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Chinchilla Fire Station

Locality: Chinchilla, Queensland

Address: 20 Villiers St 4413 Chinchilla, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Are you prepared?

25.01.2022 Whats an emergency vehicle?

24.01.2022 ***WEDNESDAY: SEQLD / NENSW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS & RAIN WITH HEAVY FALLS & FLASH FLOODING EXPECTED*** Please read this important forecast as some heavy rain & f...lash flooding could become very dangerous! An upper cut off low will remain over Southern inland QLD causing high instability levels along with turning with height winds. A surface trough is expected to be located through Southern inland QLD & Northern inland NSW with VERY high moisture levels to its East. This combination will lead to scattered thunderstorms and rain areas developing again tomorrow morning into the night. SEVERE thunderstorms are very likely ANYWHERE in the red circled area containing heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Some VERY DANGEROUS stationary storms are very possible with extremely heavy rainfall leading to severe flash flooding. The upper low will tilt from North East to South West during the afternoon night and also induce a mid level trough through the South East Coast, Ranges and into North East NSW. Rain areas and storms (stationary to very slow moving and even training) with moderate to heavy falls and locally very heavy falls are forecast to develop from tomorrow afternoon into the night and through until Thursday morning in the pink circled area. Falls of 100mm + are very possible. Please closely monitor the situation and our live updates and warnings tomorrow while being prepared to take action if flash flooding eventuates. Our HSC high resolution SEQLD & NENSW storm and rainfall forecast maps & text are available on our website here > https://higginsstormchasing.com/higgins-storm-chasing-memb/ See more

23.01.2022 MEANDARRA OPEN DAY Heres some reasons to head to the Meandarra Fire and Rescue Station this Saturday (25/07): There will be a sausage sizzle. To meet and l...earn more about the local auxiliary firefighters. Tour the station. Did we mention there will be a sausage sizzle? Blazer, the QFES Fire Safety Koala, will see you there from 10am to 12pm Lot 2, Olser St, Meandarra. See more

22.01.2022 WHATS YOUR PLAN B? Flooding can happen in minutes and driving through floodwaters is never an option. In case flood waters prevent you from getting to work or home again, talk to employers, day care centres and schools to organise a PLAN B. File photo: Lawnton

22.01.2022 Queensland’s aerial firefighting capability has soared to new heights with the addition of a Large Air Tanker (LAT) to the QFES fleet. The LAT is based at Bunda...berg Airport and can operate at many regional airports throughout the State. It can travel about 670km/hr and land with 80% of its load on board. The LAT weighs in at around 31,000kg and it has a retardant capacity of 10,000L! Check out this video to see the LAT in action at the official launch today.

21.01.2022 AWESOME AUXILIARIES From Point Lookout, Pittsworth, Pomona and Proserpine to Kalbar, Kilkivan, Kirwan and Kuranda (and everywhere in between), Fire and Re...scue Service auxiliary firefighters work all over our fair state. Auxiliary firefighters are paid, casual, firefighters who respond to emergency situations. Theyre an integral part of the front-line emergency and disaster response in Queensland and their role is crucial to protecting people, property and environment from harm. See what auxiliary firefighter Silia Lemalu has to say about the role

20.01.2022 At this exact time, on this day last year, we issued our highest-level bushfire warning to the people of Stanthorpe and surrounds. Residents were told to SEEK S...HELTER IMMEDIATELY as a destructive blaze bore down on their community. Do you know the difference between bushfire warnings? ADVICE Monitor conditions and review your Bushfire Survival Plan. WATCH & ACT Start taking action and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. EMERGENCY WARNING Act on your Bushfire Survival Plan now.

20.01.2022 EMERGENCY ALERT issued for Warra (near Dalby) as at 2.30pm Wed 12 Feb An Emergency Alert flood message has been issued by the Western Downs Regional Council for residents in Warra. The Jandowae Creek and Jimbour Plain are expected to peak causing major flooding during the night. Properties in the area are likely to experience flooding. ... Residents are advised to warn their neighbours, secure belongings and prepare to leave. For more information listen to local radio or visit www.bom.gov.au. For flood assistance contact the SES on 132 500 or call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

16.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE Do you know this person?: http://facebook.com/profile.php?=73322363 QFES are concerned they have not yet prepared their home for bushfire ...season. Take some simple steps below to prep your home: Remove leaves, leaf litter, clean gutters, trim branches, keep lawns short. Reach out to your local fire warden if you need assistance. Prepare or maintain your Bushfire Survival Plan.

15.01.2022 In an emergency, who you gonna call? Dialing Triple Zero (000) is the fastest way to receive emergency assistance and ensures the appropriate resources can b...e tasked. Rather than wasting precious minutes calling your local Fire and Rescue station, you should always call Triple Zero (000) if: Someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent help Your life or property is being threatened You have just witnessed a serious accident or crime

14.01.2022 Are you prepared for the coming fire season??? An unprepared property is not only a risk itself, but may also present an increased danger for neighbours. Follow this link to see some of the thinkgs you can do: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//Prepare-for-bushfire-sea

14.01.2022 Permit to light fire - Queensland A Permit to Light Fire is required for all fires not exempt under a Commissioners Notification. Current exemptions include: fires where the material to be burnt is less than 2 metres in any direction. cooking fires within a properly constructed fireplace. For fire permits in Chinchilla contact:... Fire Warden Captain Brian Colley Phone - 0405 182 672 Deputy Fire Warden Lieutenant Dale Wheeler Phone - 0428 126 904 See more

13.01.2022 Chinchilla Fire and Rescue station has a full crew of Auxiliary Firefighters ready to respond to any fire or emergency situation 24/7 365 days a year. Our Firef...ighters work normal jobs in the Chinchilla Community and drop tools or leave their families any time of the day or night to help where ever they are required. See more

11.01.2022 Schools out. Safetys in! Looking for a fun activity for the kids? Teach them how to call Triple Zero (000)!Kids as young as three have been able to save the...ir parents in an emergency by calling 000. Talk to your child about different emergencies and who can help police, fire or ambulance? Practice by role playing Explain that the Triple Zero (000) operator will ask questions Teach your child their name, address and phone number (if possible) Take the Triple Zero Kids Challenge. Link in comments

10.01.2022 Pausing for a moment today to remember Norm Watts, a police officer tragically killed on duty 20 years ago today. Norm was a local Chinchilla man, and is forever remembered with a memorial at Chinchilla Police Station.

10.01.2022 Its getting cooler in the mornings now. Clean your chimney out before you use it. You dont know what may have taken up residence since your last fire.

09.01.2022 Thanks Chinchilla! Hope you all had a great time at the station today! We sure did. See you all next year. From the Crew at Chinchilla Fire Station.

09.01.2022 Prepare your home, property and family now and have your Bushfire Survival Plan in place before bushfire strikes. https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Sa//default.aspx

07.01.2022 Did you know that QFES has a Scientific Branch? When hazardous material (HAZMAT) emergencies occur across Queensland, QFES needs accurate scientific informat...ion about the identity of hazardous materials involved, as well as the hazards and risk the materials and the situation present to emergency responders and the community. Typical emergencies include: Fires in warehouses and sheds where pesticides are stored Road accidents involving dangerous goods Chemical spills (such as nitric acid, styrene, caustic soda) Monitoring leaking containers on ships before and after docking Identification of suspicious substances and the contents of abandoned containers.

07.01.2022 Triple zero (000) Stay focused, stay relevant, stay on the line. Is someone seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help? Is your life or property being threatened? Have you just witnessed a serious accident or crime?... If you answered YES call Triple Zero (000). Triple Zero calls are free.

06.01.2022 Remember the number for SES assistance is 132500 (Australia wide), for all life threatening incidents the number is 000. Do not make requests for assistance to Facebook pages, real-time monitoring does not occur. For everyone calling the SES, remember our members are volunteers and they will get to you when possible. There is always going to be someone in a more dire situation than you, as such we need to prioritise our responses. ... #haveyouvolunteered

06.01.2022 Triple Zero (000) is the Australian emergency phone number you need to call for help from police, firefighters or paramedics. Call Triple Zero in an emergency ...if: Someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent help. Your life or property is being threatened. You have just witnessed a serious accident or crime. Stay focused, stay relevant, stay on the line.

06.01.2022 MEANDARRA OPEN DAY Here’s some reasons to head to the Meandarra Fire and Rescue Station this Saturday (25/07): There will be a sausage sizzle. To meet and l...earn more about the local auxiliary firefighters. Tour the station. Did we mention there will be a sausage sizzle? Blazer, the QFES Fire Safety Koala, will see you there from 10am to 12pm Lot 2, Olser St, Meandarra. See more

05.01.2022 Knowing how to call Triple Zero (000) is critical and determines how fast we can get help to you. Calls are free and can be made from mobile phones, landlines ...and pay phones. There are a few simple steps in making a call to report a fire: Stay calm and make the call from a safe location away from the fire. Operator will ask you if you need police, fire or ambulance. Say fire. If calling from a mobile phone, the operator will ask for your location information. You will be connected to a Fire Communications Officer who will take details about the situation and send help. Stay on the line, speak clearly and answer the officers questions. Try not to be distracted by what is happening around you. Dont hang up until the officer has all the information they need.

05.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who stopped by the station today! We had over 220 visitors! The crew had a fantastic time showing you all around, Blazzer said he cant wait to do it all again next year!

04.01.2022 Fire Safety at Home.

04.01.2022 Chinchilla Fire and Rescue station Captain Brian Colley was awarded the Diligence and Ethical Service Medal 2nd clasp at the Australia day awards ceremony in Toowoomba for over 30 years service. Congratulations!

04.01.2022 Good morning! We wanted to stop by and provide you with a friendly, slightly upbeat, reminder to prepare your property ahead of bushfire season. Have a great day, team

02.01.2022 Attention Chinchilla! Queensland firefighters respond to a range of rescue related emergencies, a large majority of which are Road Crash Rescues. Firefighters free victims of transport related crashes using a range of specialist hydraulic, air and electrically powered rescue equipment. The same equipment and techniques is also applied at incidents involving rail and aviation incidents.... The crew at Chinchilla Fire and Rescue Station are looking for vehicles to use for road crash rescue training to prepare for these unfortunate events when they occur. Road Crash Rescue training allows the team to practice techniques and improve their skills to rescue victims from crashed vehicles. If you or someone you know has a vehicle in any condition that the crew may be able to use for training and you are willing to donate it please message us on this page. You may help save a life! Thanks Chinchilla! *Photo was a training scenario only*

02.01.2022 Oh hey, Chinchilla RFS members will be in town from this arvo Friday (7/08) until Sunday (9/08) so if you see the big yellow trucks out and about, give them a... wave! Theyll be on their way to a Crew Leader course to cap off two months of remote theory with practical exercises in the field. Successful members will be rewarded with the rank of Crew Leader within their brigades. We wish them luck!

02.01.2022 See where current fire permits are near you!

01.01.2022 One service, many capabilities - QFES