Karara Rural Fire Service in Karara, Queensland | Fire station

Karara Rural Fire Service

Locality: Karara, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 000 000

Address: Karara Rural Fire Service Station House 4352 Karara, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 A different perspective from the Leyburn Sprints. Supplied by our firefighter Greg who assisted on the day.

24.01.2022 From 1st response to final mop up & containment line checks...Karara51 new Crew Leader Janette was there everyday.......4 days out from pasing crew leader assessment. Karara51 1st Officer is very proud our the crew who attended & acknowledges the valuable assistance from all at Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade, Leyburn RFS, Pratten Bony Mountain Rural Fire Brigade & FireCom.

24.01.2022 An early start for firefighters Greg & Ian as they checked fireground containment lines and wet down a few hotspots from the previous afternoons grassfire. Karara51 firefighters Jonithan & Josh were first responders to intercept the grass fire from burning into an expanse of inaccessible bushland Thankyou to Greymare RFS for their efforts in backup assitance With two "close call" fires in as many weeks it is important to act early. Calling Triple Zero(000) with as much in...fo as possible will assist our crew with an improved response time. Karara51 crew personally use the EMERGENCY PLUS App for all emergency calls and information. Last week we posted out to our community a booklet on bushfire preparation as now is the time to prepare for next fire season. Remember bushfire arson is a crime. It can tragically effect families, property & environment with a recovery that is never quick or easy. Any suspicious behaviour can be anonymously reported to Crimestoppers. #PrepareActSurvive See more

23.01.2022 Our new crew leaders Janette & Luke made the news doing their crew leader course last weekend. Karara's other future crew leader doing the same course, Jason, was in the wrong group on the day. Well done to all who did the course.

23.01.2022 Two great prizes again from our supporters at Rose City Fruits and Karara Tavern and Motel. These raffles are only conducted at end of the month & is a good opportunity to catch up with Karara RFS crew and what is happening within your Rural Fire Service.

23.01.2022 Midweek callout sent the Karara51 crew into new territory at Glenarbon to assist in holding fire containment lines.

23.01.2022 That once a year call we love to take........Get the big red fella to the Karara State School Qld 4352 for their Christmas pageant. This year Karara RFS Chairman Josh & VCE Luke presented the start of our annual achievement award that went to a well deserved young man. Congratulations to teachers & students for their efforts & rewards in 2019.

23.01.2022 A false alarm callout ended in a rescue on the way home for the Karara51 crew. A dehydrated adolescent koala was picked up, given some water & wrapped up for handover to wildlife carer Annie from our neighbours at Leyburn RFS. This coincides with our brigade training this weekend in wildlife rescues on the fireground. All are welcome to attend & join us.

22.01.2022 It rolls around once a year....monthly raffles coinciding with Fathers Day Raffle Miss it & you have to wait 365 days to the next one!! Accomodation is available at Karara Tavern and Motel or facilities at our campground within walking distance. Locally sourced meat tray & fruit tray up for grabs plus locally supplied goodies for Ol' Daddy O's raffle. If this does not rev you up for the weekend.....check your spark plug.

21.01.2022 Training was high tea combined with a greenwaste pile burn based on our storm country 'right time' to burn cultural fire burning practices learnt from previous cultural burn workshops. Will monitor over the next few weeks to see if we got it right & native grasses return.

20.01.2022 Karara51 out and about around Stanthorpe..

20.01.2022 Karara51 crew on route to assist in the Scrubby Creek district. Photo captured by our firefighter Greg. Hope all firefighters on site stay safe including the communities in this area.

19.01.2022 We started on our fuel load risk & hazard assessments on the weekend with station mascot Muggins & bestie Ruby getting a gig on this run. Karara51 will be out in the back blocks of Karara over coming weekends completing these assessments in preparation for 2020 fire season..

19.01.2022 A request from our station neighbour to burn a big tree limb that fell in the last lot of high winds had a couple of the Karara51 crew cut it up & dispose leaving a small pile to burn so as to reduce smoke impacting the community. As reward for their good deed & morning effort monitoring the burn, a delivery of coffee & Tim Tams were shared between a chat with our special little visitors.

19.01.2022 Karara51 appliance will be on site for viewing with crew and our VCE Luke.....with his box of give-aways!!!

18.01.2022 Karara RFS's 2nd Officer Luke Clark has been nominated for Warwick Daily News eligible bachelor poll. Good luck Luke.

18.01.2022 Organised for the last 8 months, it come down to touch & go right up until the last moment when we were able to fulfil our once jnr member, Josh's wish....to turn up at his Yr12 formal in Karara51. Being the last vehicle we choreograpghed a grand entrance & for this awarded BEST ENTRANCE!! Well done Josh. 1st Officer Ian & 3rd Officer Luke were honoured to be part of this momentous occasion for Josh & proud to have Josh at their side on a fireground. We wish Josh good luck in his future & look forward to his continued achievements in our Brigade. As we hold our own in our far western pocket Karara RFS pray for our fellow firefighters across the states in their battle in some of the most horrific of conditions. We tip our hats & salute you all.

18.01.2022 Karara is renowned for fossicking success so John from Krazy Krevicer has supplied us with a dry blower from RO Engineering as a prize. A prospector pick & dolly pot are up for grabs as second & third prizes. Tickets & prize viewing is available at Karara Tavern and Motel.

18.01.2022 Our mascot, Mr Muggins sooked when advised we have temporarily closed our Karara Station to visitors & he is limited in cuddles and social interactions. This is a temporary self imposed precaution. Rest assured the Karara51 Crew are still here committed as always to assist in emergencies.

17.01.2022 Karara RFS is running its annual Easter Hamper & is the biggest to date with 3 chances to win a prize. Prizes have been graciously donated by Karara Tavern and Motel, local family, The Wilson's and one of our own Officers, Luke Clark. Tickets can be purchased at Karara Tavern & Motel.

17.01.2022 A training session & Friday night BBQ with a fire behaviour lesson was put into a practical response 12hrs later with a local property grass fire. Well done to #4 Officer Jonithan, Crewleader Jason & firefighters Josh & Lochie. It was Lochies first time in an emergency response - all that training pays off Thankyou to Crewleader John & the Pratten Bony Mountain Rural Fire Brigade crew for their assistance.

16.01.2022 Great to see the rain in our areaBut as a reminder we can not be complacent. We are here to assist in your emergency planning

15.01.2022 Crewleader Janette snapped these images early Saturday morning when assisting in Stanthorpe fires.

15.01.2022 Station mascot Muggins & his bestie Ruby displaying that feeling of jumping in a just cleaned appliance ready for turnout......

14.01.2022 Our 1st Officer can relate to this with new drivers on incident response.... I think he has used a few of those lines too.......grand pa.

14.01.2022 Our local good bloke Wayne missed out on the fruit tray, the meat tray, the leg of ham BUT won the Christmas Hamper. Well done Legend. Special thanks to Pete & Jen of the Karara Tavern and Motel for all their support & help over the last year. Thankyou to the Wilson family for their donated hampers over the year. & THANKYOU to our neighbouring brigades who help us when we call PLUS everyone we have met at our events, firegrounds or the Karara Tavern who have supported us in donation or good faith. Merry Xmas to you all from the Karara51 Crew.

14.01.2022 Last training session had the Karara51 crew honing skills on responding to a fire & then completing some fire extinguisher training before enjoying a BBQ steak sanger afterwards.....

14.01.2022 We did a training session on weather patterns a while back and how stratosphere and atmosphere high & low pressure dictate the climate. A classic example for cumulus and altostratus clouds was identified this afternoon over Karara.

13.01.2022 Last training day for 2019 & we were joined by Leyburn RFS for an education in handling injured wildlife on the fireground. Special thanks to Trish from Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation for her presentation & tireless work she does with our native fauna. Update on "clarky koala" - the koala Karara51 crew rescued last week - She was in poor condition but is feeding & recovering.

13.01.2022 An unusual callout for our 1st officer....to rescue his damsel in distress in the shower from an intruding visitor........& then left him on the vanity basin in the cool

12.01.2022 Our VCE Beck championed we put up an information point for travellers & campers in the Karara parklands on campfire safety & travel advice through our great State. So if you have to back one out.......grab one of our brochures. Then Beck had us heading into the back blocks to Glendon Camping Grounds where we provided some safety info for their visiting family campers for tips on camp-site & safe campfire practices with some Bushy stickers thrown in for the kids. ........wh...ile here how 'bout we put Karara51 over some terrain. We can say we are doing a recon for dam access You can access these camping tips by this link.. https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//Pag/Campfire-Safety.aspx See more

12.01.2022 As Rural Fire Service Week comes to a close- A big thankyou to all our supporters & to the Karara51 crew who strive to be there to serve the Karara community.....all hours, all conditions, to assist when called.

12.01.2022 A couple of winners at our monthly raffles...Did you forget they were on?? Your loss!!! Next one on end of September @ Karara Tavern and Motel.

11.01.2022 New training shed not quite complete but tried it out anyway A summary of weather patterns and quick review over our grassland fire fighting skills followed by a good old snag on the barbecue was the agenda for the morning. If anyone wants help planning for the fire season NOW IS THE TIME. We have packs of info to guide you in your emergency planning. PM us if you want one.

11.01.2022 A crispy early morning unofficial test of our new foam nozzle in preparation for training delivery to our Karara51 crew.

10.01.2022 With training postponed this month it was a good chance to complete our equipment preparation checklists. Our new VCE Bec grabbed the opportunity to present a donation to our Brigade from the Leyburn Community Fund. This will greatly assist in fitting out our new training shed which we received the keys to this week. Thankyou to the crew who assisted today in finalising our preparations for the season ahead. This should instill confidence to our community of our commitment to ensure we are prepared if needed. & to our wonderful neighbours at Leyburn for their generosity.....thankyou.

09.01.2022 Great community support. Thankyou. Thanks to our biggest supporters, Pete & Jen of Karara Tavern and Motel.....

09.01.2022 Karara Tavern and Motel and Rose City Fruits provide us with the most awesome prizes. Thankyou. It is great to see those prizes go to our most loyal of supporters. Our 1st Officer can not thank everyone enough for their support & supporting their local community business. Thankyou

08.01.2022 Its coming to a close The last of the Friday Night raffles for 2020. This Friday night!! PLUS the anticipated draw of 3 great prizes supplied by our good friend John of Krazy Krevicer. Karara Tavern and Motel are geared up to cater & accommodate & there is still some water in the Creek & shady spots at our campgrounds. A special Christmas raffle will be held Saturday night Dec12 for those who love a Xmas beer and for our southern friends who will then be allowed to cross the border into God's country

07.01.2022 Well done Luke To all the ladies........& gents?? chasing that knight in golden yellows. Karara RFS is most welcoming to have you on our team

06.01.2022 Words can not express what we are feeling today. Sincere condolences as our thoughts go out to family & friends of Geoffrey Keaton & Andrew O'Dwyer & the crew of Horsely Park RFS. RIP.

06.01.2022 In the midst of controlled madness, we hope to get a chance to share a lemonade in celebration of a milestone in life with one of Karara's finest...3rd Officer & VCE Luke - Happy 21st.

05.01.2022 Karara51 crew enjoyed supporting Leyburn RFS with spectator safety at controlled points and across the campgrounds for the population increase of racegoers for the spectacle of the Leyburn Sprints over the weekend.

05.01.2022 Forwarded these images taken 12 months apart from Strathyre Rd fireground to Mother Nature. "Not much regen happening here Old Lady"....."You might want to check your sprinkler for blockages".... Hope she gets the message for us all.

04.01.2022 Can't remember pointing the arrow to EXTREME at this time of year for a long long time.....

04.01.2022 Dear Santa, We have left the keys in the 51 and a pair of yellows..........Hate for your red velvet pants to melt and timber sleigh to cinder as you travel Aus. A couple of coldies......you'll need em. A bale of hay for Rudolph and his buddies.......We are a bit short of feed this year. And a bag full of good will, sincere thoughts, prayers and some good ol' Aussie spirit just to top everyone up on your way around. Cheers. Merry Xmas Everyone

03.01.2022 A night for Karara51 assisting crews in Stanthorpe........Back out today to give some assistance.

02.01.2022 1st officer Ian undertook some general maintenance on the Karara51 with mascot Mr Muggins helping........while Karara's VCE Luke was getting some fire safety packs ready to give out to the Karara School kids this week.

02.01.2022 Thanks to Emily who ventured beyond to visit our community & support our monthly raffles. It was worth the trip - winning the fruit tray from Rose City Fruits. Geoff, one of our locals cleaned up the meat tray......We think it was on his BBQ plate before we had a phone out to get a happy snap. Its only once a month but supporting our Karara Pub, a small rural business, & in turn our biggest supporter - all helps in benefitting a small volunteer brigade in their service delivery to its community & neighbours.....

01.01.2022 A bit of fun & unplanned antics at training on the weekend. It was alledged the old bloke taped the layflat when he handed it to the understudy for his go..... We are always looking for support members, active firefighters & junior members. PM us for next training/event if keen.

01.01.2022 Just packed up from our training session & received a callout to rescue a stuck cow This is a first for our crew & with the assistance from Clifton Urban team a great opportunity to get involved in adding a new skill to our list. The big girl is out & on the mend.