Round Mountain Rural Fire Brigade

07/09/2026

05/09/2026

🚒❤️ HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! ❤️🚒

Today we’re giving a big shout-out to all the dads, stepdads, grandads and father figures in our brigade and our wider community. 👨‍🚒👨‍👧‍👦

Thank you for everything you do! We hope you get to put your feet up, enjoy some well-earned time with the family, and maybe even have someone else make the coffee today! ☕️😂

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads in our RFSQ family! 💙

🚒🔥 From our brigade family to yours — have a great Father’s Day!

03/09/2026

🚒🔥 UNDER 8s + A FIRE TRUCK = CHAOS… THE GOOD KIND! 😂 🔥🚒

Our RMRFB crew rolled into Weir State School for Under 8s Day — and let’s just say, the fire truck was VERY popular! 👀🚒

The kids got to check out the truck, meet our volunteers and ask plenty of questions. 👨‍🚒🔥

We love getting out into the community, having a laugh and giving the kids a chance to see what their local firefighters get up to — and who knows, we might have spotted a few future firefighters! 😉❤️

Thanks for having us, Weir State School — we had an absolute blast! 🙌🚒

02/09/2026

🔥 A job well done… and a well-earned steak! 🥩

Our crew recently headed out to the SSAA Thuringowa grounds for a hazard reduction burn.

Hazard reduction burns are an important part of reducing fuel loads and helping prepare our community for bushfire season.

But let’s be honest… the real highlight might have been the steaks afterwards! 🥩🔥😂

A massive thanks to SSAA Thuringowa for having us, supporting our local brigade and keeping our crew very well fed!

Locals supporting locals — we love to see it! ❤️🚒

01/09/2026

BUSHFIRE SEASON ☀️🔥Today marks the first day of Spring - a timely reminder that as the weather heats up, so does the risk of bushfires.

We've already seen the Rural Fire Service crews in action responding to multiple blazes over the weekend and today, I joined Bushfire Mitigation Officer Ian Clark to remind Townsville residents to be prepared.

- Have an emergency plan and kit ready
- Clear your yard of excess growth and hazards
- Call 000 if you see a fire and in an emergency

Find out more through our Get Ready Townsville Guide �https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/3128/get-ready-guide_2026.pdf

Nick Dametto Mayor of Townsville

16/08/2026

🔥 BRIGADE TRAINING & MEETING — TOMORROW 🔥

A reminder that we have our regular brigade night tomorrow!

🚒 1800 — Brigade Training
Come along for an evening of practical training and getting some hands-on time with the gear.

📋 1900 — Brigade Meeting
Following training, we’ll hold our regular brigade meeting.

Everyone is encouraged to come along, get involved and have a chat with the crew. See you all tomorrow! 👋🚒

01/08/2026

💙 Thank You, Townsville! 💙

As RFSQ Week comes to a close, the members of Round Mountain Rural Fire Brigade would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for your ongoing support.

Whether you’ve liked, shared or commented on our posts throughout the week, attended our events, or simply taken the time to learn more about what we do, your encouragement means the world to our volunteers.

A special thank you to the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys for recognising local emergency service volunteers and featuring our brigade on the big screen during Thursday night’s game at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. It was a proud moment for our members and a wonderful way to highlight the dedication of volunteers who serve our community.

To everyone who supports not only our brigade but volunteers across Queensland—thank you. Your support helps make what we do possible.

From all of us at Round Mountain Rural Fire Brigade, thank you for standing with your local volunteers. ❤️🚒

01/08/2026

🎉 RFSQ Week 2026 – Thank You!

As RFSQ Week comes to a close, we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who gives their time, skills and heart to the Round Mountain Rural Fire Brigade.

This week, we’ve shared the stories of just a few of the incredible people who make our brigade what it is. From experienced leaders and trainers to new members, support volunteers and those working behind the scenes, every person plays an important role in keeping our brigade and community strong.

Volunteering with the Rural Fire Service is about so much more than responding to emergencies.

It’s about learning new skills.
It’s about supporting your community.
It’s about friendships, teamwork and belonging.
It’s about ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things.

To every volunteer—thank you for the early mornings, the late nights, the training, the call-outs, the community events and the countless hours you give without expecting anything in return. Your commitment, dedication and willingness to serve make a real difference.

To our families, employers and the wider community, thank you for supporting our volunteers. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

If you’ve followed along this week and found yourself wondering, “Could I do that?”—the answer is yes.

You don’t need previous firefighting experience. You don’t need to live on a farm. You simply need a willingness to learn, a desire to help others and a commitment to being part of a team.

Come along to one of our Monday night training and meeting nights, meet our members and see what we’re all about. Whether you’re interested in firefighting, community education or supporting the brigade behind the scenes, there’s a place for you.
From all of us at the Round Mountain Rural Fire Brigade, thank you for celebrating RFSQ Week with us.

We’ll see you on the fireground, in the community and around the brigade shed.

❤️💛

30/07/2026

👩‍🚒 Who We Are as a Brigade

This RFSQ Week, we’re celebrating what makes Round Mountain Rural Fire Brigade more than just a firefighting brigade.

Our members come from all walks of life. Some grew up on farms, others in the suburbs. We’re teachers, tradies, public servants, parents, students and retirees. What brings us together isn’t where we come from—it’s a shared commitment to supporting our community.

Member Representative Sarah Weekes said that creating a welcoming culture has become one of her biggest passions.

“If I didn’t want to be involved because the culture was poor, how could I expect anyone else to? Our brigade is nothing without our volunteers, and every member deserves to feel heard, valued and supported.”

That belief reflects who we strive to be as a brigade.

Whether it’s your first Monday night training, your first fireground deployment or your first time learning a new skill, there’s always someone willing to mentor you, encourage you and help you succeed.

Sarah also wants the community to know that the people behind the yellow uniforms are just ordinary locals.

“We are you. We’re your neighbours, your workmates and your friends. We genuinely care about our community and want to help when people need us most.”

For anyone considering volunteering, her advice is simple:

“It costs you nothing to give it a go. Come along to a Monday night meeting, meet the members, watch some training and see what we’re all about. You can learn new skills, make lifelong friends and decide if it’s right for you. There’s no lock-in contract—just the opportunity to be part of something special.”

Thank you to every volunteer who makes Round Mountain Rural Fire Brigade the welcoming, supportive and community-focused brigade that it is.

📷 We’d love to hear what Round Mountain means to you. Share your favourite memory or tell us what you love most about being part of our brigade in the comments.

❤️💛

29/07/2026

❤️ Thankful Thursday
This RFSQ Week, we’ve celebrated the firefighters who respond when the pager goes off. Today, we’re recognising another group of volunteers who are just as important to our brigade.

A huge thank you to our Community Educators and Support Crew.

Whether you’re rolling up to the fireground with a hot BBQ, helping educate our community about bushfire preparedness, lending a hand behind the scenes, or simply making sure our crews are looked after, your support never goes unnoticed.

There’s nothing quite like seeing the support vehicle arrive after a long day on the fireground. A cold drink, a hot snag and a friendly smile can make all the difference.

Your time, care and commitment help keep our volunteers going, and your contribution is just as valued as those on the frontline.

To our Community Educators and Support Crew—thank you for everything you do.

❤️💛