Lachlan Fire Brigade

03/05/2026

Today is not Star Wars day! Although at we do love Star Wars because most of the Brigade saw the original in 1977!
It’s St Florian’s Day, the patron saint of firefighters - International Firefighters day. From the smallest Brigades to the largest in the world - being Tokyo Fire Department, firefighters work everyday to keep their communities safe.
We are all proud of what we do - noting autumn will continue to be dry with average bushfire risk.
Remember May 4th - not Star Wars Day. International Firefighters Day.

18/04/2026

Be careful on the roads in as logging in pine coupes gets underway up Jeffrey’s Track.

Slow down on corners. Plan to stop and pull-over if there’s a log truck coming.

Be alert and aware. Stay safe on our roads.

🌲 Logging Activity in the Lachlan Area 🌲

Council wishes to advise residents that logging operations will be taking place in the Lachlan area, commencing this week.

Relevant permits for these operations have been obtained through the Forestry Practices Authority and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

As per the NHVR permit, there will be a maximum of 10 truck movements (in and out) per day associated with this activity, between the hours of 6am and 7pm. No truck movements are permitted during school bus hours. Trucks will be utilising the following roads during the logging operations:

1. Jeffreys Track
2. Hydehurst Road
3. Lachlan Road
4. Glebe Road

Council is committed to minimising disruption to the community and ensuring these operations are conducted safely and responsibly. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

26/03/2026

Strong advice from the Tasmania Fire Service on fuel hoarding. Be wise. Be safe. And know your risk.

👨‍🚒Tasmania Fire Service is warning of the potential fire safety risk to stockpiling petrol and diesel at home.

⚠️🔥Storing extra fuel at home increases the risk of fire, fumes, and creates unsafe storage conditions.

➡️ To keep yourself, your household, and your community safe, please be aware of the following advice.

📌 Store only small amounts of fuel at home and ensure quantities remain below dangerous goods threshold limits.

📌 Use approved, clearly labelled fuel containers that comply with Australian Standards for flammable and combustible liquids.

📌 Keep fuel in a cool, well ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and any potential ignition sources to minimise fire and vapour hazards.

📌 Store fuel separately from incompatible chemicals, ensuring containers are upright, secure, and protected from heat.

📌 Maintain appropriate fire safety equipment, such as a portable dry chemical fire extinguisher, and ensure anyone who may need to use it understands safe operation.

📌 Keep all flammable liquids out of reach of children.

📌 Be aware that vapours from flammable liquids can significantly increase fire risks in both home fires and bushfires.

➡️ For further safety information visit the WorkSafe Tasmania website.
https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/Health-and-Safety/hazards-and-solutions-a-z/hazards-and-solutions-a-z-pages/f/fuel-storage-and-transport

➡️In an emergency, call 000 immediately.

28/02/2026

Officer Zach and Firefighter Alex joined the crews up at Arthur’s Lake recently during blackout operations.

The 12 hour shift also saw them identifying dangerous trees which will be fallen by contractors to make the fire-ground safe.

Nothing is worth the risk when it comes to dangerous trees!!!

28/02/2026

As are fighting currently fighting a fire on Haney’s Rd along with New Norfolk Fire Brigade, here’s some images from the recent call to Sorell Creek to assist here.

Firstly: please follow all fires, floods and significant disasters on TasALERT only - not social media.

Secondly: the bush and grasslands across are extremely dry. Be careful when using machinery and report all fires ASAP.

Thirdly: Register your burn. 🔥 Register your burn 🔥- do not light up until you’ve registered your burn!

03/02/2026

Fire permit suspension until Sat 7 February (anniversary of the devastating 1967 fires).

Reminder- today is a day of total fire ban. If you’ve had any form of hazard reduction involving fire around , ensure you check it over the course of today.

Ensure all coals are cold and check around logs snd bases of stumps. If any smoke or heat detected around tire hazard reduction, call the Fire Service immediately.

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.

14/01/2026

🚧 TIMBS ROAD BRIDGE UPGRADE 🚧

Works to upgrade the Timbs Road Bridge, over the Lachlan River in Lachlan, are scheduled to commence the week of Monday 19 January 2026. 🗓️

The existing timber bridge is currently load limited to 10T. The works will upgrade the superstructure of the bridge to precast concrete beams, reusing the existing abutments, to remove this load limit and improve overall safety at the bridge. 🌉

The works are expected to take around one week to complete, during which time No Access to Timbs Road will be available. 🚫

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these important works are undertaken.

10/01/2026

Updated fire weather warning from Tasmania Fire Service

Remember to follow TasALERT for all current fire incidents

🔥🔴 The Total Fire Ban for the Southern Region and Flinders Municipality has now ended.

However, the entire state of Tasmania remains under a Permit Suspension period until 2am, Monday 12 January.

What this means:
❌ No new fire permits will be issued
❌ Any fire permits already issued for this period are cancelled, as conditions will be unsafe for burning.

🔥 See smoke or fire?
📞 Report it immediately to Triple Zero (000).

Thank you for continuing to act safely and helping protect your community.

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.

10/01/2026

And thank you from for doing your bit to protect and the wider

Let’s keep this vigilance going over the rest of summer and autumn.

Tasmania Fire Service would like to thank the Tasmanian community for their support during the Total Fire Ban and statewide permit suspension period.

Commissioner Jeremy Smith said community cooperation played an important role in reducing the risk of fires during a period of heightened fire danger.

“We are grateful to the Tasmanian community for acting responsibly during the Total Fire Ban and permit suspension period” Commissioner Smith said.

“Any fire that started in the forecast conditions would have been difficult to control and would have posed a significant risk to lives and property.”

“The Bureau of Meteorology cancelled the severe weather warning for damaging winds this afternoon, and while the Total Fire Ban and permit suspension were critical in reducing risk during heightened fire danger, the easing of conditions have provided some relief for communities and firefighters.

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain prepared to respond to any incidents that may arise.”

Commissioner Smith said Tasmania Fire Service and our partner agencies are prepared to respond to fires across the landscape this fire season, and encourages every Tasmanian to review their bushfire plan.

“If you don’t have a plan, take the time to head to fire.tas.gov.au to prepare one to keep you and your loved ones safe.”

The Total Fire Ban remains in place until 2am, Sunday 11 January, and a Fire Permit Suspension remains in place statewide until 2am Monday 12 January with no new permits being issued during this time.

“As always, if you see smoke, flames, or anything that looks like a fire re-igniting, please don’t assume someone else has reported it. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately.”

09/01/2026

The Total Fire Ban is backed by severe weather for

Follow both the Severe Weather Warnings and Fire Weather Warnings over this weekend.

Check your Bushfire Plan and ensure all occupants in the home are aware of the actions under the plan.

Stay safe. Stay updated on TasALERT and ABC Hobart

If you plan to leave, leave early. Don’t wait until a fire is sighted - that could be too late.

If you sight a fire, phone Triple Zero immediately