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The ANZAC’s Have Arrived
Wednesday, 12 Feb 2020
In mid-January the RFBAQ received the below email -
My name is Monica Hutchison and I am reaching out from Center Valley Elementary School in Russellville, Arkansas (USA). I...
In 2 Weeks; $200,000 Raised For 2 Trucks
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020
Tax deductible donations have been coming in from both business and private individuals. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Michelin Tyres Australia are two of the major corporate donors...
Two More Hardship Grants, And Two More SatSleeves Out The Door
Friday, 31 Jan 2020
This week we have approved and paid two more hardship grants
Firstly, a long time brigade member in Yeppoon who lost 100% of his fencing in the Cobraball fire. The RFBAQ purchased 14 ft mesh...
Ever Considered Standing As An RFBAQ Elected Representative?
Wednesday, 29 Jan 2020
2020 is an election year.
The RFBAQ are mailing a nomination pack to the secretary of every Rural Fire Brigade in Queensland.
Here are the prerequisites to nominate.
The...
40 Donated Mop Up Firefighting Units For Brigades
Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020
Rural Fire Brigades in the Banana Shire Council, Isaac Regional Council and Central Highlands Regional Council areas will be able to request a new mop up unit, thanks to a $300,000 donation by Anglo...
Donate To Build 2 Fire Trucks
Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020
Donations are tax deductible and 100% of the money raised will be used to purchase 2 Rural Fire Heavy Attack appliances.
Burketown Rural Fire Brigade and Birdsville Rural Fire Brigades are...
Tender Awarded And Buy Local Grants Approved
Monday, 13 Jan 2020
The RFBAQ management committee met on Friday 10th January and awarded the tender to build 6 light attack fire trucks for 6 brigades without a fire truck to QuikCorp fire...