Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade

⛈️ IT’S ‘GET READY QUEENSLAND’ WEEK

This week is ‘Get Ready Queensland’ Week!

Living in Queensland means severe weather can come in many forms. Bushfires, storms, flooding, cyclones and extended power outages can all impact communities, sometimes with little warning.

The good news is there are simple things we can all do now to be better prepared.

Throughout this week, Get Ready Queensland will be sharing practical advice to help you:
✅ Understand the risks where you live
✅ Make an emergency and evacuation plan
✅ Prepare your home and property
✅ Pack an emergency kit
✅ Know where to find warnings and reliable information
✅ Prepare for power, phone or internet outages
✅ Think about pets, medications and important documents
✅ Check in with family, friends and neighbours

📱 We encourage our community to follow Get Ready Queensland on social media this week.

Their pages are a great source of practical information to help Queensland households prepare before severe weather strikes.

A few minutes spent getting ready now can make a big difference when it matters.

📸 Get Ready Queensland
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🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN | CAMP DRIVE, BONOGIN VALLEY

Residents may notice smoke in the area tomorrow as crews undertake a small hazard reduction burn on Camp Drive, Bonogin Valley.

📅 Saturday 26th September
⏰ Approximately 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

A small amount of smoke is expected to be visible in the surrounding area during and following the burn.

🚒 Crews will be on scene throughout the operation, monitoring the burn and surrounding area.

⚠️ If you encounter smoke on nearby roads, please slow down, drive to the conditions and take extra care, as visibility may be reduced in some areas.

Thank you to our local community for your understanding.
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🔥 UPDATE | BROMFIELD DRIVE, BONOGIN VALLEY

The bushfire incident at the top of Bromfield Drive is now contained, with crews currently working to mop up and secure the area.

Crews will remain on scene for at least the next couple of hours tonight, continuing to extinguish hot spots and strengthen containment lines.

Firefighters will also return tomorrow morning to check containment lines and ensure the area remains secure.

Residents nearby may continue to see emergency vehicles and activity in the area during this time.

Thank you to our local community for keeping clear of the area and allowing crews to safely carry out their work.

We’ll provide any further updates if required.
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🚨 BUSHFIRE INCIDENT | BONOGIN VALLEY

Fire crews are currently responding to a bushfire incident near the top of Bromfield Drive, Bonogin Valley.

We ask residents and members of the public to please stay away from the area and avoid unnecessary travel along Bromfield Drive while emergency services are operating.

Keeping the area clear allows firefighters and emergency vehicles to safely access the incident and crews to focus on their work.

🔥 If you are in the surrounding area, remain aware of conditions and monitor official warnings should the situation change.

📞 If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000).

We’ll provide further information when appropriate.
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Yesterday, our fire station became a meeting place for the whole community.

Kids sprayed water from the fire truck. Families explored the grounds. Locals enjoyed the live music. Neighbours met the people behind their local emergency services.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade Community Open Day. Seeing you there made all the preparation worthwhile.

A huge thank you to Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance Service and SES for joining us. To the petting zoo, bouncy castles, face painters, live musicians and line dancers, thank you for bringing so much fun to the day. And to every stallholder, thank you for being part of it.

To our brigade members: you gave up your time to plan, prepare, set up and spend the day welcoming our community. Thank you. We’re grateful to your families, too, for everything they did behind the scenes.

Our Open Day is a chance to meet your local brigade before you need us. Take that connection one step further this week: make sure everyone in your household knows your bushfire plan, including when you’ll leave and where you’ll go.

What was your favourite part of the day? We’d love to hear it in the comments. 💛
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🎨 FREE FACE PAINTING!

Don’t forget to head INSIDE the fire station, where we have free face painting for the kids!

Choose a favourite design, add a little colour to your Open Day adventure and then keep exploring everything happening around the station grounds.

📍 Located inside the Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade station

🚒 Don’t forget to explore the entire station grounds!

There’s plenty more happening on the opposite side of the grounds from the live music, including:

🐐 The free petting zoo
🧡 Queensland SES display
🍦 Ice cream van
💦 Our Heavy Attack appliance, where the kids can have a go at spraying water from the live reel!

Make sure you wander through and check it all out before you leave. There’s something happening in every corner of our Community Open Day!

🚒 WE’RE OPEN!

The Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade Community Open Day is underway, and we’re ready to welcome our local community!

Come down and meet your local brigade members, explore the fire trucks, enjoy the displays, stalls, activities and free petting zoo, and pick up something delicious from our homemade cakes and treats stall.

There’s plenty happening for the whole family, so drop by and spend part of your Sunday with us.

⏰ Open today until 2:00 pm
📍 Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade
660 Bonogin Road, Bonogin Valley

We look forward to seeing you! 🚒
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🍰🧁 Homemade with love, baked for our brigade! 💛

One of the sweetest parts of our Community Open Day isn't just the cakes... it's the incredible community spirit behind them.

In the days leading up to tommorrow's event, our brigade members, their families, and generous locals spend countless hours in their own kitchens baking a delicious selection of homemade treats. From cakes and slices to biscuits, muffins, cupcakes and other sweet goodies, every item has been made with care and donated to help support our brigade.

💛 Every dollar raised goes directly back to the Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade!

So, when you're visiting the Open Day, make sure you stop by our Homemade Cakes & Treats Stall, located right next to the Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade marquee.

🍰 Fresh homemade cakes
🧁 Delicious slices and sweet treats
❤️ Supporting your local volunteer firefighters

Whether you're looking for morning tea, dessert, or just a little something to take home, we'd love your support.

We'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who will be donating their time, ingredients, and baking talents to make this stall possible. Your generosity helps make a real difference. 💛
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