Iona Rural Fire Brigade

30/09/2025

Much of the state will experience a High Fire Danger Rating this week, including most of southern, central and north west Queensland from Thursday 🔥

If you were considering a burn on your property in the next few days, it would be best to hold off until conditions improve.

Make sure you always check the conditions, keep in touch with your local fire warden and ensure you have a permit before starting a burn.

📸 Springbrook

20/09/2025

17/09/2025

📣Important Information!

We have just learnt our link to Round 3 Community Grant applications has been showing error codes 🫣

🔗The problem is now resolved and the application link is active again!

📨If you had made an attempt to submit an application, please try again now!

Round 3 is open until Monday 27th October.

12/09/2025

A hazard reduction burn is planned for the area near Rifle Range Road and Lakeside Drive, Emerald, starting 3.00 pm on Sunday 14 September.

Please note:
- Burns are weather dependent and may be rescheduled if conditions change.
- Smoke will be present in the local area, keep windows and doors closed where possible.

These burns are carried out in partnership with council, Rural Fire Service Queensland, and Queensland Fire and Rescue to help keep our community safe.

06/09/2025

Authorities are warning Central Queenslander's to get their bushfire plans ready one week after more than a hundred fires tore through the state. Read here: https://bit.ly/47rPA5K

26/07/2025

09/09/2024

Very disappointing to hear that the tableland Rural fire shed was broken into overnight.
Today this unit has had to reject callouts to fires due to the breakin and loss of appliances.
Pleased to hear they can indentify the culprits from the good camera footage.

05/09/2024

Hi,

I hope you’re keeping well?

We are reaching out to see if there are any current or former volunteer firefighters in your organisation who may wish to participate in some medical research on bushfire smoke and health, being conducted by QIMR Berghofer.

We would love to speak to people who keen to share their experience in fighting fires, and why it’s important to research the effects on firefighter health.

I can be contacted on 0409909493

Kind regards,

Tash

Tash Jobson | Senior Media & Communications Adviser
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

t +61 7 3362 0234 |
e [email protected] | www.qimrberghofer.edu.au
300 Herston Road, Herston QLD 4006
Locked Bag 2000 Royal Brisbane Hospital, QLD 4029

27/06/2024

23/01/2024

🌀⛈🔥 Natural disasters impact thousands of Queenslanders every year. Each disaster has lasting effects on people, their property and their possessions. Disasters can happen fast and without much warning. This means that it is hard to react to a disaster if you have not planned for one.

People who get ready before a disaster will know what to do and have the things they need to act quickly and stay safe. The best way to protect you and your family is to have a good plan.

Three Steps to Get Ready:
1. Understand your risk – by considering how bad weather would impact how you live, work and play.

2. Prepare a household emergency plan – so you can act quickly when the weather turns.

3. Pack an emergency kit – with items to keep you safe and comfortable for multiple days without needing to go to the shops.

For further information visit https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/

Central Highlands Emergency Dashboard: https://beprepared.chrc.qld.gov.au/