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Fire Weather

When we in the brigade talk about 'fire weather,' it’s not just about hot days.

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Home Visits?

Did you know that our qualified Community Engagement Team offers free home visits for residents in our brigade area?

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What is a Fire Warden?

Fire Wardens play a vital part in protecting their local community and the landscape long before any flames appear.

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Understand your bushfire risk.

With only one main road connecting much of Cedar Creek to Closeburn and Mount Samson Road, access can change in a moment if fire or smoke moves in.

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Why Does the Brigade Burn?

If you’ve ever seen smoke in the hills on a calm winter or spring day, there’s a good chance it’s part of a planned burn.

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Fire and Community Resilience

Hotter days, longer dry spells and stronger winds mean our traditional fire seasons are shifting. For local brigades, this means we have to stay flexible, working with nature’s changing patterns rather than against them.

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Fire for Conservation?

It might sound surprising, but fire plays an important role in protecting biodiversity and community safety.

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Fire-Getting the Balance Right

Across Queensland, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) uses the term' fire regime' to describe the frequency, intensity, and type of fires that occur in a particular area.

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100% Volunteer?

Every time you see a yellow fire truck drive past with the words Rural Fire Service on the side, it’s important to remember something simple, every person on board is a volunteer (by choice).

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