Nome District Rural Fire Brigade

30/08/2026

Please read below and start thinking about your Bushfire survival plan.

Is your property ready? Is there access for large Fire fighting appliances to get in and defend your property?

If you think Fire won’t come for your property I urge you to have a look around and see what might fuel fire on a hot, dry and windy day.

Today was an extremely busy day for our volunteers.

Just before midday we received a call that a fire burning on the flats outside Cleveland Palms had jumped Bentley drive.

On arrival a fast moving fire was underway. It was being fueled by extremely dry fuel loads and strong winds. This fire was moving quickly towards properties on Paul James Drive. Crews moved into action to quickly defend properties under threat.

The call was made for available assets to assist as the fire was getting within 20m of structures.
With the assistance of Rural Fire Service crews from Clevedon and Rangewood, along with Queensland Fire Department crews from town we were able to gain the upper hand.

In total 6 structures were defended. At times our crews were faced with 10m high walls of fire. Thick smoke that made it impossible to see and the relentless strong wind working against us. In the end no structure was damaged and no injury sustained. Have a look at the picture of the traffic cone to see just how fast this fire moved.

Smoke may be visible from the area for a couple of days as a number of large trees burn safely inside the burnt area.

Thank you once again to all residents and volunteers for the hard work and assistance today.

28/06/2026

A very big thanks to all who supported our event and a special thanks to Andrew Willcox MP for speaking about the work we do in Federal Parliament. We give our time not for recognition or selfish reasons. We give our time to help protect our communities because we care.

06/06/2026

Please follow Queensland Fire Department for up to date information and advice.

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE - Townsville, Magnetic Island and Stuart - fire as at 9:46pm Saturday, 6 June 2026



Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Townsville, Magnetic Island, Stuart, Alligator Creek and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Townsville, Magnetic Island, Stuart, Alligator Creek and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Zinc Road, Stuart. This fire is under control.



What you should do:

- Stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Keep respiratory medication close by.

- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.

- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.



Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- Some roads may be closed.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued if the situation changes.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

01/06/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY INFORMATION NIGHT – ALLIGATOR CREEK 🚨
With fire season fast approaching, Nome Rural Fire Service is hosting an Information Night to help our community stay prepared.
📍 Alligator Creek Bowls Club
📅 Thursday, 18 June 2026
⏰ From 5:00 PM
Come along to hear from your local brigade and get answers to your questions about the upcoming fire season. We’ll cover what to expect, how to prepare your property, and how to keep your family safe.
✅ Open to all community members
✅ Meet your local firefighters
✅ Get practical, local advice
We’d love to see you there — the more prepared we are, the safer our community will be 🔥🚒

01/06/2026

What an incredible day yesrerday at the 2026 POWER100 - NSS Convoy For The Cure.

The members of Nome Rural Fire Brigade along side our distant neighbours at Round Mountain rural fire were proud to be there supporting such a meaningful cause and standing alongside our community. It was a fantastic day spent with some of our team, connecting with locals and supporting an event that makes a real difference.
Being part of events like this reflects what our brigade is all about – not only serving our community during emergencies, but also supporting the people and causes that matter throughout the year.
Thank you for having us, and congratulations to everyone involved in making the day such a success.

07/05/2026

It’s the time of year when you will start to see increased fire activity in our region.

There will be a number of hazard reduction burns taking place and there will be lots of local residents conducting their own hazard reduction burns.

Please remember any fire greater than 2m in any direction will require a permit to light issued by our Fire warden.

Can I ask that if you see this post please go to our page and give us a follow to make sure you are up to date with any information we publish as we approach the fire season?

If you have already liked and follow our page please mention our page to your neighbours and we can all keep well informed this fire season.

Remember we are a volunteer organisation and we appreciate your support.

28/04/2026

It’s time to start preparing your property for bushfires, which means some landholders may be carrying out burns of varying sizes.

Before you light up, make sure you know what you need to do 👇

01/01/2026

Some timely advice from our friends at State Emergency Service - Northern

Please be safe and patient during this wet season.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HbcnH51Qe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🌧️ Wet weather update: it’s not just the crocs… 🐊

With the recent heavy rainfall across the region, we’re seeing localised flooding and large pools of standing water popping up in places you might not expect.
And while the jokes usually go straight to crocs 🐊 — they’re not the only things to be cautious of.

Floodwater can hide a whole range of less obvious (and far less photogenic) hazards, including:

⚠️ Debris like sharp metal, timber and broken glass
⚠️ Displaced rubbish and animal waste
⚠️ Contaminants from overflowing drains and sewage systems
⚠️ Bacteria in soil and water, including melioidosis

Even shallow-looking water can be risky — what you can’t see can still hurt you.

👉 Our advice:
• Avoid walking, driving or letting kids play in floodwater
• Wear protective footwear and gloves if you must be outside
• Wash thoroughly with soap and water if you come into contact
• Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms after exposure

Stay alert, stay informed, and let’s leave the water exploring to the wildlife.

💧🐊 When in doubt — stay out.

01/01/2026

There is plenty of localised flooding in the area please stay safe and remember If it’s flooded, forget it.

We have seen footage of people driving through flood waters. It’s not worth the risk.

04/12/2025

Tonight the Nome Rural Fire Brigade proudly attended the Bunnings Fairfield Christmas Family Fun Night! 🎄🚒

It was an incredible evening filled with community spirit, plenty of laughs, and lots of excited kids having a go on the fire hose. We always love getting out and connecting with our local community.

A massive shout-out to one of our members, Callum, for stepping in as Santa after the North Pole called him back for an urgent matter – it is his busiest time of year after all! 🎅🔥

As we head into the festive season, the Nome Rural Fire Brigade would like to remind everyone to stay safe, stay alert, and look after one another.

From our brigade to your family — have a safe and Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄🚒