Bouldercombe Rural Fire Brigade

01/06/2026

Information Share:

01/06/2026

Information Share:

🔥 The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct a planned burn in Mount Archer State Forest on Tuesday, June 2, weather permitting.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in nearby areas including Mount Chalmers, Nankin, Cawarral, Keppel Sands, Joskeleigh and Emu Park Road.
QPWS conducts planned burns on parks and forests to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires.

30/05/2026

Some of our Volunteers attended the Bouldy Markets - 30 May 2026 today for community engagement 🔥Thanks to the Bouldercombe Progress Association for the happy snaps 📸

🔥 Missed us? No problem. If you'd like to learn more about the Bouldercombe Rural Fire Brigade, please email us at [email protected] or send us a Facebook message.

24/05/2026

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we thank all of our volunteers for the time, commitment and dedication they give to helping keep our community safe.

From training days & community events to responding to wildfires and supporting one another, our volunteers are the backbone of our Brigade and our community.

Volunteering takes sacrifice, teamwork and a willingness to serve others, and we are incredibly grateful to every member who answers the call.

Thank you for everything you do - not just this week, but every day.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums in our community.

We appreciate the women and mothers within our Brigade who generously give their time to help protect and support our community while also caring for their families.
We also want to recognise the mothers and families who support our firefighters. Behind every volunteer is a strong support network at home - the people who understand when plans change, meals go cold, or loved ones head out the door to help others.

Heres to all the mums who serve, support, nurture and care for our community every day - thank you & Happy Mothers Day

08/05/2026

🔥Hazard Reduction🔥

A burn will be conducted around the Fire Shed / Bouldercombe Progress Association land area next Wednesday 13th / Thursday 14th May, weather permitting.

07/05/2026

🚨 Applications Now Open 🚨

Queensland Fire and Rescue are searching for the next generation of frontline emergency responders.

Are you ready to step up and be part of something bigger than yourself?

👉 Apply now: https://bit.ly/49vwYBP

04/05/2026

💛 THANK YOU 💛

01/05/2026

SMOKE

Smoke is currently affecting Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounding areas [BOULDERCOMBE]
This is from a hazard reduction burn on Curtis Island. This fire is under control.

This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Rockhampton and Yeppoon - fire as at 4:10pm Friday, 1 May 2026



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn on Curtis Island. This fire is under control.



What you should do:

- Stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Keep respiratory medication close by.

- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.



Impacts:

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- No properties are at risk.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued if needed.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

14/02/2026