Gilston/Advancetown Rural Fire Brigade

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Gilston/Advancetown RFB is here for our community in emergencies and community preparation activities Please note this site is for information only.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the Rural Fire Service are a division of the Department of Community Safety along with Queensland Ambulance Service, Emergency Management Queensland and Queensland Corrective Services. Opinions posted by users of this page do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Community Safety or the Queensland Government. Do not use this site to report a fire or any other incident which requires an urgent response by emergency services. For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

09/10/2026

Saturday 10th October 2026 - Firefighters’ Remembrance Day

Each and every day, firefighters face uncertainty – they often sacrifice their own safety to protect lives and properties in our communities, and they display a unique courage in doing so.

On Saturday 10th October 2026 please honour their memory, acknowledge their supreme sacrifice and remember them and their contributions to the community.

Full Time, Part Time, Volunteer – all going forward to defend all of Queensland.

29/09/2026

Hey Advancetown,

Heads up we will be assisting a landholder around Hoop Pine Court with a burn this coming Saturday. While this is a small area burn some smoke may be around locally for the day. Rural firefighters will be working in the area. We thank you for your understanding.

16/09/2026

Thanks to the many local landholders over the last few months who have completed or asked for assistance in completing hazard reduction burns. We’ve enjoyed getting to talk with many of you and get our training up ahead of fire season. Hazard reduction makes a difference for you and your neighbours.

The next few weeks may be the last good chance before things really warm up to reduce the risk in your patch. Please reach out to the Advancetown Fire Warden to arrange a permit for fires greater than 2 cubic metres. If you want brigade assistance or have any questions feel free to reach out or make yourself known to us at the brigade on a Tuesday night.

Contacts:

- Advancetown Fire Warden 0448 332 454

- Brigade Contact 0488 277 697

09/09/2026

With Queensland’s higher risk bushfire period here, it’s important to stay across the Fire Danger Rating for your area.

The FDR is updated daily and reflects how severe a bushfire could be and how difficult it would be to contain.

🟢 Moderate: Stay up to date and be ready to act.

🟡 High: Decide what you’ll do if a fire starts and be alert during heightened fire conditions.

🟠 Extreme: Make sure your property is fire ready and, if a fire starts, take immediate action.

🔴 Catastrophic: Leave bushfire risk areas. Stay safe by getting to a safer location in the morning or the right before.

18/08/2026

Hey Hidden Woods,

Tonight we are assisting with a pile burn at the end of Miandetta Drive. Please be aware of firefighters in the area but there is nothing to be concerned about. There may be a small amount of smoke around tonight.

A reminder if you have an area you want to reduce hazard or piles that need burning, don’t hesitate to contact the Fire Warden where you can organise for us to come give you a hand. Now is the perfect time to do so 👌

09/08/2026

From fighting fires to protecting our environment, rural firies like Filippo Cazzulino are what keep our community strong and safe 👨‍🚒

A huge congratulations to Filippo on being named the Southeast Region Young Volunteer of the Year in the Rural Fire Service Queensland Week awards – a well-deserved recognition 🏆👏

Since joining the Gilston/Advancetown Rural Fire Brigade in 2023, Filippo has made strong contributions through bushfire preparedness activities and community events, stepping into a leadership role this year.

Outside the brigade, he continues to protect our natural environment as a Ranger with Queensland National Parks 🌳

Volunteers like Filippo are the backbone of our hinterland - and our community is incredibly proud of you!

I will continue to support our hardworking rural firefighters and volunteers, and the Crisafulli Government will continue backing the vital work they do to keep Queenslanders safe 📣

Gilston/Advancetown Rural Fire Brigade

06/08/2026

NOTE: All fire permits, including private
and stakeholder permits, will be SUSPENDED in the following local government areas:

• Redland City Council area
• City of Gold Coast area

This suspension will be in effect from:

• 1800 hrs Thursday 13 August 2026
• until 1600 hrs Sunday 16 August 2026

This action is necessary to allow for clear airspace during the Pacific Airshow scheduled for next weekend.

30/07/2026

Please be advised that SEQ Water are doing a hazard reduction burn today and tomorrow around the Cedar lake and Hinze dam area.

This is an important part of protecting our community for the upcoming season.

Please keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke entering your home and keep any medications close by if required.

29/07/2026

RFS Week Award Winner – Filippo Cazzulino 🔥

For the fourth time since 2022, we are proud to have the South East Region’s Young Volunteer of the Year come from Gilston/Advancetown Rural Fire Brigade.

Since joining the brigade in 2023, Filippo has consistently contributed and become a key member of our brigade management team.

With a passion for the environment, community, and ecological burning, Filippo brings these together through his role as Community Engagement Coordinator at our brigade, as well as his work as a Ranger with Queensland National Parks.

He has coordinated multiple community engagement events, most recently our Community Bushfire Preparedness morning, and has also stepped up as a leader at Gilston this year following the departure of several members of our management team.

Thank you, Filippo, for everything you do for our brigade and community. We know you’ll continue to achieve great things throughout your career, both as a volunteer and in your professional role. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

24/07/2026

A connected community = A safer community

Gilston & Advancetown residents, it’s been two weeks since we all caught up at the Gilston Hall!

Thank you to our community for taking the time out of their day to attend. If you didn’t make it or want to chat further - don’t hesitate to reach out to us 📩

Thank you as well to:

🌳 Queensland National Parks

🔥 City of Gold Coast Fire Management

🧑‍🍳 Our second favourite BBQ chef to Quinny - Glenn TOZER for Mudgeeraba & Hinterland (Division 9)

And of course, thank you Filippo for making this day happen and the brigade members who worked alongside him 💪

Address

442 Nerang Murwillumbah Road
Advancetown, QLD
4211

Telephone

+61420967989

Website

http://fire.qld.gov.au/

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