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Childers Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Childers, Queensland

Address: 6-8 Brassington Drive 4660 Childers, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/

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23.01.2022 With students and teachers heading back to school today for the beginning of term 4, it is expected there will be an increase in road and pedestrian traffic in ...and around our local schools. Please remember to observe and follow all school zone speed limits. Think of Emily and Todd as you approach school zones. Please remember to be aware, slow down, be patient and help make sure all families get to school and home safely.

22.01.2022 **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** GOOD NIGHT (west of Childers) vegetation fire as at ...2.15pm Wed 7 Oct Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are responding to a vegetation fire burning at 266 Emu Creek Road off Tenningering Road, Good Night. This fire is posing no threat to property at this time. Nearby residents may be affected by a smoke. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. As smoke may reduce visibility, people should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat, they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

22.01.2022 HORSES IN BUSHFIRES It is essential that all horse owners and carers are familiar with how to care for your horses during emergency situations, including bushfires, and how to develop a plan to protect them. Head to https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Saf//Horses.aspx for more information

21.01.2022 This morning at 10:10 we will pause to reflect on those Queensland Firefighters be they full time, auxiliary or volunteer who have made the ultimate sacrifice t...o protect our community. We shall also have in our thoughts those who are suffering debilitating disease or mental anguish brought about by their dedicated service. See more

20.01.2022 It was a busy afternoon/evening for our crews yesterday with two seperate wildfires. A Childers Crew attended to a grassfire at Eureka around 1pm alongside a North Dallarnil crew and this fire was promptly brought under control and extinguished. At around 11pm, crews were responded to a fire burning alongside the Bruce Highway at Isis Central. Upon arrival, crews found that this fire had been burning for several hours before someone had phoned 000. This fire was also prompt...ly extinguished. We urge people, as we move further into fire season, if you spot a fire and have even the slightest amount of doubt about it, to call 000 immediately. If its a Hazard Reduction Burn by landholders, our Communications Centre will be aware and can contact the landholders, but if not, we can be responded quickly to ensure the safety of our community. Thanks to all of our crews on the ground yesterday

19.01.2022 CURRENT INCIDENTS Looking for information on current incidents? All active bushfires, grassfires and vegetation fires are listed on the Rural Fire Service website. During fire season, this website is a very handy tool to gain information on current incidents in your area. With the most up-to-date warnings on as well, it's the place to visit.... Head to https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx to view current incidents all across QLD

18.01.2022 A LOCAL FIRE BAN has been declared for much of the North Coast and Wide Bay, including the Bundaberg Regional Council Area from 2355hrs on Monday 30th of Novem...ber 2020 to 2355 hrs on Monday 7th December 2020. Exempt from the ban are fires lit for the purpose of cooking that are: * within a properly constructed receptacle such as a barbecue, smoker, or gas or wood fired pizza oven, and * where the fire cannot escape or cause embers to drift, and * there must be a fire extinguishing device available (eg garden hose or fire extinguisher), and * they must not be left unattended.

17.01.2022 Crews are currently assisting a landholder in Cordalba with a Hazard Reduction Burn. Smoke may be visible over the next several hours. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition

15.01.2022 Last week crews from the Brigade assisted landholders in the North Isis Area with burning some timber stacks on their property. The burn went well with reports there was very little left of the stacks the next morning. Well done all

14.01.2022 Prepare Act Survive Bushfire Season is here. Prepare your home, property and family now and have your Bushfire Survival Plan in place before a bushfire strikes.

13.01.2022 SMOKE ALERT Hey Woodgate and Bundaberg. Smoke from a fire burning on Fraser Island is blowing west and affecting coastal areas from Woodgate to Bundaberg. P...lease drive with caution and to conditions where visibility is reduced. Close windows and doors and keep respiratory medication close by. See more

13.01.2022 The CRFB is aware of a control burn in the vicinity of Stocks, North South & Schaffers Rd, Apple Tree Creek. This is a pemitted burn being conducted by landholders, and smoke will be visible around the area for the next several hours

10.01.2022 The Childers Rural Fire Brigade are have their Biennial meeting on the 26th of September 2020 at 10am. It will be held at the 6-8 Brassington Drive. All landowners/residents and new members are welcome to attend. Enq. phone 0407158370

09.01.2022 QFES is prepared, are you? Today marks the official start of Queensland’s bushfire season for 2020. With more than 100 structures lost and countless resources utilised, let’s take a look back at what we faced last season.

06.01.2022 SMOKE ALERT This afternoon Childers Crews will be assisting two landholders with Hazard Reduction Burns. Smoke will be noticeable around the Oakes, Mungomery, North Street areas and the Wechsels Road South Isis areas over the coming hours. If affected, residents should close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition keep medications close by. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and to conditions.

06.01.2022 STOP BUSHFIRE ARSON Bushfire arson is a crime, and a major threat to all Australians. The devastation which can occur affects whole communities, and recovery is never quick or easy. Records show that up to 50% of all bushfires across Australia are deliberately lit, or start under suspicious circumstances. This comes at a cost of $1.6 billion to the Australian public annually.... For more info, go to https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//Pages/Stop-Bushfire-Arso

06.01.2022 Over the next three days, the Wide Bay Burnett Area is forecast for Very High Fire Danger. So what does this mean? A fire with a 'very high' danger rating is a fire that can be difficult to control, with flames that may burn into the tree tops. During a fire of this type, some homes and businesses may be damaged or destroyed. During a fire with a 'very high' danger rating, you should use your home as a place of safety only if it is well-prepared and well-constructed.... If a fire occurs in your area, monitor the conditions and stay up to date with alerts. Be safe conducting any activity that may cause a fire to ignite.

05.01.2022 OPERATION COOL BURN Operation Cool Burn is a key period when Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has a particular focus on bushfire mitigation. Most years, this period starts at the beginning of April and is normally scheduled to finish at the end of July however can be extended if necessary, for example if there is widespread unseasonal rainfall which impacts on planned burning. During Operation Cool Burn QFES supports its land management agency partners such as... the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing, the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, HQ Plantations (Queensland’s largest plantation forest company) and local government councils as well as landholders across the State to prepare for the coming bushfire season. There is also growing focus on community education to encourage everyone to be well prepared. The overall clear priority for Cool Burn is the protection of Queensland’s communities from the impacts of bushfires. Area Fire Management Groups have met across the state to develop priorities for mitigation activities in their areas based on a combination of state-wide data and reports and local knowledge. The types of bushfire mitigation activities include hazard reduction burning to reduce fuel loads, improvement of strategic fire breaks by landowners and targeted community education to inform residents in the highest priority areas of actions they can take to better prepare for bushfires. Whilst Operation Cool Burn provides a useful focus for bushfire preparation, preparations can also be undertaken at other times. To better prepare for bushfires it is recommended that people prepare a Bushfire Survival Plan and take the simple actions listed elsewhere on this website.

04.01.2022 On Tuesday afternoon (in between firecalls), 3 crews from Childers assisted 2 seperate landholders with Hazard Reduction burns. A total of 14 large timber stacks were burnt off. It was great to get our newer crew members on board with some of our senior members for another successful burnoff. Well done to all 3 crews on site.

02.01.2022 Due to current unfavourable conditions and under advisement from Senior Officers, our brigade is suspending all permitted burns until further notice

02.01.2022 Crews are currently assisting a landholder on Knockroe Road, North Isis with a Hazard Reduction Burn. Smoke may be visible over the next several hours. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition

01.01.2022 Throwing lit cigarette butts from vehicles is dangerous. Cigarettes can start bush and grass fires, and place lives at risk. It's also bad for the environment. There are heavy penalties for people caught throwing lit cigarette butts from vehicles, especially during the times of increased fire danger. You can do your bit by reporting them. https://report-littering-dumping.ehp.qld.gov.au/mobile/

01.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW?? You can check the Bushfire Risk or potential for your area. Last bushfire season was one of the worst ever. Make sure you're prepared this season.... Click on the link below, enter your postcode or suburb in the map to see the bushfire potential in your neighbourhood. FYI - The map does not indicate current bushfires or predict the chances of a fire occurring. It shows the potential for a bushfire to take hold, spread and do damage, if one started in the area. It is based on local conditions such as vegetation type, topography and other indicators. https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_PostCo/index.html