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Rural Fire Service Townsville

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25.01.2022 Today we have nearly 30 members from management committees (first officers, secretaries and treasurers) from all around our Townsville area including Hinchinbrook, Burdekin and Bowen areas attending our secretary and treasurer workshop covering the latest policies and procedures on how to effectively operate in their roles within their brigades.

25.01.2022 Today we have members from various brigades and fire rescue service undertaking an aeronautical radio operator’s certificate (AROC) course to increase our operational capacity in communicating with aircraft during our incidents

24.01.2022 Today is yellow ribbon day to say thank you to all of our volunteer fire-fighters. Share with us how you showed your support today.

24.01.2022 Backyard Burning Facts At any time, the fire should not exceed two metres cubed in size - two meters wide, two meters long or two meters in height (this includes the total length, width and height of the size of the materials being burnt e.g. branches, logs).

23.01.2022 Northern regions volunteer promoting this year's volunteer week

22.01.2022 Today operational members from Rangewood and Rupertswood brigades are undertaking their negative pressure P3 mask training.

20.01.2022 https://psbamediacontent.wistia.com/medias/flv8xgt57h

17.01.2022 Any information will be appreciated. Thank you to the member of the public who has assisted us so far and for the assistance of QPS with this matter.

14.01.2022 To all of our colleagues protecting, defending and caring for our community; From our first responder family to yours, we say THANK YOU! As we continue to per...severe through challenging times, we encourage people to give thanks this First Responder Day. Join us and #ThankAFirstResponder in the comments See more

14.01.2022 This weekend we have 12 course candidates from across North Queensland including mount Isa attending an Australasian Interservice Incident Management Systems course (AIIMS) This course is designed to train our members on how we as a department run incidents

13.01.2022 Our response is all hazards however outside of wildfires our skill sets are limited to ensure our safety and that of the community and we rely on the permanent firefighters for their skill sets. Today we are undertaking hazardous materials training to ensure we are aware of exposures present and to address them.

11.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how our department ensures you’re receiving the correct information at our community events? We train them. Today our volunteer community educators who are our front line personnel at community events are gathered to be briefed, trained and updated on our latest community education information. What are some of our messages that we promote to our communities to ensure safer communities within our state?

11.01.2022 Third time lucky, today the Round Mountain Rural Fire Station was opened by the Honourable Craig Crawford, Minister for Fire & Emergency Services. The event was attended by Brigade Members, their families and local Rural Brigades.

10.01.2022 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION If we’re called to attend your property, it’s essential we know where we’re going! Display a prominent house or lot number at th...e main entrance to your property. It’s also important there’s adequate access for our fire appliances at least 4 metres wide by 4 metres high, with a turn-around area. The faster we can find you, the faster we can help you.

10.01.2022 Our brigades had a busy weekend with training this weekend to ensure we are prepared for all hazards response to assist the community

08.01.2022 This weekend 15 candidates from State Emergency Service (SES) Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire Service (RFS) are undertaking Australasian Interservice Incident Management Systems (AIIMS) where they will learn the back ground functions on how to run incident’s in a structure that used by many services across Australia

07.01.2022 Sitting around a small backyard firepit with your family and friends is something we look forward to during the cooler months, however using greenwaste from you...r yard as fuel for your fire can cause uncontrolled smoke hazards and health issues for your neighbours Household greenwaste such as grass clippings, leaves and large branches should either be disposed of in your general waste bin or taken to one of Council’s Waste Facilities free of charge. For more information on: Backyard Fires - https://bitly.com/3dbvMVi Waste Facilities - http://bit.ly/2Fc6sOk

07.01.2022 Did you know Council is responsible for enforcing smoke nuisance issues in the community. If your neighbour is causing a smoke nuisance, Council encourages y...ou to talk to your neighbour and see if there is a solution that will satisfy both parties To report a smoke nuisance contact Council on 13 48 10 If you fear for your life or your property is under threat, call Triple Zero (000)

05.01.2022 Tomorrow is R U OK day? Together if we look out for each other and ask how someone is going we can start making a positive change. https://www.facebook.com/ruokday/

03.01.2022 https://www.vision6.com.au/v/46875/5586760/email.html

01.01.2022 Our Campaign for 2020! Does your family have a Bushfire Survival Plan? #PrepareActSurvive