LRM Fire & Rescue

04/09/2026

🔥 WE’RE RECRUITING! 🔥

LRM Fire & Rescue is looking for an experienced RPL Assessor – Fire/Public Safety to join our growing team.

This is a flexible casual opportunity, with the potential to transition into permanent part-time work. The role can be completed remotely or from our Elimbah, QLD office, with an immediate start available.

If you have RPL assessment experience and a background in fire, public safety, WHS or operational environments, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply with your current resume: [email protected].

Feel free to share with someone who might be a great fit!

01/09/2026

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🚨 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN | BONOGIN

Council contractors, LRM Fire & Rescue, are planning to conduct a hazard reduction burn at Bally Mountain Conservation Area, Bonogin Road, Bonogin, tomorrow, Thursday 3rd September, weather and conditions permitting.

🔥 Smoke and the glow from the fire may be visible across the local area during the burn and for some time afterwards.

If you are affected by smoke:
🏠 Close windows and doors
💊 Those with respiratory conditions should keep required medications nearby
🚗 Take care on local roads and drive to conditions, particularly if visibility is reduced

Hazard reduction burns help reduce vegetation fuel loads and form an important part of preparing our local area for bushfire season.
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01/09/2026

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🚨 Hazard Reduction Burn 🚨
Please be advised that Council Contractors - LRM Fire & Rescue intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn at Bally Mountain Conservation Area, Bonogin Road, Bonogin on 3rd September 2026, weather permitting.
Smoke will occur in the local area. Nearby residents should close their windows and doors, and those suffering from a respiratory condition should keep their medications close by. Please drive carefully and to conditions.

05/08/2026

When the wind changes, so does the plan.

During a recent prescribed burn in Central Queensland, changing wind conditions caused smoke to drift across the track. To manage the changing fire behaviour, the crew adapted their ignition strategy, lighting internally to encourage the fire at the edge to draw back into the burn block and reduce smoke impacts.

Pictured here is our CEO, Renee McIver & Director, Lindsay McIver (behind the camera) working alongside the crew to implement the revised plan.

Prescribed burning is dynamic. Every burn requires crews to continually monitor weather, fuel conditions and fire behaviour, making informed decisions to achieve safe and effective outcomes.

It's this combination of planning, experience and adaptability that underpins every operation.

04/08/2026

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🚨 Hazard Reduction Burn 🚨

EDIT UPDATE: POSTPONED. This HR Burn has been postponed.

Please be advised that Council Contractors - LRM Fire & Rescue intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn at King Parrot Reserve, Clagiraba, on 4th August 2026, weather permitting.
Smoke will occur in the local area. Nearby residents should close their windows and doors, and those suffering from a respiratory condition should keep their medications close by. Please drive carefully and to conditions.

23/07/2026

👋 Meet Zach!

This week, we've had the pleasure of welcoming Year 11 student Zach to LRM Fire & Rescue for work experience.

Zach has been getting a behind-the-scenes look at the world of private sector fire, gaining experience across a range of areas including administration, GIS and mapping, and operational equipment.

Here, Regional Coordinator - Matt Bulley is showing Zach the slip-on unit fitted to LRM06, including the pump and hose reel system. 🚒

Work experience is a great opportunity to explore different career pathways and gain an understanding of the many roles that support fire management operations.

It's been great having you with us this week, Zach. We hope you've enjoyed learning about the many different sides of the industry! 👏

13/07/2026

🚨 Hazard Reduction Burn 🚨
Please be advised that Council Contractors - LRM Fire & Rescue intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn at Glossy Black Reserve, Reedy Creek, on 14 July 2026, weather permitting.
Smoke will occur in the local area. Nearby residents should close their windows and doors, and those suffering from a respiratory condition should keep their medications close by. Please drive carefully and to conditions.

07/07/2026

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🚨 Hazard Reduction Burn 🚨
Please be advised that Council Contractors - LRM Fire & Rescue intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn at King Parrot Reserve, Clagiraba, on 8 July 2026, weather permitting.
Smoke will occur in the local area. Nearby residents should close their windows and doors, and those suffering from a respiratory condition should keep their medications close by. Please drive carefully and to conditions.

01/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Ginner!

A huge congratulations to Ginner on successfully completing both his Crew Leader and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) qualifications.

These achievements reflect Ginner's commitment to developing his skills, embracing new challenges and continuing to grow as a leader within LRM Fire & Rescue.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we're proud to support our people through nationally recognised training and practical field experience, helping them build the knowledge and confidence to lead safely and effectively.

Well done, Ginner - we look forward to seeing your continued success.

26/06/2026

Hear it from our team!

"Good session with Bossman running through fuel moisture sampling during the Crew Leader assessments up in Central. Always something to learn, no matter how long you've been doing the job." 💪
– Ginner W.

At LRM Fire & Rescue, the learning never stops. From mentoring and practical field training to knowledge sharing, our leaders work alongside our crews to build capability, with Director Lindsay McIver ("Bossman") regularly supporting assessments and mentoring the next generation of Crew Leaders.

📸 Photo captured by Ginner W.