Bagdad Fire Brigade

17/03/2026

‼️TONIGHT‼️
If you’re interested in joining come and meet some of the team tonight and see what it’s all about! 🔥🚒

16/03/2026

🔥🚒 THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT 🚒🔥
Come along at 7PM and see what it’s all about 😁

04/03/2026

With a High Fire Danger rating forecast across the East Coast, Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and Western Districts tomorrow (Thursday), there’s a few things we can all do to stay safe.

🤔 Think carefully and be cautious if lighting a campfire or using machinery.

🔥 Check recent fires on your property, including fire pits and other outdoor fires, are fully extinguished. Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.

🤝 Prepare your property and have a bushfire plan: https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/

📲 If you do see any signs of fire re-igniting such as smoke and flames, call Triple Zero (000).

➡️ Stay up-to-date with changing conditions in your area: https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/fire-danger-rating/

📓 Fire Permits are required across the state, to obtain a permit submit an application online at www.fire.tas.gov.au or free call
1800 000 699.

➡️ Keep up to date with warnings and information on the TasALERT app or at TasALERT.com, or by listening to ABC Local Radio.

➡️ For more information on how to prepare for bushfires, visit https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/

23/02/2026

🔥 VOLUNTEERS WANTED – BAGDAD FIRE BRIGADE 🔥

Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer firefighter?

Bagdad Fire Brigade is a fully volunteer, active brigade averaging 60 emergency call outs per year and we’re looking for new members to join the team.

We respond to a wide range of incidents including:
🚒 Vegetation fires
🚗 Vehicle fires
🏠 Structure fires
🚨 Vehicle accidents
🔔 Alarm calls

We work closely with neighbouring brigades and SES units, and there are opportunities for deployment across Tasmania and interstate.

✅ Zero cost to join
✅ Planned training once a month + a monthly brigade meeting (twice a month commitment)
✅ Family-friendly brigade
✅ Regular social functions throughout the year
✅ Incredible experiences and lifelong friendships

This isn’t just about fighting fires it’s about being part of something bigger. Supporting your community when it matters most.

Meet and greet the team:
📍 Bagdad Fire Station – 36 Hall Lane, Bagdad
📅 18th March
⏰ 7:00pm

Come down, have a chat, and see what it’s all about — or message the Bagdad Fire Brigade page for more information.

Your community needs you. We need you.

11/02/2026

We’re a bit late 🙈 but we’d like to say a huge thank you to the people that donated the Lollies for the Santa run at Christmas time. There were many happy faces on Christmas Eve!

Huge thanks to Brighton's Best Bakehouse, the Bagdad Community Association and Jen Butler MP. We couldn’t have done it without you.🙂

28/01/2026

East Bagdad Road Residents, don't be alarmed - we are out in area training tonight :)

10/01/2026

👏👏

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

08/01/2026

Did you know? That the Fire Danger Rating is linked to the Fire Behaviour Index (FBI)?

On Saturday the forecast Fire Danger Rating for the Midlands district is High with a FBI of 48. This number directly corresponds to how fires behave and how we can fight them.

You’ll note on the image below that 48 is on the higher end of the “high” category.

With catastrophic conditions expected today in Victoria and elsewhere in the country it’s a sobering reminder to update your bushfire plans. Don’t forgot to include your animals!

Useful Resources:

Fire danger rating forecast- https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/fire-danger-rating/summary/

Help with making a bushfire plan- https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/

Information about current incidents- https://alert.tas.gov.au

08/01/2026

Tasmania Fire Service has suspended the issuing of fire permits statewide as we prepare for high fire danger across the state this weekend.

From 2am today (Friday, 9 January) until 2am Monday 12 January:

‼️ No fire permits will be issued for burns during the period.
❌ Any fire permits already issued for fires during this period are cancelled as conditions will be unsafe for burning.
🔥 If you have burned in the last week, check your fire is fully extinguished.
🔥 Burns under 1 cubic metre which do not require a permit are strongly discouraged.
🔥 Anyone having a campfire and/or wood fire barbecue is urged to never leave it unattended.
‼️ Anyone operating equipment is urged to be vigilant to avoid any activity that may cause accidental ignition of vegetation during this suspension.

📲🚒 If you need emergency assistance, or you see fire or smoke in the landscape, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

ℹ️ To check the Fire Danger Rating in your area, visit https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/fire-danger-rating/summary/
ℹ️ For bushfire warnings and alerts, visit TasAlert.com

20/12/2025

The details are finally here.

Santa is looking forward to seeing everyone on Christmas Eve!