Howden Fire Brigade

04/10/2026

Ci******es, candles, incense and oil burners can cause fires. Always extinguish any open flame or cigarette before leaving home or going to sleep.

29/09/2026

Everyone needs to get ready for emergencies.
The Tasmania SES have plenty of resources availble to access on their website.

23/09/2026

If it’s electric, be safe and check it.

19/09/2026

🔥ℹ️ Tasmania Fire Service is urging all Tasmanians to take extra care this weekend, with elevated fire dangers forecast across much of the state on Sunday.

⚠️ Recent dry conditions mean vegetation can still ignite and fires may spread quickly if they start.

🤝 Help us keep Tasmania safe by:
➡️ Making sure any fires lit in recent days or weeks, including fire pits and other outdoor fires, are fully extinguished. Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.
➡️ Checking your bushfire plan and prepare your property.

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

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

🗒️ Prepare your property and have a bushfire plan: www.bushfire.tas.gov.au

18/09/2026

All heating appliances can cause fires. Reduce the risks by:
- Making sure heating devices are installed, maintained and used correctly
- Supervising children and pets around heaters
- Maintaining a safe distance from heaters
- Always using the correct fuels

11/08/2026

Keep looking when cooking. Turn it off before you turn away.

08/08/2026

When lithium-ion batteries fail they can get very hot very fast. They can burst violently, hiss and release toxic, flammable and explosive gases. This can cause a very intense fire that is difficult to put out.

Lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable. They can catch fire if they are:
• Overcharged
• Charged using a charger that doesn’t meet Australian Standards
• Left somewhere very hot
• Damaged
• Not working properly.

If a battery or device is smoking, flaming or melting, Get out and stay out and dial Triple Zero (000) immediately!

27/07/2026

At 2pm today, a test Critical Alert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

🚨📲 A national test of AusAlert is happening today at around 2pm AEST. During the test, all compatible mobile devices in Australia will receive an alert around the same time which includes a loud siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds.

If receiving the test could disrupt you, or cause you or someone you know to feel unsafe, please visit ausalert.gov.au to find out how to turn a Priority Alert off on your device 📲🚨

As this is just a test, you don’t need to do anything, but in an actual disaster you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and others safe.

To learn more about AusAlert, visit ausalert.gov.au

23/07/2026

The Tasmania Fire Service responds to more than 350 house fires each year. Tasmania has one of the highest fire fatality rates in Australia. The Tasmania Fire Service is committed to keeping communities safe by sharing home fire safety strategies and information with Tasmanians.

11/07/2026

The Tasmanian Specialised Smoke Alarm Program and the Victorian Smoke Alarm Scheme are Government funded subsidies providing specialised smoke alarms to Deaf and hard of hearing people living in Tasmania and Victoria.

The specialised smoke alarm alerts users to fire hazard through visual (flashing light) and tactile (vibrating pad) stimuli to ensure safety within your home, particularly when asleep.