issued for non-compliant burns.
Conditions for burn permits include:
🔥 Fires must contain only green waste material
🔥 The land immediately around and above the burn pile must be cleared of all flammable material to a four-metre distance
🔥 Firebreaks must be installed and are maintained on the property
🔥 Water is readily available to extinguish the fire
🔥 The fire must not cause air pollution or excessive smoke
🔥 A copy of your permit must be readily available
🔥 If the fire weather forecast issued by the Bureau of Meteorology is high, extreme or catastrophic, or if a fire ban has been imposed, no fire shall be lit
🔥 The permit holder must notify all surrounding residents 24 hours before the intended burn date
🔥 The permit holder must notify the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) on 8922 1555 immediately before lighting the fire
🔥 Each burn should be extinguished within 12 hours, and if more time is required, the permit holder must notify the JESCC.

29/12/2025

🔥 Permits to Burn🔥

Members will be on station tomorrow
9am-12.

Please bring valid ID.

Depending on demand.

Members will also be on station Wednesday New Years Eve to write permits.

If Wednesday works please message on this post to see demand.

25/12/2025

From myself on behalf of the members of the Howard Springs Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Merry Christmas. Thank you for all the support. Please have a festive day but remember don’t drink and drive.

Hamish

Captain

19/12/2025

🔥 Burn Permits 🔥

Members will be on station this morning to issue permits.

9.30-12

Please bring valid ID.

19/12/2025

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