Ouse fire brigade

08/04/2026

While fire permits will no longer be required from Thursday 9th April 2026. Tasmanians are strongly encouraged to register planned burns with the TFS to avoid unnecessary brigade call outs. This can be done online via the Total Fire Bans, Fire Permits and Burn Registrations page on the TFS website or free call 1800 000 699.

Also for further details see below from Tasmania fire service below

Ouse Fire Brigade thanks the community for all the great work throughout the fire season and for being fire safe

🔥 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

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.

31/01/2026

With High Fire Danger ratings forecast for most of Tasmania tomorrow (Sunday, 1 February), there are a few things we can all do to stay safe.

🔥 Make 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.

🗒️ Check 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.

📜Fire Permits are in place across the state, call 1800 000 699 to apply for a permit.

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

27/01/2026

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

09/01/2026

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

07/01/2026

Everyone loves a campfire but it is important to stay campfire safe, especially with the warm weather we are experiencing.🌡️

Use campfires safely when at Hydro Tasmania sites by:
🔥Being prepared! Visit the Hydro Tasmania website (Find a site) to see where campfires are allowed.
🔥Checking fire bans for your dates and locations! These will always trump signage.
🔥 Using designated fire rings or established fireplaces.
🔥 If you’re using a portable fire, keep it on bare earth and stay 3 metres away from vegetation.
🔥 Keeping fires small and not adding man-made rubbish like cans.
🔥 Never leaving a fire unattended.
💧 Soak it, Stir it, Soak it! Use water until it is cool to touch. Don’t use dirt or sand which can hide embers.

If in doubt, leave it for another day – it’s not worth the risk!

📸 Camping at Lake Binney

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