Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade

10/08/2026

Over the last weekend members from Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade along with members from Tamborine Rural Fire Brigade conducted a hazard reduction burn for landowners in the local area.

This burn helped mitigate the risk and intensity of a bushfire and the potential impacts on the community. This burn was done with close monitoring with the weather and local moisture readings to promote ecological health, biodiversity and conservation of species and habitats.

Thank you to our members who gave up their weekend to assist.

08/08/2026

Our crews are out conducting a hazard reduction burn in Eagle Heights today.

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

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Eagle Heights (near Tamborine Mountain) - fire as at 11:53am Saturday, 8 August 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Eagle Heights and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Eagle Heights and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Rainer Drive.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

06/08/2026

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN 🔥

This Saturday, 8th August, our brigade will be assisting a land holder to conduct a permitted hazard reduction burn (weather permitting).

Location: Rainer Drive/Magnetic Drive, Tamborine Mountain
Time: 10:00am until approximately 5:00pm

This planned burn is being conducted to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on the neighbourhood. It will also promote ecological health, biodiversity and the conservation of species and habitats.

During the burn and in the days following, you may notice smoke in the area. To help reduce the effects of smoke, you may wish to:
- Keep all doors and windows closed where practical.
- Set air conditioners to recirculate indoor air if possible.
- Limit strenuous outdoor activity while smoke is present.
- Keep any prescribed medications, such as asthma relievers or other respiratory medications, readily available and follow your healthcare provider’s advice.

If there is an emergency, call 000 immediately.

We appreciate your understanding while this important bushfire reduction work is carried out in this high risk area.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

26/07/2026

Australia’s new national warning system, AusAlert, is being tested across Australia today as part of the AusAlert national test.

⏰ Set a reminder for 5 minutes before the test time in your location so you are prepared in case you receive it.

The national test will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia, which includes most mobile phones, some smart watches and some tablets. Apple iPads don’t receive AusAlerts.

See the test time in your location below:
🟢 Australian Capital Territory – 2pm AEST
🟡 New South Wales – 2pm AEST
🟢 Queensland – 2pm AEST
🟡 Tasmania – 2pm AEST
🟢 Victoria – 2pm AEST
🟡 Northern Territory – 1.30pm ACST
🟢 South Australia (including Broken Hill, NSW) – 1.30pm ACST
🟡 Western Australia – 12pm AWST
🟢 Christmas Island – 11am CXT.

📱 The test will be a Critical Alert. Your device will vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound for around 10 seconds before stopping, even if it is on ‘silent’ or 'do not disturb'. The message will clearly identify itself as a test and no action is required. If you don’t receive the AusAlert national test, this is fine too, as it’s just a test.

26/07/2026

Today is the start of RFSQ Week!

A week to celebrate the amazing things our volunteers achieve.

Thank you to all our volunteers and those throughout Queensland making a difference to their communities.

19/07/2026

We’re set up and in full swing for the Tamborine Mountain Emergency Services Open Day 2026

Come down to 126 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain for a fun filled day from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Will we be seeing you?

11/07/2026

The high risk bushfire period is fast approaching. Are you ready?

Come and see our team at the Tamborine Mountain Emergency Services Open Day 2026.

We can help you tailor your own bushfire survival plan and answer any questions you may have about being bushfire prepared.

Will we be seeing you there?

05/07/2026

The Tamborine Mountain Emergency Services Open Day 2026 is not one to be missed!

🚒 Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade
🚒 Tamborine Mountain Fire and Rescue
🚑Tamborine Mountain State Emergency Services (Scenic Rim SES Unit)
🚓 Queensland Police Service
🚑 Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
🏞️ Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (Queensland National Parks)
🚒Scenic Rim Emergency Service Cadets
⚡ Energex
⛑️Australian Red Cross
🚁 Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter

126 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain
Sunday the 19th of July - 10:00am to 2:00pm

05/07/2026

Tamborine Mountain Fire and Rescue will be doing demonstrations on what happens if you are in a car crash and need rescuing along with what to do if you have a fire in your kitchen.

Don't miss out on all getting your burning questions answered.

Will we be seeing you at the Tamborine Mountain Emergency Services Open Day 2026?

04/07/2026

Our open day schedule has been finalised for the Tamborine Mountain Emergency Services Open Day 2026! An exciting day with live demonstrations from the Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue. These are not to be missed!

Only 14 more sleeps until the big day. Will we be seeing you there?