Glass House Mountains Rural Fire Brigade in Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Glass House Mountains Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 438 008 645

Address: Lot 5 Ryan Street 4518 Glass House Mountains, QLD, Australia

Website: https://ruralfire.qld.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 SMOKE ALERT Heads up Sunshine Coast. Coastal communities between Bundaberg and the Sunshine Coast may be impacted by smoke due to the fire on Fraser Island. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

24.01.2022 Saturday 12th December the RFBAQ handed over a Landcruiser fire truck to Fassio Road Rural Fire Brigade. In Queensland we have 1,400 RFB’s and of them less than... 600 of them have one or more trucks. This is the first of 8 Landcruisers that are being given to Rural Fire Brigades without a truck and all have been funded by donations. The vehicle has been designed by volunteer firefighters in Queensland specifically for volunteer firefighters in Queensland and was manufactured by a Queensland company, Quikcorp Fire Engineering. Each Landcruiser with the suspension upgrade and fit out costs $120,000. Fassio Road Rural Fire Brigade is a Primary Producer brigade in the Mareeba Shire. The brigade has 13 firefighters and a total of 28 members. Current equipment is 6 mop up units and a trailer. Fassio Road RFB area incorporates the Hann Tableland National Park, which adjoins a large fruit and small cropping area to the north west of Mareeba. The Brigade is active in supporting mitigation strategies with the associated landowners. Fassio Road is also highly active in supporting Paddy's Green and Biboohra RFB's as the closest neighbours, responding to fires and contributing to planned burns. The keys to the vehicle were handed over by the new local RFBAQ Rep, Barry Child and the long time local RFBAQ Rep who has just stood down John Thomson to the 1st Officer of Fassio Road RFB, Timothy Lovell. At the same handover ceremony the local Rural Fire Service Inspector Neil Parker awarded Max Hubner, 1st Officer of Paddy’s Green RFB his QFES Diligent and Ethical Service medal and the National Medal. (Max was pictured with his granddaughter Emily and Neil Parker) Inspector Parker also used this as an opportunity to sit under a tree and ask brigade members what additional equipment they needed. The RFBAQ are lobbying the Fire Service and Government to make fit for purpose Landcruiser fire trucks available to brigades in addition to the currently supplied Ford Ranger utes with mop up units.

23.01.2022 Meet your local fire fighters this weekend! Saturday 28th November, 10am - 2pm. FREE EVENT:... - FREE Sausage Sizzle - Live Fire Demonstrations - Property Maintenance Tips See more

20.01.2022 Heads up, Sunny Coast! You may notice some QFES and Defence Australia personnel in your neck of the woods tomorrow. They are participating in a joint training e...xercise where crews will work together to manage a realistic bushfire around the Beerburrum area. It’s great to be able to work with some of our partners like this ahead of bushfire season! See more

19.01.2022 Notice to Members Training Night 5th May 7.30pm at the station, see you there!Notice to Members Training Night 5th May 7.30pm at the station, see you there!

19.01.2022 **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Bells Creek (near Caloundra) bushfire as at 12.20pm... Tue 24 Nov Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are currently on scene at a bushfire burning along Bells Creek Road in the vicinity of Bells Creek. The fire is posing no threat to property at this time. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze. Nearby residents may be affected by smoke. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists 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.

18.01.2022 Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade is open this Saturday morning for training. If your a local and would like to join our team please call in and check out the station and the trucks or have a chat This Saturday the 28th. Come on locals support you're Fire Brigade.

17.01.2022 K’gari (Fraser Island) update New campers and visitors will be unable to access K’gari (Fraser Island) from 5pm today (27/11), as fire conditions are expect...ed to worsen over the weekend. People already on K’gari (Fraser Island) do not need to evacuate at this stage however they should keep up-to-date by following QFES on social media, visiting the QFES Newsroom website and tuning into local radio. For further information, visit https://newsroom.psba.qld.gov.au//Access-restr/-2/-2/15740

17.01.2022 It’s like cleaning your house, a burn, cleaning the floor to make everything look good and come back to life. Cool burning. This all-female Girringun Ranger c...rew light fires and drop traditional knowledge on Girramay land near Cardwell for @SBSNews and NITV and #NAIDOCWeek2020. Cindy-Lou, Evelyn, Kayla, Olivia and Karen on the job, on country, maintaining tradition and the environment. #alwayswasalwayswillbe Another big thank-you to colleague Aneeta Bhole for collaborating on this yarn to make it happen . Online story here: https://www.sbs.com.au//meet-queensland-s-first-all-women- Thanks to Jacqui Diggins and Julie Lightfoot at Terrain NRM for helping organise and landowner Royd Blunden for offering up his land. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #Aboriginal #Indigenous

16.01.2022 And now, for some Happy (Valley) news Urangan Point Primary School grade 3 students made these beautiful cards for the crews working hard at Happy Valley. They now take pride of place at Happy Valley Rural Fire Brigade HQ. Smiles all round

16.01.2022 There are some people you should call in an emergency, and others you definitely should not! You should always phone Triple Zero (000) immediately in an emerge...ncy. If you see smoke or fire, regardless of the size, do not assume someone else will alert QFES. Nearly all large fires were once little fires and we consider these an emergency act quickly as time is of the essence! Remember, do NOT phone your local Fire Warden, Rural Fire Service brigade or Fire & Rescue station. These firefighters may not be in the station and this delays any response to the incident. The number to ring is Triple Zero (000).

15.01.2022 Notice to Members Meeting and training scheduled for 7.30pm Wednesday 2nd December. Christmas Function 6th December.Notice to Members Meeting and training scheduled for 7.30pm Wednesday 2nd December. Christmas Function 6th December.

14.01.2022 Nick is a Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) firefighter. He is from Victoria, and is a Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Man. The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people and their cult...ure is deeply rooted in the soul of Victoria and stretches across millennia. Nick’s connection to Country and Indigenous culture through platforms such as storytelling, dance, and song was removed at a fairly young age, however he holds the belief that the culture is alive and well through social media and strong ties with other Aboriginal Peoples. His connection with his culture may have been removed at a young age, but he feels a sense of peace when he is in Country; a deeply-held sense of being something greater than himself. This striking sense of peace is one reason Nick would like to see more people working hand in hand with Country, as opposed to trying to change it.

13.01.2022 Fire Brigades are currently very active. When you see red and blue flashing lights - slow down. When you see smoke over a road - slow down or find an alternat...e route. Last fire season a fire truck was hit by a car speeding through dense smoke. Help keep firefighters safe and don't be a clown; slow down!

13.01.2022 Happy International Volunteer Day! Did you know that in addition to our dedicated SES and RFS volunteers, we also have volunteer Peer Support Officers, Chaplain...s, Scientific Officers and USAR K9 Handlers (plus their canines)? A BIG thank you to all our volunteers for everything you do for Queensland communities.

12.01.2022 WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY Did you know For some Australian coastal areas, a major tsunami can impact the shoreline at ten metres above sea level and t...ravel inland for up to a kilometre Australia faces many risks, but luckily, tsunamis are rare events for us. However, with any risk, we must be prepared. We've even published the Tsunami Guide for Queensland, which reminds us that Queensland does not need to be close to the source to feel its impacts: https://bit.ly/34z6aQh The good news is, there are steps you can take to reduce risk to yourself and your family, whether you are home or holidaying near the coastline. Just like with bushfires and storms, you should: have an evacuation plan have emergency and evacuations kits ready to go check up on your insurance policies Our friends at the Queensland Reconstruction Authority have more information about how you can #GetReady https://bit.ly/2G5odUF Sumatra Tsunami 2004 (Bureau of Meteorology)

11.01.2022 GET INTERCONNECTED. FROM 1 JANUARY 2022, IT'S THE LAW. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au//smokealar/pages/default.aspx

11.01.2022 We are so glad this terrible story quickly jumped to a happy ending! Our Pimpama Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) crew was called to an Australia Post box at Woong...oolba on the Gold Coast after a baby kangaroo had been put inside. A quick response from our crew, as well as Australia Post with the post box keys, meant the joey was out in no time. Pleased to report our furry friend is in the hands of wildlife carers

11.01.2022 Notice to Members 7.30pm Wednesday 2nd December will be next meeting and training, see you then!Notice to Members 7.30pm Wednesday 2nd December will be next meeting and training, see you then!

09.01.2022 ** This warning is no longer current. Please check the QFES Facebook page for updated information.** STAY INFORMED: Fraser Island bushfire as at 3.30pm Fri 27 N...ov Bushfire warning level: ADVICE Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) are managing a bushfire on Fraser Island. You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes. Currently as at 3.30pm Friday 27 November, a bushfire with two fronts is burning approximately five kilometres north of Kingfisher Bay Resort, and two kilometres west of Cathedrals on Fraser. Crews are working to contain the blaze with backburning operations and aerial support. QFES and QPWS have assessed the situation and decided to restrict travel to the island from 5pm today. For further information go to www.parks.des.qld.gov.au. People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Properties are not under direct threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates. If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes. Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire. Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave. Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes. KEEP UP TO DATE BY: Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandEmergencyServices) and Twitter (@QldFES) Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map FURTHER INFORMATION: For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au The next update will be provided when the situation changes.

09.01.2022 A Reminder Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade is open tomorrow morning. If your a local this is your community Fire Brigade thats needs more members to keep the Brigade rolling. Open from 8 to 12 10 Phillip Street Kenilworth. Call in and have a chat to us about how you can help.

08.01.2022 A Local Fire Ban will be in place from midnight tonight (30/11) to midnight Monday 7th December 2020.

07.01.2022 Local Fire Ban Extended. The current Local Fire Ban has been extended until midnight Friday 11th December 2020. Under a Local Fire Ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire have been cancelled.

07.01.2022 STAY INFORMED: Fraser Island bushfire at 3.30pm Fri 27 Nov Bushfire warning level: ADVICE Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the Queensland Parks... and Wildlife Service (QPWS) are managing a bushfire on Fraser Island. You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes. Currently as at 3.30pm Friday 27 November, a bushfire with two fronts is burning approximately five kilometres north of Kingfisher Bay Resort, and two kilometres west of Cathedrals on Fraser. Crews are working to contain the blaze with backburning operations and aerial support. QFES and QPWS have assessed the situation and decided to restrict travel to the island from 5pm today. For further information go to www.parks.des.qld.gov.au. People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Properties are not under direct threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates. If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes. Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire. Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave. Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes. KEEP UP TO DATE BY: Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandEmergencyServices) and Twitter (@QldFES) Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map FURTHER INFORMATION: For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au The next update will be provided when the situation changes.

06.01.2022 Today marks the summer solstice the longest day of the year! Make the most of it by preparing your emergency for this storm season, just like this one

05.01.2022 Lachlan is a Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) Auxiliary Firefighter. He is a proud Aboriginal man, with his bloodline connecting him to Wiradjuri Country. Lachlan ...was born and raised on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), the land of the Quandamooka people. He considers Minjerribah his home, as it is where he has been embraced. He is passionate about caring for Country and is always upset seeing land or living things damaged or destroyed especially sacred sites of significance to Aboriginal people. He says that if all we do is destroy or take and not give back or allow time to heal, Mother Earth will eventually stop flowing, stop growing, stop breathing, stop feeding and then there won't be anything left. ‘If everyone were more conscious of this connection, people may understand that we only have one shot at taking care of the Earth we are connected to. Caring for Country should be the first thought for everything we do. If we take care of the land, the land will take care of us.’

04.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW You don’t have to be a firefighter to join the Rural Fire Service (RFS). There are many other volunteer roles that are just as important such... as: Community education Admin Incident management Communications Whether you’re on the front line, in the back line or anywhere in between, every role at the RFS is vital to protecting Queensland communities: https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au//rural-fire-service-volunteer.

02.01.2022 We’re pleased to announce some good news for K’Gari (Fraser Island) residents today. With the help of welcome rainfall and a massive response from our crews, as... well as the local community and our partners from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation, the fire is now contained. QFES is today handing back control of the fire to QPWS, but our crews will remain on the ground patrolling to ensure the community remain safe. See more

01.01.2022 It's not all Firefighting........ Yesterday two of our crew helped ensure Santa arrived safe and on time for the Beerburrum Hall's Community Children's Christmas Party. Well done Dave & Tim.