Old Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade - Tasmania

08/04/2026

🔥 The 2025/26 Fire Permit Period will end statewide tomorrow (Thursday, 9 April 2026).

ℹ️ From 2am tomorrow, if you’re considering burning on your property:
🤝 you don’t require a fire permit
🤝 BUT we encourage you to register your burn by calling 1800 000 699. Registering your burn will ensure your local Tasmania Fire Service brigade are aware of your plans and can respond accordingly.

📍 Remember:
➡️ Anyone conducting a burn must be capable of managing the fire and be mindful of changing weather conditions.
➡️ Make sure an adult is always attending the burn until it is fully extinguished.
➡️ Have suitable working firefighting equipment available to appropriately manage fire activity in the event that the fire begins to spread.
➡️ Never light fires in peat, humus, or marram grass.
➡️ Landowners are responsible for any damage caused by fires escaping their land.
➡️ Ensure your neighbours are aware and that your burn won’t adversely affect their health, or farming operations – particularly the wine industry, which is vulnerable to smoke.
➡️ Burning on private property is governed by local council by-laws and environmental laws about smoke emissions.

Further information is available at fire.tas.gov.au

03/02/2026

🚒🔥TOTAL FIRE BAN🚒🔥

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Southern Region from 2am, Wednesday 4 February until 2am, Thursday 5 February.

A suspension in the issuing of fire permits is in place in the Northern Region from 2am, Wednesday 4 February to 2am, Saturday 7 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

❗Restrictions apply to:
🔴 Welding, grinding, charring, soldering or gas cutting outdoor must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Hot Work Guideline
🔴 Harvesting, slashing or other outdoor machinery must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Machinery Operations Guideline.
🔴 Forestry Operations must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Forest Operations Guideline
🔴 Commercial outdoor cooking or catering activities must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Outdoor Oven Guideline

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.

09/01/2026

17/12/2025

Old Beach Residents
The Old Beach Fire Brigade are going to draw their Christmas raffle @ 9pm. We will be doing a live.
We have 13 prizes, so good luck to all that supported us & bought a ticket 🙂

14/12/2025

Whilst the weather wasn’t on our side the Old Beach Lolly run was a great success again! A big thanks to Brian Mitchell MP, Jen Butler MP, Mark Shelton MP, Jane Howlett MP, Rebecca White MP, Sarah Lovell MLC Tabatha Badger MP and Carlo Di Falco MP who generously donated. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year 🥳

20/11/2025

🎄 Old Beach Fire Brigade Christmas Raffle – Final Countdown! 🎄

Just a festive reminder that the Old Beach Fire Brigade’s Christmas Raffle will be drawn on 17th December — only a few sleigh rides away!

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the perfect time. Simply follow the link below and get yourself in the running for some fantastic Christmas goodies. 🎅✨

Prizes include:
🎁 1st Prize: A sack full of Christmas treats, including a $360 voucher from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
🎁 2nd Prize: A festive sack of goodies with a $359 voucher from Core Pest & Property Services
🎁 3rd Prize: A goodies sack featuring a jump starter from Cooper Automotive Lindisfarne (valued at $129)
🎁 4th Prize: A goodies sack with a $50 voucher from Old Beach Berries
🎁 5th Prize: $50 voucher from Old Beach Berries
🎁 6th Prize: $50 voucher from Old Beach Berries
🎁 7th Prize: $50 voucher from Old Beach Berries

And as a little Christmas bonus — we’ll also be drawing extra prizes on the night, including a generous hamper from Island Berries and other festive surprises.

🎅 Get in quick! We’re incredibly grateful to the wonderful local businesses who have donated prizes to support our community raffle — their generosity makes this all possible.

Thank you, and good luck! ✨

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJ051EYKG43V/checkout/2G667TWCRD75XUU2HTR2GISK?src=webqr

20/11/2025

It's that time of year again!! we look forward to seeing you all around Old Beach!!

16/10/2025

For those that have asked, here is the QR link for our raffle: QR link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJ051EYKG43V/checkout/2G667TWCRD75XUU2HTR2GISK?src=webqr

16/10/2025

🎄 It’s that time of year again! 🎄

Our Old Beach Fire Brigade Christmas Raffle 2025 is here — and we’ve got some amazing prizes up for grabs! 🎁

🔥 Tickets are just $2 each and every ticket helps support the volunteers.
📅 Drawn on 17 December 2025

🏆 Major Prizes include:
🎁 Christmas sacks filled with goodies — plus vouchers from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, Core Pest & Property Services, The Battery Shop, and Old Beach Berries!

💳 Scan the QR code to get your tickets today!
Every ticket helps us continue protecting our community ❤️

Thank you for your ongoing support — and Merry Christmas from the Old Beach Fire Brigade! 🎅🚒✨

QR link: QR link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJ051EYKG43V/checkout/2G667TWCRD75XUU2HTR2GISK?src=webqr

06/10/2025

Vale Neil Brooksbank

Thoughts are with Neil’s family, friends and colleagues during this time.

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our colleague and friend, Neil Brooksbank, who passed away on 3 October 2025 after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Neil was a proud and dedicated member of the Tasmania Fire Service for more than 29 years.

His journey began in 1995 as a volunteer firefighter with the Huonville Fire Brigade, before joining as a career firefighter in 1999.

Neil’s commitment and leadership saw him rise through the ranks, from Leading Firefighter to Assistant Director, and take on key roles that shaped the way we operate today.

Neil’s impact extended far beyond Tasmania as he represented the TFS during international deployments to the Christchurch earthquake in 2011 and the British Columbia wildfires in 2017.

He also played a pivotal role in developing the TFS Aviation Wing and Remote Area Firefighting capacity, leaving a lasting legacy in both operational excellence and firefighter safety.

Neil will be remembered not only for his professionalism and service, but for his warmth, integrity, and the respect he earned from all who worked alongside him.

Our thoughts are with Neil’s family, loved ones, and the wider TFS community as we mourn the loss of one of our own.

Rest in peace, Neil. Your legacy lives on.

26/08/2025

We extend our sincerest condolences to the Victorian police officers and their families who have made the ultimate sacrifice today, while selflessly performing their duties to protect the community.