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Walkerston Fire Station

Locality: Walkerston, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4959 2389

Address: Dutton Street 4751 Walkerston, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 The 1st of April is change the battery in your smoke alarm day. However why not save on batteries and the ladder climb by installing interconnected smoke alarms throughout your home. With interconnected alarms, you will be alerted no matter where you are, or where the fire starts. For more information visit... qld.gov.au/smokealarms

23.01.2022 Make sure you grab a copy of this weeks Mackay and Whitsunday Life ... we hear there's a few good looking sorts on the front page!

21.01.2022 A few more businesses jumped on board! Big thanks, without local support big and small it wouldn't be possible to keep the tradition going!

19.01.2022 The road can be a very dangerous place. Every time you get behind the wheel, there’s an element of risk; to you, your passengers and other motorists. Sadly, the...re’s been 29 occasions already this year when our region’s rescue helicopter #RACQ #CQRescue has been required to assist someone with serious injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents. That’s almost one person injured, sometimes seriously or even fatally, every week. If this rate continues, 2020 will become a record year for motor vehicle accidents in this region. That’s staggering and incredibly concerning also given there’s been a large chunk of the year where we actually were driving less due to Covid-19 social restrictions! Monday, August 24 until Friday, August 28 is Queensland’s Road Safety Week. The aim of is to raise awareness for all road users of the Fatal Five including speeding, drink/drug driving, seat belt use, fatigue and inattention and distraction. PLEASE. Kill the risk factors on the road, not yourself or others. Put road safety first because our rescue helicopter crew REALLY don’t want to meet you by accident. See more

19.01.2022 Hi everyone. We would like to update you all on some movements at Walkerston Fire Station. After 7 years at the helm Captain Darryl Dhu has decided to take a step back from the managerial duties to concentrate on his personal business ventures. He will remain a member of the Walkerston station in an operational firefighter role. Lieutenant Joel McLeay has been promoted into the Captain's role. Joel has many years experience as a firefighter and scientific officer with the QF...ES and will be well suited to the role. Firefighter Robert Horton has joined Lieutenants Ross Stiller and Matt Kurtz in the just as important deputy roles. The experience of these lieutenants is a vital element in the successful operation of our station. We would like to wish all parties the best with their new endeavors And one last note: With the cane season fast approaching, please be aware that Darryl will no longer be issuing fire permits as part of his role. If you require a fire permit please email your application to [email protected] and it will be processed. Thankyou from the Walkerston team.

19.01.2022 Bit dark out there folks, turn those lights on for better visibly

18.01.2022 Righto Walkerston Santa has just turned up and we getting ready to leave the station shortly keep your ears and eyes open we will be coming to a street near you shortly.

17.01.2022 Hi everyone thank you all for another great santa run. We hope you all enjoyed it. 90kg of lollies handed out to the community

14.01.2022 Thoughts are with our Southern colleagues. It's going to be a big long year if we don't get any rain soon. Please be vigilant when working outdoors and report anything that you believe doesn't seem right. The earlier we can respond, the better chance we have to control it

14.01.2022 What it looks like when you don't turn your lights on..

14.01.2022 Today's the day! Get your folding chairs out, invite a few friends round, dress the kids up because Santa is ready to throw some lollies around. Remember if we can't make it to your street, head down to the nearest corner or park where you can catch us, we'd love to see you!

13.01.2022 Righto everyone we are about to get on the road please keep an eye and a ear out for us. Keep an eye on this post. We will do our best to keep you up dated.

13.01.2022 Well, all done and dusted for another year! Thanks Walkerston for making our day. It was great to see so many smiling faces and community spirit with several street parties happening. We get as much joy out of doing the Christmas lolly and Santa run as the kids (and adults) get from us Thanks to everyone that donated as well Merry Christmas everyone, and stay safe

10.01.2022 Another great local business throwing some support behind out Santa Run! Remember you can take your donations, big or small, to Walkerston Fuel.

09.01.2022 3 weeks to go!! Tell the neighbours, tell the Grandies, it's happening and it's gonna be awesome. Drop your donations to Len and the team at Walkerston Fuel.

08.01.2022 The Last Post from Patricia Court. Thank you Gabrielle Dhu Thank you too to the young student at no.5 who played the violin afterwards. Well done

07.01.2022 With the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a warning of low to severe heatwave conditions across the Mackay District over the next few days, it is perfect opportuni...ty to remind us all to ‘stay healthy in the heat’. Tips on keeping cool to avoid dehydration and other heat-related conditions: Have a plan to stay cool Drink water and eat small meals often Stay out of the sun, use fans and aircon, avoid confined spaces (cars, etc) Look after elderly, unwell, pregnant and children.

06.01.2022 Hi everyone. As of 6pm today, 20th November, the declaration of state fire emergency has been cancelled for the Mackay area. A local fire ban still exists but this allows the burning of cane tops and trash after 6pm in the evening. Other exemptions for commercial fires may be granted by your local fire warden. Please visit the rural fire website for more details.

06.01.2022 Ever wanted to feel the wind on your skin. You still can if you’re wearing the right clothes whilst riding.

06.01.2022 Hi everyone. Weather permitting, QFES will be conducting a hazard reduction burn on the northern side of the Peak Downs Hwy, between the end of Bergman's road and Old Rocky Waterholes road tomorrow evening. There will be a significant area alight so don't be alarmed. We will have several crews on scene to control it. Thank you

05.01.2022 Hi everyone. Please be aware that there is a local fire ban in place until midnight Monday night 11/11/19. No outside burning is allowed including cane tops and trash. Please log on to https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au for more information

04.01.2022 Only a couple sleeps left!

04.01.2022 Everybody loves a campfire, but are you extingiushing yours properly? These Easter holidays, our firefighters want you to enjoy those toasted marshmallows safely

04.01.2022 Afternoon all. Street list and map for the Santa Run on Saturday, 21 December. If you don't see your street on the list we'd still love to see you so make your way to the nearest street and give us a wave. Remember you can make donations in kind or in cash to Walkerston Fuel.

03.01.2022 5 MORE SLEEPS TIL SANTA'S LOLLY RUN!! Big thank you to everyone who has donated so far, with out these donations and your enthusiasm we wouldn't be able to make this even so special. As always HUGE thanks to Len and his team at Walkerston Fuel who put in a lot of the leg work collecting the donations and purchasing the lollies. There's still plenty of time to donate, all donations are accepted and appreciated.

01.01.2022 Big shout out to the local businesses who have thrown a bit of cash our way for the Santa Run. Keep the donations coming; business, private, big, small, cash or physical.

01.01.2022 Thank you fireys Today is Red Balloon Day , a national day to honour and thank Australia’s firefighters. Say your thanks below and if you know a firefighter, make sure to tag them!

01.01.2022 A great day in Nebo working with the local Nebo SES and Rural Fire members, as well as St Lawrence, Carmila, Moranbah and Mackay SES groups, conducting some Road Crash Rescue skills. Very important interagency training for the vital response capabilities in our respective areas. Thanks to everyone who attended.