Local Fire Heroes Honoured
Inspector Mark Long, from the QFES Kingaroy, and local fire units have been honoured at a ceremony
Washer Blamed For Fire
Police and the fire brigade attended a small fire in a house in Lara Court, Kingaroy, on Wednesday morning.
Brace For A Bad Bushfire Season
Queenslanders have been told to brace for a longer-than-normal bushfire season.
Grass Fire At Woolooga
A large grassfire at Woolooga caused headaches for emergency services workers and local residents on Saturday afternoon.
Large Grass Fire At South Nanango
Fifteen fire crews are on the scene of a large grassfire burning near Old Yarraman and Izzard roads at South Nanango.
Grass Fire In Kingaroy
Firefighters remain on the scene at Knight Street, Kingaroy, where a grass fire started at 5:15pm this afternoon.
Firies Looking For Scientist Volunteers
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are looking for a special type of volunteer to join their ranks … scientists.
Winter Frosts Raise Fire Risk
Recent frosts have increased the fire risk in the South Burnett, firefighters have warned.
Fatal Fires Prompt Warning
Firefighters are urging Queenslanders to remain vigilant and take steps to prevent house fires this winter after four fatal house fires last week.
Warning Over Ethanol Fireplaces
The State Government has issued a product safety notice to warn Queenslanders about the dangers of ethanol fireplaces.
Reduce Your Fire Risk … Now!
Firies are again reminding landowners about “Operation Cool Burn”
Planned Burn Tomorrow
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn – weather permitting- within the Wondai State Forest area tomorrow (July 2) as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests.
Firies Say: Get Ready Now!
McEuen Rural Fire Brigade held its second annual Open Day on Saturday morning to raise bushfire awareness and, hopefully, sign up more local members.
It’s Time To Get Ready
For The Bushfire Season
Firefighters are encouraging local residents to take time over the upcoming long weekend to prepare themselves and their homes ahead of bushfire season.
It’s Not Just About Fighting Fires
The Rural Fire Service is looking for volunteers who want to play an important role in the community, and it’s not just firefighters they’re after.
Now Could Be The
Time To Burn Off …
Firefighters are urging landowners to prioritise reducing their bushfire risk ahead of the upcoming fire season.
Firies Promote ‘Operation Cool Burn’
The State Government is urging landholders to reduce the risk of bushfires by taking part in “Operation Cool Burn”
Grassfire At Kumbia
A couple of fire crews have remained to monitor the site of a grassfire at Kumbia this morning.
Fire Blackens Murgon Airstrip
A large grass fire which broke out about 1:15pm in windy conditions on the outskirts of Murgon has blackened most of the Angelfield airstrip but fire crews have protected buildings in the area.
Businesses Dig Deep To Help
Friends of the family left homeless by a house fire at Ellesmere on February 22 have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community.
