Welcome to the Tasmania Fire Service

important information

 

People planning to conduct burns in the open are encouraged to register their intention to burn by free calling 1800 000 699

 

Winter of Safety

Wake up to smoke alarms
Daylight Savings is over and it's the time of year to replace your smoke alarm batteries.

Current Bushfires & Incidents

Information on current bushfires and incidents statewide. [more]

Bushfire Safety Advice

Essential information for preparing yourself and your property for bushfires. [more]

Bushfire - Prepare to Survive

Request a copy of the DVD Bushfires - Prepare to Survive or download to your PC. [more]

Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games

The 13th Australasian Police and Emergency Service Games will be held in Hobart, Tasmania between the 20th and 27th February 2010.  [more]

National Fire Cadet Championships in NSW

In April we sent 18 cadet members to Penrith Lakes in New South Wales to represent the TFS in the 2009 National Fire Cadet Championships. [more]

Tasmanian Assistance to the Victorian Fires

The tragic Victorian 7 February 2009 ‘Black Saturday’ fires had a special meaning to many Tasmanians as it was a solemn reminder of our tragic circumstances on the same day 42 years ago. [more]

Tasmanian Government Fuel Reduction Programme

Each summer, bushfires in our forests pose a significant threat to communities in rural areas, and on the rural-urban interface. [more]

Bushfire Mitigation Programme

The Bushfire Mitigation Programme provides funds for construction and maintenance of fire trails and associated access measures that contribute to safer sustainable communities better able to prepare, respond to and withstand the affects of bushfires. [more]