tas fire: Planned burns, permits and protection services

Introduction — Why tas fire matters

Fire management is a central issue for Tasmanian communities, land managers and property owners. Understanding planned burns, permit processes and available protection services helps residents and businesses reduce risk, manage fuel and respond to warnings. This article summarises current information on planned burning activity, Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) guidance and the commercial services offered by TAS Fire Protection.

Main body — Planned burns and official services

What’s Burning Now: planned burns map

The “What’s Burning Now” map is intended to display all planned burns for the current burning season where information has been provided to the Tasmania Fire Service. On this map, burns marked with a triangle are part of the State Government’s Fuel Reduction Program. Other land management burns that are not part of that program are shown with circles. The map aims to give transparency about planned activity so communities and road users can be informed.

Fuel reduction burns — safety and timing

Authorities emphasise that reduction burns are only conducted “when it is safe and smart to do so.” This approach is intended to keep burns under control and reduce the community impacts of smoke. It is noted that it is usually safest to conduct fuel reduction burns in autumn. Separate land managers such as Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania provide further information about their bushfire management and planned burns.

Tasmania Fire Service — permits and warnings

The Tasmania Fire Service provides practical steps for anyone planning a burn. You can go online to apply for a permit or register a burn, or call 1800 000 699 for assistance. The TFS also lists public information including recruitment opportunities (“Now’s your time to become a firefighter”) and updated warning systems, referenced as the New Australian Warning. Guidance is available for specific concerns such as COVID‑19, air quality and planned burning.

TAS Fire Protection — commercial and residential services

TAS Fire Protection (TASFire) offers comprehensive and modern fire protection services for a variety of properties, including residential, commercial, industrial and high‑rise buildings. Their services are positioned to support property owners in meeting safety needs and regulatory obligations.

Conclusion — What this means for readers

For Tasmanian residents and land managers, staying informed via the “What’s Burning Now” map, following TFS permit procedures and knowing available commercial protection options are practical steps to reduce fire risk. Planned burns remain a controlled tool when conducted at the right time and with appropriate safety measures; contact the Tasmania Fire Service online or on 1800 000 699 for permit and warning information.