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Widgee Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Upper Widgee, Queensland, Australia

Address: 2 tooth drive 4570 Upper Widgee, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 Good morning you good people of Widgee and surrounds, We will be down at the brigade with a JP from 10am till midday Come down share a smile :)

23.01.2022 Severe Weather Update: heavy rain and dangerous flooding for SE Qld and NE NSW, 13 December 2020. Video current at at 8:00 am AEST Sunday 13 December 2020. Torr...ential rain of up to 473mm was recorded around the Qld/NSW border overnight on Saturday, and there is more to come. Warnings are current for heavy rain, damaging winds and hazardous surf conditions, so check if they include you. Flood Watches and Warnings have also been issued, with more likely through Sunday and over the coming days. Heavy rain will build again during Sunday across both south east Qld and north east NSW, and on Monday the focus will shift to NSW. Widespread 3-day totals to Tuesday of 300-600mm are expected. Know your weather. Know your risk. For the latest warnings visit http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/index.shtml or the BOM Weather app, and follow advice from emergency services.

18.01.2022 A J.P. will be available at the Widgee Rural Fire station this Saturday 19th Dec between 10 and 11am. This is a free service and open to anyone in the community. You will need to provide ID eg. driver's licence.

18.01.2022 If you have time to read this, you have time to check your smoke alarms. 1. Locate smoke alarm. 2. Press test button. 3. Wait to hear beeping noise.

13.01.2022 A huge thank you to Widgee State School, This is such a beautiful display.

08.01.2022 Good morning Widgee and surrounds, Over the following week we will be updating this facebook page. We would like to hear from you on what you want to see on this page.... Please comment your thoughts or send a private message, your feedback will be greatly appreciated. Warm regards Widgee RFB

07.01.2022 Good afternoon Widgee Rural Fire Brigade followers, We will be starting to utilise our Community information group from now on, as it is easy to edit and add more information. Please hit the "VISIT GROUP" button above... Cheers Scotty

06.01.2022 If any members of the community require the services of a JP, I will be available at the Widgee Rural Fire station this Saturday 6th February between 10 and 11. No appointment necessary. Val JP [Qual]]

06.01.2022 Good evening good people of Widgee and surrounds, This year is a very special year for Widgee RFB as it is our 40th anniversary, we would love for you all to be part of this celebration. To enter please pick up our questionnaire from either the Widgee General Store or from Widgee Rural Fire Brigade on a Saturday between 10-11:59am. All entries to be dropped in the mailbox at 2 tooth drive (behind brigade station). ... I would like everyone that reads this to give a thumbs up as a "thank you" to all of our foundation members, without their dedication and determination we would not be able to help our community or enjoy the camaraderie between volunteers. "I shall sell my life dearly to my enemy fire but give it freely to rescue those in peril".

05.01.2022 :) What an amazing community :) This afternoon we had the pleasure of escorting Santa to the Widgee Bushman's Bar, its such a beautiful atmosphere here within the Widgee community. From all the volunteers here at Widgee District RFB, we would like to wish you a very merry Xmas and a happy new year.... Tomorrow we will down at the station with the lovely justice of the peace (Val) from 10am - 11am, if you have the time and don't mind sharing a smile come join us. Scotty

03.01.2022 Good morning good people of Widgee and surrounds, Today our volunteers will be attending the station to run the trucks and pumps this procedure happens every Saturday from 10-11:59. If you are free and would like to share a smile and some ideas please head down.... Cheers Scotty

01.01.2022 What is meant by the term "green drought"? Simply put, it is enough rain to make the grass green, but not enough to fill water systems both above and below gr...ound. Key signs are that dams are nowhere near full, some gullies and creeks not running during the period of a normal wet season. That is the situation that this area now finds itself in and is a huge concern to all landholders and firefighters. On Thursday 4 Feb a fire started near Hervey Bay that required 25 vehicles to attend. There is an increasing number of small fires cropping up around the whole area. So, the early warning signs are clear - take care with fire, apply for a permit and abide by the permit conditions. Above all, prepare your property now. Interesting fact - green grass can burn, and the hidden danger is the bush. Take a walk and hear the leaves on the ground crunch, see how dry it is under the top layer. Reports from WA (which is similar to experience here) indicate that the current fires started by human activity on blocks that are close to numerous residences. Access to the fire was hampered by insufficient gates, gates that were poorly positioned, or simply not wide enough. Above all, a number of properties were not adequately prepared - excess fuel, no suitable breaks. When these situation occur in difficult or hilly terrain, conditions are prefect for fire escape and escalation. Prepare, Act, Survive.