Woodlea Rural Fire Brigade in Gatton, Queensland | Fire station

Woodlea Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Gatton, Queensland

Phone: +61 448 437 465

Address: 28 Edwards Road 4343 Gatton, QLD, Australia

Website: https://ruralfire.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 A very special happy mothers day to all the mums in our wider community and especially to our amazing mums here at Woodlea! #teamwoodlea #lockyervalley #happymothersday #ruralfirefighter

25.01.2022 LOCAL FIRE BAN LOCKYER VALLEY Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban has been imposed for the following Local Government Areas from 00.01am Friday (16/10) until 11.59pm Mon (19/10). Lockyer Valley

25.01.2022 Just in case anyone is wondering about the smoke in the Gatton area! We do expect there to be smoke for a few days yet

24.01.2022 >>>FIRE CALL<<< Brigade Status:- Crews responding Time:- 12.45pm Incident:- Grass Fire. Gatton/Tenthill Creek.... For more information:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx Update: Notes:- Please avoid area and observe crews on the roads. Please use caution when travelling through smoke hazards and/or follow direction from emergency personnel on the roads.

24.01.2022 Were baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Were officially able to jump back into training and of course this means were on the hunt for some new recruits! We have some safety and hygiene practices in place for all our members protection but we are very happy to be getting back into the swing of things. ... If your interested in joining our crews please comment below or inbox us! Alternately you can give our duty officer a call on 0448437465 (she loves a chat!). We offer all the training & equipment you will require! Were only a few minutes from Gatton off Woodlands Road! #teamwoodlea #ruralfirefighter #lockyervalley

23.01.2022 Tomorrow is a big day for some our trainee fire fighters here at Woodlea as they undertake their FMS course (Fire Fighter Minimal Skills). This basically means they get to remove the L plates and become fire fighters! We wish Brenda, Annalise, Brody, Brenton, Henry and Darren all the very best on their day - we are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication youve put in to get to this point and we cannot wait to continue working with you all into the future.

23.01.2022 Ever wondered what happens when you pick up the phone and dial Triple Zero (000)? Watch to learn more!

23.01.2022 There will be a smoke hazard tomorrow (Tuesday 19.5.2020) in the Woodlands area of Gatton as a hazard reduction burn takes place in the Gatton National Park. This will take place from mid-morning.

22.01.2022 ROCKSIDE (south west of Laidley) grass fire as at 3.20pm Fri 2 Oct

21.01.2022 Looking for your local fire warden? Anything over 2x2 meters requires a permit prior to burning Pop your address into the search map below and this will give you the number of your local fire warden who can assist further https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Pages/fw_finder.aspx Search for the address of interest, then click the map to display Fire Warden details. Example address - 20 Smith Street, Cairns. Lot plan numbers are available at street level (zoom to your address to view).

21.01.2022 Congratulations to all those who completed their FMS course today! You should all be very proud of your achievements! Keep an eye out next time you see a yellow truck, one of these guys might just be on it! Thank you to those facilitators of the course who gave up their day to be here at Woodlea and also a big thank you to our friends at Sweet Treats and Takeaway in Gatton for such a beautiful assortment of food to keep our people fed and ready to go!

21.01.2022 We have our trucks out today helping Parks complete a hazard reduction burn in the Gatton National Park Were thrilled to be able to see the trucks out and about working again and slowly easing ourselves back into our new type of normality which involves lots of care taken to ensure social distancing and keeping our crews as safe as possible A big thank you to our members who came along today and jumped straight back into it! ... #teamwoodlea #lockyervalley #gatton #ruralfirefighters

20.01.2022 Today will be the first high fire danger day we have seen in a little while - we understand theres alot going on right now but we ask our community to not become complacent when it comes to bush fire awareness. Be extremely cautious today while there is no fire ban it is still vital to consider your options before lighting the match.

20.01.2022 For our Lockyer Valley Locals who maybe affected

19.01.2022 EDIT. This has been postponed until further notice. We will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in the Woodlands area tonight - please notify anyone you think maybe affected. We expect smoke to be in this area between 630pm and later tonight.

19.01.2022 Were back on board tomorrow night (Tuesday 16th June) for training! If your interested in coming down and having a chat with us about signing up - pop us an inbox now!

18.01.2022 >>>FIRE CALL<<< Brigade Status:- Crews responding Time:- 8.53pm Incident:- Grass Fire. Woodlands.... For more information:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx Update: Notes:- Please avoid area and observe crews on the roads. Please use caution when travelling through smoke hazards and/or follow direction from emergency personnel on the roads.

18.01.2022 We would like to give a huge thank you to our friends at Regis Aged Care in Gatton for putting together such beautiful care packages to all the rural brigades in the area. We were saddened by not being able to thank you all personally given the current circumstances however we appreciate the generosity and kindess shown! #teamwoodlea #lockyervalley #gatton

18.01.2022 LOCKYER VALLEY REGION FIRE BAN 0001HRS SUNDAY (22ND NOV) UNTIL 2359HRS MONDAY (23RD NOV) Permit conditions attached ... Woodlea Rural Fire Brigade

15.01.2022 Please be advised this hazard reduction burn will still be producing smoke overnight and into tomorrow.

15.01.2022 Preparing for bushfire season information 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.... Your property should be well-prepared for the fire, even if you intend to leave early. A well-prepared property stands a greater chance of surviving. Move cars to a safe location Remove garden furniture, door mats and other items Close windows and doors and shut blinds Take down curtains and move furniture away from windows Seal gaps under doors and windows with wet towels Bring pets inside and restrain them (leash, cage or secure room) and provide water Block downpipes (at the top) and fill gutters with water if possible Wet down the sides of buildings, decks and close shrubbery in the likely path of the bushfire Wet down fine fuels close to buildings Turn on garden sprinklers for 30 minutes before the bushfire arrives Fill containers with water - baths, sinks, buckets, wheelie bins Tune in to warnings to monitor local radio, websites or social media for updates Put on protective clothing Drink lots of water. For more information:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//Will-you-leave-early.aspx

13.01.2022 FIRE BAN LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL AREAS Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban has been imposed for the following Local Government Areas from 00.01am Saturday (28/11) LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL ... The ban will remain in place until 11.59pm on Wednesday (2/12). Fires lit for the purpose of cooking or providing warmth are allowed however must be used within a proper constructed vessel (such as barbeque, pizza oven, fire pit) where the fire cannot escape or cause embers to drift. The use of power tools may be used during a local fire ban however QFES encourages people to use these with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start. Under a local fire ban, open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled. Declaration will be attached in the comments asap

12.01.2022 Can we access your property safely? Access Tips Ensure any gates and driveways are at least 3.5m wide... Ensure street number is clear and easy to see Remove low hanging branches Ensure driveways have solid base, and are maintained Please help us to help you in your time of need!

11.01.2022 >>>FIRE CALL<<< Brigade Status:- Crews responding Time:- 10.08am Incident:- Grass Fire. Gatton area.... For more information:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx Update: Contained. Notes:- Please avoid area and observe crews on the roads. Please use caution when travelling through smoke hazards and/or follow direction from emergency personnel on the roads.

09.01.2022 We hope all our community members are fairing okay in these absolutely heartbreaking times we are going through at the moment. We wanted to give you a small update on where we are at:- For the foreseeable future we are no longer training or holding meetings - however if you are still interested in joining the service please send us an inbox or give us a call to register your interest. We will then get back into contact with you when this has passed and it WILL pass eventual...ly. We are still responding to any and all fire call outs that come through - this is our job at the end of the day! However do we have some extra precautions in place to keep our fire fighters safe. We are keeping in close contact with all our members and we should mention that the service has been doing a great job keeping us in the loop and looking out for our well-being. This absolutely shows the close knit community QFES are. We thought we would attach this hand washing and hand sanitiser display in case you would like to print it out at home or use it elsewhere. Please stay safe out there - keep your distance, stay at home as much as possible and wash those hands!

09.01.2022 Weve had lots of phone calls of late for permit burns - if you need a permit please have a look at the information below & get into contact with your local fire warden. Find your local fire warden:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Pages/fw_finder.aspx Obtaining a permit to light:- ... https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//Obtaining-a-Permit-to-Li See more

09.01.2022 Very important message from Hatton Vale Summerholm Rural Fire Brigade QFES

09.01.2022 >>>FIRE CALL<<< Brigade Status:- Crews responding Time:- 10.20am Incident:- Grass Fire. Ropeley. ... For more information:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx Update: Notes:- Please avoid area and observe crews on the roads. Please use caution when travelling through smoke hazards and/or follow direction from emergency personnel on the roads.

08.01.2022 >>>FIRE CALL<<< Brigade Status:- Crews responding Time:- 3.57pm Incident:- Grass Fire. Ropeley. ... For more information:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx Update: Notes:- Please avoid area and observe crews on the roads. Please use caution when travelling through smoke hazards and/or follow direction from emergency personnel on the roads.

08.01.2022 Happy Easter to everyone! Things are a little different this year however we still hope you all have a safe and healthy Easter

08.01.2022 >>>FIRE CALL<<< Brigade Status:- Crews responding Time:- 1.30pm Incident:- Grass Fire. Ropeley Rockside. ... For more information:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx Update: Notes:- Please avoid area and observe crews on the roads. Please use caution when travelling through smoke hazards and/or follow direction from emergency personnel on the roads.

07.01.2022 Its time!Were inching closer to bush fire season - now is the time to get ready! We cannot stress how important it is to prepare - there are many simple ways you can ready your home and property:- Clear leaves, twigs, bark and other debris from the roof and gutters... Install fine steel wire mesh screens on all windows, doors, vents and weep holes. Conduct maintenance checks on pumps, generators and water systems. Display a prominent house or lot number, in case it is required in an emergency. Mow your grass regularly. Check the first aid kit is fully stocked. For more information on preparing for bush fire safety:- https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//Prepare-for-bushfire-sea #teamwoodlea #lockyervalley #bushfireseason #prepareactsurvive #woodlearfs

03.01.2022 Its RFS Week #standproud #woodlearural #lockyervalley #gatton #teamwoodlea https://www.facebook.com/133833120030590/posts/3073158849431321/?d=null&vh=e

01.01.2022 How do you do your Wednesday night? Interested in joining and making your Wednesday even better? Inbox us now!

01.01.2022 With some warm weather upon us this weekend we need to be thinking about the possibility of wildfire. It is NEVER too early to be preparing for bush fire season. Please share this with everyone - social media is such a powerful tool and shares information (vital information) instantly. Stay safe!

01.01.2022 Were back on board tomorrow night (Tuesday 30th June) for training! If your interested in coming down and having a chat with us about signing up - pop us an inbox now!