Withcott Rural Fire Brigade

16/06/2026

Advance notice of an upcoming LVRC event...

07/06/2026

For those in the Gatton area, please be aware of this

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

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Gatton (near Toowoomba) - fire as at 12:50pm Sunday, 7 June 2026



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Gatton and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Gatton and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn near Adare Road, Gatton. 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.

22/05/2026

If you have an early mark on a Friday, do you go home early or do you have a quiet drink at the pub? What about doing a hazard reduction burn! That's what some members of the Withcott Rural Fire Brigade did today.

22/05/2026

The "winners" of the mini-competition at training this week.

22/05/2026

Things don't *always* go 100% at training, but it's better to learn there, than on the fireground. Thursday night's training was a good example!
*Please note the hydrant is normally flushed prior to connection of a hose; in this case, it was done multiple times prior to this video being taken.

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

On Wednesday, two crews from Withcott Rural Fire Brigade attended a local property and burned a good sized stack for the property owner. We reckon this was one of the nearest stacks we've seen (burned) for years! With the cooler months upon us, now's the time to think about hazard mitigation around your property; what can you clean up (not only by burning) to improve safety should a fire come your way? Talk to your neighbours, too.