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Media opportunity: QFES personnel celebrate White Ribbon Night

Wednesday, 25 July 2018 9:20 AM QFES personnel from far north Queensland are holding a White Ribbon Night this Friday to promote gender equality, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. Media are invited to attend this event. Read More >>
Media opportunity: Firefighting skills tested at multi-agency hazard reduction burn

Wednesday, 18 July 2018 12:37 PM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) will be conducting a multi-agency hazard reduction burn this Saturday and Sunday, testing coordination and capability ahead of bushfire season. Rural firefighters will work alongside the State Emergency Service (SES), the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and a handful of newly-qualified rural firefighters. Several students from the Ravenshoe High School will also be attending as part of their training to become volunteer firefighters. Read More >>
QFES celebrates the power of volunteering

Monday, 21 May 2018 7:45 AM Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week (21 – 27 May), an annual celebration to recognise the dedication and hard work of our nation’s volunteers. Read More >>
Queenslanders urged to prepare as Iris reforms

Monday, 2 April 2018 2:39 PM North Queenslanders are being reminded to follow the advice of authorities and stay informed as rain and strong winds begin to impact some areas. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Herbert River (Hinchinbrook Shire) as at 6pm Wed 28 Mar

Thursday, 29 March 2018 12:30 PM The Emergency Alert for Herbert River (Hinchinbrook Shire) has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Mapoon, Napranum, and Weipa as at 9.45am Sat 24 Mar

Thursday, 29 March 2018 12:00 PM The Emergency Alert for Mapoon, Napranum and Weipa has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Aurukun as at 1.05pm Sat 24 Mar

Thursday, 29 March 2018 12:00 PM The Emergency Alert for Aurukun has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Karumba as at 2.28pm Sat 24 Mar

Thursday, 29 March 2018 12:00 PM The Emergency Alert for Karumba has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Pormpuraaw as at 4.30pm Sat 24 Mar

Thursday, 29 March 2018 12:00 PM The Emergency Alert for Pormpuraaw has been CANCELLED.

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QFES remains on alert in the Far North

Monday, 26 March 2018 1:53 PM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews throughout North Queensland remain on alert with heavy rainfall likely to continue over the coming days. Areas of far north Queensland have already seen heavy falls over the last month and Queenslanders are being warned to be diligent with more rain on the way. Read More >>
Safety first as Tropical Cyclone Nora impacts Gulf of Carpentaria communities

Sunday, 25 March 2018 12:25 PM Gulf of Carpentaria communities are urged to put their safety first as Tropical Cyclone Nora tracks south over land today. Read More >>
Finalise preparations as Severe Tropical Cyclone Nora approaches coast

Saturday, 24 March 2018 3:59 PM Communities located in the Gulf of Carpentaria between Mapoon and the Queensland Northern Territory border are being asked to take shelter as Tropical Cyclone Nora approaches the coast. Read More >>
Prepare now for Tropical Cyclone Nora

Friday, 23 March 2018 2:50 PM Communities located between Thursday Island and the Northern Territory and Queensland border are being asked to finalise their preparations as Tropical Cyclone Nora continues its path towards the coast. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Hinchinbrook as at 6.30pm Thu 8 Mar

Tuesday, 13 March 2018 1:40 PM The Emergency Alert for Hinchinbrook has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
Community, responders thanked as flood situation continues in north Queensland

Sunday, 11 March 2018 12:22 PM The flood situation in north Queensland will take a couple of days to recede and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is asking everyone in the area to remain patient, to continue to follow the direction of local authorities and avoid flooded areas. Read More >>