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Fiery display heats up annual event

The rural fire brigade will set fire to a makeshift room and demonstrate how to put it out.

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04th Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

FULL OF FUN: Ian Dinte will add some colour to Saturday's RiverFest event with his replica of the vessel commanded by Christopher Columbus.

'One mistake and we're gone': Mountain rescuer recalls drama

It might be 21 years ago, but the toughest Glasshouse Mountains rescue he's ever done is still as vivid as ever for Lou...

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14th June 2019 2:06 PM

Lou Spann has been rescuing climbers stranded on Glass House Mountains for nearly 30 years.

Parliamentary shout out leaves QFES volunteer stunned

Rural Fire Brigade Volunteer Jenny Kingston has been described "as a behind the scenes angel of the brigade.

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06th March 2019 1:03 AM

Jenny Kingston, one of the members of The Caves Rural Fire Brigade.

DRONE FOOTAGE: A month after the ravaging fires

'The rain we had was a good but it is still dry in a lot of places'

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31st Dec. 2018 7:12 AM

REAL HEROES: Gympie's 900 rural firies 'help their mates'

"They are hot, hard and long hours on the job, but our guys are always keen to go out there.”

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06th Dec. 2018 12:12 AM

SELFLESS: Wolvi Rural Fire Brigade First Officer and Fire Warden Ian Beattie has been serving the community he loves for 23 years.

Ballandean fire within metres of destroying houses

This Ballandean resident has praised the work of the fire fighters who saved his home from burning down.

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13th Aug. 2018 3:08 PM

BURNING: Sixteen crews from the rural and urban fire brigades worked into Sunday night and throughout Monday morning to keep Ballandean residents safe from the bush fire.

Fire crews, residents save homes from Bororen blaze

Over 150 acres were burnt and 6 properties were threatened earlier today

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01st Aug. 2018 5:08 PM

CLOSE CALL: Rural firefighters douse embers after putting out a fire at Bororen.

Boyne Valley bush fires devastate cattle feed on properties

Last week's bushfires taught Boyne Valley hobby farmer Barry Collins how cruel rural life can be.

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23rd July 2018 4:07 AM

BURNT OUT: Barry Collins on his Boyne Valley property 'Bow River' after a recent bush fire

Firefighter's home was reduced to rubble in seconds

IN A matter of seconds a Coast man became victim to the very same force he had been fighting for the past 15 years.

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28th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

VICIOUS BLAZE: A fire at Noosa North Shore destroyed three houses, including Mike and Lynne Hancock's home.

Big is best for Tiaro services

TIARO'S emergency service workers and volunteers are in a happier and much bigger place due to the recent refurbishment.

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26th Oct. 2017 4:10 PM

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