Rural Fire Service Week: Celebrating Our Volunteers

Rural Fire Service members will be formally recognised for their outstanding contributions at regional award ceremonies across the state from 28 July to 3 August.

Across Queensland, 28,000 dedicated individuals work tirelessly throughout the year to prepare and protect our communities from fires and natural disasters.

This week, we celebrate them.

Rural Fire Service Week is an opportunity to thank rural fire brigade officers, staff, and volunteers for their unwavering dedication and commitment to our safety.

From 28 July to 3 August, Rural Fire Service members will be formally recognised for their outstanding contributions at regional award ceremonies across the state.

Gold Coast Open Days

Several rural fire brigades across the Gold Coast, including Bonogin Valley and Coomera Valley, are hosting community open days.

These events are a great opportunity to meet the volunteers, thank them for their work, and discuss bushfire preparedness for the upcoming season. Be sure to follow them on social media for updates on emergency threats and tips.

Here are some tips from the rural fire brigades for getting bushfire-ready:

• Clean gutters and trim overhanging tree branches and bushes around your home.

• Create a bushfire safety plan with your family, including evacuation plans and arrangements for pets.

• Put together a basic emergency kit with essentials like important documents, first aid items, bottled water, portable phone chargers, and an emergency contact list.

• Sign up for Gold Coast Alerts to stay informed about potentially dangerous situations like bushfires in your area.

Want To Help?

Your local rural fire brigade is always looking for new volunteers.

If you’re a community member passionate about safety, consider joining branches in Mudgeeraba, Bonogin, Gilston Advancetown, Coomera Valley, Currumbin Valley, Nerang, Tallebudgera Valley, Ormeau, Clagiraba, Guanaba, Numinbah Valley, Springbrook, and Lower Beechmont.

Get in touch with your local branch to get involved.