BLACK RIVER & DISTRICTS RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
Nestled in bushland adjacent to The Black River
REPORT FIRE: Call 0 0 0
Fire Permit:
https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/safety-education/using-fire-outdoors/fire-wardens
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Gen Meetings Second Monday in March, June, September and December.
YOU HAVE REACHED US
If you want to report a fire or smoke please call 0 0 0
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Donatioons: https://www.rfbaq.org/donate-to-a-brigade.asp
Mail to PO Box 411 Deeragun QLD 4818
Permit to Burn
A permit to burn is required for any fire greater than 2m x 2m x 2m
These are free from your local fire warden.
Contact
https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/safety-education/using-fire-outdoors/fire-wardens
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ACTIVITIES
MENTORING
At Black River & Districts Rural Fire Brigade, we are dedicated to ensuring that as a professional vegetation firefighter you are not only provided with the knowledge to work effectively as part of the team but we ensure that our firefighters are mentored by those who have been through the process before and have gained valuable fireground experience. As part of a close knit team you are never alone.
TRAINING
The Rural Fire Service provides training based on the Public Safety Training Package and is Nationally Recognised.
The levels of training are determined by the current version of the Volunteer Learning & Development Framework and is aligned to the function that you may be required to perform.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We try to recruit from within our brigade area and the Northern Beaches.
You can volunteer in an active firefighting role or as a support member which may entail operational support for larger incidents.
Click on the Application Button for the Application Form
WHERE IS BLACK RIVER & DISTRICTS RURAL FIRE BRIGADE?
Get in touch with Black River & Districts Rural Fire Brigade to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Ron Elliott Memorial Fire Station, 23 Church Rd, Black River QLD 4818, Australia
BRIGADE AREA
Our brigade area covers Beacholme, Black River, and Yabulu.
(approx 82 KM²)
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We are bordered by Black River, Saunders Beach Rd, Althouse Creek and Old Stock Route Rd