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Horseshoe Bay Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Horseshoe Bay

Address: 88 Horseshoe Bay Road 4819 Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Horseshoe Bay crew- out in area this afternoon and stopped by to check on some of the locals at Bremmer Point- the little Joey peeked out of the pouch to check us out as well...#nature #localcommunity #volunteers

23.01.2022 FORTS JUNCTION HUB UPGRADE- QPWS advises Forts Junction Hub construction has restarted. There will be NO PARKING and Radical Bay Road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians for 2-3 weeks. Go to qld.gov.au/MagneticIsland for project updates.

23.01.2022 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).

23.01.2022 Albert Einstein wrote' learn from yesterday- live for today- hope for tomorrow' wise words from a very 'clever man'- let the sun rise tomorrow on the start of a fabulous year ahead for all- The Horseshoe Bay Rural Fire Brigade Management Committee, Officers and members wish everyone a happy and safe New Year- we’re ready for 2021

22.01.2022 2020 - a snapshot of our year......#community #rurals #volunteers #workingpartnerships #wereallinthistoghter

22.01.2022 Queenslanders know severe storms can hit at any time! With some downtime over the Christmas/New Year break, now is the perfect time to get your property in orde...r. Here are our top tips, so your family and property is always prepared: Clear backyard and gutters Trim trees Create an emergency plan Stock your emergency kit Ensure your home, contents and cars are insured

22.01.2022 Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale ........a crew that always is there for each other- congratulations to our First Officer and his beautiful bride aka Madam Secretary.

22.01.2022 Are you fuelling the fire? Do your part to reduce bushfire risk Clear debris and grass around your property and fence line Remove any fire hazardous m...aterials from around the house And remember it is illegal to dump green waste over your fence line, including dumping on public land, parks, bushland and creeks. This activity can increase fuel for fires and put your property at risk Be disaster ready. Plan - Prepare Survive. For more info and tips visit - www.disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au

20.01.2022 Forts Junction Hub upgrade project Construction is underway at the Forts Junction Hub. Civil Plus has set up the construction site which will occupy the entire Forts Junction site.... QPWS requests that businesses, tourism and community advise island visitors that there is no parking at the Forts Junction. Key messages for the Forts Junction Hub construction: Traffic disruptions will occur, and motorists should allow for delays when traveling between Horseshoe Bay and Arcadia. Vehicle parking is restricted. Parking is not available at the Forts Junction unless advised. The Forts Walk will remain open most of the time, but occasional closures may be necessary. Visitors using the Forts Walk are encouraged to use catch the bus or use the island’s trail network. Radical Bay road will remain accessible most of the time, but closures may occur. For updates and information about traffic delays and closures, please visit Park Alerts qld.gov.au/MagneticIsland to for all updates about activities happening on National Park. ERGON works closures to the Forts Walk ERGON is replacing power poles at the Forts and on the Telstra track. Heli-lifts and blasting are involved in this processes. As a result the Forts Walk will be closed at certain times over the next few weeks. The next known track closures will be: Wednesday 18th November 0600-1300hrs Forts Walk and Telstra track between Curlew Flats and Forts Junction will be closed. 23rd - 27th November Forts will be closed for a week. QPWS requests that businesses, tourism and community advise island visitors that the Forts Walk will be closed these dates. TCC Monsoon Road Works The road works are a Townsville City Council project.

19.01.2022 FORTS JUNCTION UPDATE: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service wish to advise there will be no parking available at the Forts Junction until further notice. For updates and information about traffic delays and closures, please visit Park Alerts qld.gov.au/MagneticIsland for all updates about activities happening on National Park or use the QR code

19.01.2022 Prepare. Act. Survive. Bushfire could be closer than you think. Prepare your home, property and family now and have your Bushfire Survival Plan in place before bushfire strikes. Prepare for bushfire season An unprepared property is not only at risk itself but may also present an increased danger for neighbours.... Will you leave early? If you plan to leave early, then you must leave your home well before a bushfire threatens and travelling by road becomes hazardous. Will you stay? Preparation is the key to survival, you will need to be mentally and physically ready and have a plan. Tune into warnings Don't assume you will receive a warning as a fire approaches.

19.01.2022 -Firefighters Remembrance Day-

19.01.2022 Horseshoe Bay RFB crew dropped in to Magnetic Island Community Care this morning to support their MICare Christmas Market morning, an amazing array of beautiful arts & crafts for sale. #communitysupportingcommunity #notforprofit #ittakesavillage #ruralfirevolunteers #magneticislandcommunity

18.01.2022 It's official - the first cyclone of the season! Tropical Cyclone Imogen is expected to make landfall near Karumba tonight or early Monday morning as a categor...y 1 storm. Coastal residents between Mornington Island and Kowanyama are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast on tonight's high tide. People between Mornington Island and Kowanyama, including Burketown, should remain inside until the cyclone has passed. The south-east Gulf of Carpentaria is likely to experience heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding, particularly in low lying areas. Heavy rainfall is likely to spread to remaining areas of the southern Cape York Peninsula on Monday as the tropical cyclone or low moves onto the coast and further inland. Make sure you have your emergency plan sorted and your emergency kit stocked if you’re in or near the warning area. If you need SES assistance due to storm damage, call 132 500, In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

18.01.2022 For all the updates with the Forts Junction upgrade use the QR Code

18.01.2022 ARE YOU PREPARED, NQ? A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for people in parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and U...pper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts, with heavy showers and thunderstorms occurring about the northeast of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charters Towers, Mareeba, Mingela, Atherton, Woodstock, Millaa Millaa, Gordonvale, Ravenshoe, Babinda, Gregory Springs, Abergowrie and Clare. The message in 2020 is the same as it will be in 2021 - if it’s flooded, forget it! Call 132 500 if you require SES assistance and always phone Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

17.01.2022 Here we go, Queensland! If you're able to, take the opportunity now to secure loose items around your yard, move cars and pets to shelter, ensure your Emergen...cy Plan and Emergency Kit is ready and stay tuned to the Bureau of Meteorology for further advice. Storms are expected this afternoon. See more

17.01.2022 RURAL FIRIES: The members of the Horseshoe Bay Rural Fire Brigade do such a fantastic job keeping our community safe, so it was great to see some of the communi...cations equipment they were able to purchase thanks to our Volunteer Grants. There's a total fire ban at the moment so please follow all their advice at this time. See more

16.01.2022 COMMUNITY MESSAGE FROM QUEENSLAND PARKS & WILDLIFE The Forts Walk will be closed 23-27 November 2020 for ERGON power pole replacement works. For updates and information about the closure, please visit qld.gov.au/MagneticIsland or scan to QR Code

16.01.2022 Council is urging residents to have their emergency kit ready before the wet season kicks into gear. You kit should include enough supplies for all members of your family to survive for at least three (3) days. Read more in our Media Release http://bitly.com/3k73cqt

16.01.2022 Forts Junction Hub construction November 2020 March 2021 Traffic disruptions will occur, and motorists should allow for delays when traveling between Horseshoe Bay and Arcadia. Vehicle parking is restricted. The Forts Walk will remain open most of the time, but occasional closures may be necessary.... Visitors using the Forts Walk are encouraged to catch the bus or use the island’s walking trail network. Radical Bay road will remain accessible most of the time, but closures may occur. For updates and information about traffic delays and closures, please visit Park Alerts at www.qld.gov.au/parks-alerts See more

15.01.2022 UPDATE #12 - 21 December Water restrictions implemented following a rupture of the water pipe linking the Ross River Dam to the Douglas Water Treatment Plant on... 11 December have today been revoked. Following ongoing commissioning and careful testing of the pipeline since the repairs were completed, Council no longer considers that there is an urgent need for water restrictions pursuant to sections 41 and 43 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008. Council’s water conservation measures remain within the Townsville area to help ensure the city’s water security. For more information on these measures, visit our website http://bit.ly/2tyebnY Council again thanks Townsville and Magnetic Island residents and business owners for their cooperation, understanding and patience.

15.01.2022 Today the Horseshoe Bay RFB crew welcomed the Southern Townsville District Brownies & Guides to help them achieve their Fire Badges. The girls aged between 6-14 years learnt about Fire safety, firefighting, Fire Service & Types of Fires by completing a variety of challenges. Our crew was ably assisted by fellow RFS members from Black River RFB and Round Mountain RFB and QPWS Rangers (Thanks Alyson, Les, Brad Jo & Sonja) it was also the first Engagement activity for 2 of our new junior recruits. The girls also learnt alittle about wildlife care from Darrie - Wallaby Refuge Magnetic Island and were donated 2 man tents from Stephanie from Aquascene Charters- Magnetic Island. As they say, it takes a village, and what a village we have. Thank you to all involved ( especially the Horseshoe Bay crew ) for making today’s activity such a success.

15.01.2022 Our dedicated Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers don’t just fight fires, they also give back to their communities in so many other ways. Horseshoe Bay Rural Fi...re Brigade hosted the Southern Townsville District Brownies & Guides who were working to obtain their fire badge. The girls learnt about: Fire safety Fire services Firefighting Types of fires A big shout out to Black River Rural Fire Brigade and our mates at QPWS who helped to facilitate this event! As they say, it takes a village.

14.01.2022 Magnetic Island Community, please take note of the following: DECLARATION OF LOCAL FIRE BAN PROHIBITION ON THE LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF FIRES IN THE OPEN In accordance with the provisions of Section 86A and Section 86E of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, and with due regard to fire conditions and the weather forecasts issued by the...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Our Brigade garden just keeps giving.... Red Papaya, Pineapples, Bananas and our 1st Dragon Fruit.....yum yum yum - chutney anyone?( 145mm of rain since 8am this morning hasn't hurt either)

13.01.2022 Stay up to date this Cyclone Season by visiting the Disaster Dashboard at http://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/

11.01.2022 This in from the BOM, read it closely for Tuesday! Very dangerous storms possible Tuesday, with severe storms forecast for large parts of eastern and norther...n Qld. Now is the time to prepare your home for the possibility of damaging to destructive wind gusts, large to giant hail and heavy to intense rainfall.

10.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/1955055471374383/posts/2902490639964190/

10.01.2022 Horseshoe Bay RFB held their Public Levy meeting and AGM tonight and for the first time via zoom to maintain safe Covid practice. The Brigade has had a busy year that saw some of the crew deploying to NSW & ACT during the Bushfire crisis, Border Patrol at Brisbane airport, welcomed 9 new members to the team including our first U18’s in over 15 years,conducted several community engagements, put in over 650 hours of volunteer time to assist QPWS rangers with their planned burns... & delivering community messaging from our Working Partnerships initiative and are ‘shovel’ ready to commerce the Brigade extensions, as we continue to build our futures capabilities for a safer and more resilient community. The Brigade also congratulates Eban Priestly on his successtul nomination to the position of 5th Officer ( seen here being presented his Officer epaulettes By 1st Officer Clayton Scott & Brigade Treasurer Ewan Cayzer) The. Brigade would also like to thank the community for their ongoing support. See more

09.01.2022 A timely reminder to drive to the road conditions. https://www.qld.gov.au/trans/safety/road-safety/wet-weather

08.01.2022 Horseshoe Bay RFB crew welcomed the Federal Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson OAM MP to the Brigade this morning to share with him the communications equipment purchased from a grant from the Community Grants Hub- station base 2 way and handheld two way for our UTV HSB35 #buildingfuturescapabilities #communitygrants #ruralfirevolunteers #CommunitySafety

07.01.2022 The Royal Australian Mint has today launched a commemorative $2 coin to honour those who battled the horrific 2019/20 summer bushfires, recognising the deter...mination and commitment of our Firefighting communities across Australia. The coin will feature a blaze of orange in the centre, with female and male Firefighters either side of it, ready for action. $125,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to Fire and Emergency service organisations across the country.

07.01.2022 IMOGEN Tropical Cyclone Imogen crossed the Gulf of Carpentaria coast just north of Karumba at 9pm Sunday as a category one cyclone. It’s moving further in...land over the eastern Gulf Country and is expected to transition to a tropical low soon, but heavy rainfall and localised damaging winds remain possible for Karumba to the Gilbert River mouth and inland to Croydon. People in those areas should remain indoors until the TC has passed. Heavy rainfall can play havoc on roads so motorists should remember, if it’s flooded, forget it! Phone 132 500 if you need SES assistance or dial Triple Zero (000) if it’s an emergency. See more

07.01.2022 Horseshoe Bay Rural Fire Brigade would like to congratulate the Hervey Range Rural Fire Brigade on their 60th Anniversary - congratulations everyone #bushfirebrigades #ruralvolunteers #ittakesavillage #60yearsstrong

06.01.2022 Fire Danger Rating Bureau of Meteorology Daily Fire Danger Rating

06.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has given us a heads up that a tropical low over the western Gulf of Carpentaria may intensify tomorrow bringing hazards like gales, a...bnormally high tides and heavy rainfall. So, now is the time to get your emergency plan sorted and your emergency kit stocked if you’re in the warning area. Make sure you keep a close eye on the BOM website this weekend for updates!

06.01.2022 Firefighters Remembrance Day QFES flags will be flown at half-mast across Queensland today as we remember the firefighters who have died while protecting and s...erving their communities. Today, we stop on the 10th hour on the 10th day of the 10th month to honour and pay tribute to our fallen firefighters, as well as their families, friends and colleagues. We are forever grateful for the sacrifice they made to protect others.

06.01.2022 14:19 Jan 02 QLD Flood Watch: Eastern Gulf, Western Cape and the North Tropical Coast Details: QLD Flood Watch: Eastern Gulf, Western Cape and the North Tropica...l Coast Issued at 1:57 pm EST on Saturday 2 January 2021 Flood Watch Number: 1 Minor to moderate flooding likely in the Flood Watch area from Sunday. A tropical low over the western Gulf of Carpentaria is expected to move east-southeast and intensify during Sunday, bringing heavy rainfall to the Flood Watch area from Sunday. The area of heavy rainfall is expected to extend to the North Tropical Coast overnight Sunday into Monday from Cooktown down to Ingham, with heavy rainfall persisting for a few days. Most catchments in the Flood Watch area have recorded rainfall totals of at least 100-300 mm in the past week, with river level rises currently being recorded at many locations. Catchments will therefore respond more quickly than normal to heavy rainfall. A Cyclone Watch and track map are current for parts of the Flood Watch area. Minor to moderate flooding is possible in the Flood Watch area. Flooding is likely in the Gulf and Cape catchments from Sunday, and for the North Tropical Coast catchments from Monday. This will likely impact roads and travel in the Flood Watch area, with potential too for property flooding. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes are expected throughout the Flood Watch area from Sunday. Catchments likely to be affected include: Norman River Gilbert River Mitchell River Staaten River Daintree River Mossman River Barron River Mulgrave and Russell Rivers Johnstone River Tully River Murray River Herbert River See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

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

04.01.2022 Congratulations Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES on being Highly Commended in the Government Award category of the Get Ready Queensland Resilient... Australia awards for their Heatwave Risk Assessment The State Heatwave Risk Assessment was developed to provide accurate risk information for all Local and District Disaster Management Groups, state agencies and other entities seeking to understand long-term heatwave risk. The assessment is providing Queensland communities with the information they need to implement risk reduction measures that are tailored to their individual needs. Congratulations Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES

04.01.2022 GET READY QUEENSLAND This is the week to set aside some time to make sure you’re ready for this disaster season. There are three simple steps you can take to ge...t ready Step 1: Have an emergency and evacuation plan. Step 2: Pack your emergency kit. Step 3: Make sure you’re appropriately insured. For more information, visit getready.qld.gov.au #GetReadyQueensland See more

04.01.2022 Welcome to NAIDOC Week a celebration of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people and culture and an opportunity to reflect and resonate with the world’s o...ldest living culture. A culture that continues to express itself in spirited and modern ways, and believes each person belongs to a piece of land, and that they are entrusted with the knowledge and responsibility to care for it. Several Indigenous peoples work or volunteer with QFES and we think it’s important that we take this time to highlight their story and reflect on their connection with Country.

04.01.2022 The Horseshoe Bay Rural Fire Brigade Management Committee, Brigade Officers and members would like to wish everyone a joyous, safe and happy Christmas and thank our local community for their amazing ongoing support for what we do #ittakesavillage #ruralvolunteers #magneticislandcommunity

03.01.2022 First job of the season this afternoon. Thanks Murray, Andrew, Tim and Tom! With some parts of the island seeing over 200mm of rain today, there’s never been a better time to get #stormready

03.01.2022 New name, same problem. Tropical Cyclone Imogen has weakened to a tropical low and is now ‘ex Tropical Cyclone Imogen’, however she’s still producing widespread... heavy rain. We can expect flooding as well as damaging winds and storms in the warning area so please remain vigilant. Our wonderful SES volunteers are on hand and can provide temporary emergency assistance to help protect yourself and your property from further damage in circumstances like: Damaged walls, windows or roofs Trees down blocking access Rising flood water Any storm damage that may be a threat to life or property You can contact the SES on 132 500 or via the SES Assistance app.

02.01.2022 Do you have your Emergency Kit together? Let’s all be prepared this storm season.

02.01.2022 Horseshoe Bay RFB 'out in area'

01.01.2022 We know the Melbourne Storm have been doing some damage in Queensland recently (on the scoreboard), but a different type of storm is heading our way on Thursday.... Just like the Penrith Panthers need to be prepared for Cam Smith & co. we always need to be prepared for wild weather. Here’s how: Clear backyard and gutters Trim trees Create an Emergency Plan Stock your Emergency Kit Ensure your home, contents and cars are insured