Mudgeeraba Rural Fire Brigade

01/06/2026

Smoke alarms don’t save lives just because they’re installed — they save lives because they work.

1 June is Smoke Alarm Action Day (SAAD), marking the start of winter — the time of year when house fires are most common across Australia.

https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/fire/smoke-alarms

Take one minute today to:

🧯Test the alarm — press the button until it beeps
🧯Check the date — smoke alarms expire 10 years from manufacture
Clean it — gently vacuum around the vents to remove dust
🧯Review your escape plan — make sure everyone knows two ways out and your safe meeting place outside
🧯https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Smoke-alarms-in-Qld.pdf

A smoke alarm you haven’t checked in years isn’t a safety plan.
Test it. Replace it if needed. Know your way out.

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22/05/2026

[No longer current]

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely after sunset and overnight along the elevated peaks of the Border Ranges. DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS up to 90 km/h are a slight possibility this afternoon. These winds will continue into early tomorrow morning before easing around sunrise.

There may be an increased risk of toppling trees due to soft soil following recent rain.

Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Lamington National Park, Binna Burra and O'Reilly.

22/05/2026

👒🧢Hold onto your Hats!🙆

It's pretty windy outside and the BOM say it could get much stronger into this evening.

Things to check:

- stack your outdoor chairs
- get the washing in early
- loose objects on the verandahs
- the trampoline
- beware of flying branches

Better safe than sorry 🙆‍♂️

19/05/2026

It's National Volunteer Week 🔥

A big THANK YOU to all our volunteers across Qld. Over 28,000 people volunteer to help their community in times of fire and disaster as members of RFSQ,

Since 1952, Mudgeeraba Rural Fire Brigade have been part of the City of Gold Coast community helping out at thousands of fires, floods, storms and community events.

We look forward to continuing to serve for another 75 years at least!

18/05/2026

WARNING ‼️

*** This warning is no longer current ***
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

parts of Gold Coast Council Area.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Little Nerang Dam, Southport, Tallebudgera

18/05/2026

Beware of Flooded Causeways!

There is currently a lot of rain falling (83mm here) and some causeways are flooded. For all information, refer to the GC dashboard:

https://dashboard.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/

16/05/2026

Are you bushfire🔥 prepared? Come down to the Mudgeeraba Street Party & Parade this morning & ask us all your questions about preparing your property for the dry season.

03/05/2026

Today is 🚨International Firefighters’ Day, a chance to say thanks to the firefighters who turn up for their communities when they’re needed most.

For our brigade, it’s about recognising every member who gives their time, trains, turns out and supports the crews when things get tough.

To our members, families, supporters and community, thank you. Firefighting is never a one person job.

To every firefighter 🔥 out there, thank you for stepping up.