Bowen Delta Rural Fire Brigade

21/10/2026

🚒 BOWEN DELTA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE – AGM NOTICE 🚒

It’s that time of year again! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up, and we’d love to see our brigade members, families and community supporters there.

📅 Wednesday, 18th November
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Merinda Village Hotel

Whether you’re a current member, a supporter or simply interested in what we do, everyone is welcome!

12/10/2026

🚒🔥 THREE CALLOUTS, ONE BIG DAY! 🔥🚒

The boys are finally on their way home from Dingo Beach after a massive day that turned into a big night! 💪

The day started with a couple of smaller callouts around the Delta, and just as the crew had made it back to the station, firecom were calling on the radio!! This time, we were heading south to lend a hand to our mates at Gloucester Rural Fire Brigade. 🚒

The crew spent the night assisting with backburning operations and mopping up, helping get the fire situation under control. 🔥

Great to catch up with our other mates from Heronvale RFB and Cannonvale- Cannonvalley Rural Fire Service out on the fireground! Always good to see everyone working together when the community needs us. 🤝

Three callouts, plenty of hours on the tools, and a big effort from everyone involved!

We reckon the fellas won't need much rocking to sleep when they finally get home! 😂😴

06/10/2026

This week is Get Ready Week and Queenslanders are being encouraged to prepare for extreme weather.

With a strong El Nino forecast for 2026, Queensland can expect predominantly dry conditions in the coming weeks and months.

These conditions can increase the risk of bushfire and create challenging conditions for firefighters across large parts of the state.

Get Ready Week serves as a timely reminder to make sure you and your family are prepared for whatever Queensland weather throws at you.

Take the time to review your Bushfire Survival Plan, check your emergency kit and make sure you know where to find the latest warnings and information.

Keep up to date with Get Ready Week by visiting Get Ready Queensland socials and website.

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27/09/2026

🔥🚒 GUTHALUNGRA FIRE – A BIG THANK YOU 🚒🔥

A huge shout-out and thank you to everyone who attended the Guthalungra fire and put in the hard yards to get the fire under control.

Crews from Bowen, Ayr and Townsville all worked together, with a great show of teamwork across the region.

From the crews on the ground, to those operating appliances, supporting the backburning operations and working alongside the aerial resources — thank you for your efforts, professionalism and commitment.

These jobs take a big team effort, and it was fantastic to see crews from across the region come together when needed.

📸 Here are some snaps and videos from the Delta team.
Feel free to add your own photos or videos in the comments below — we'd love to see what everyone captured from the day!

Thank you to every person who gave up their time to help protect our communities. LEGENDS 🤘

27/09/2026

🚒🔥 GUTHALUNGRA FIRE UPDATE 🔥🚒

The highway is currently open to one lane alternating between north and south as crews work to contain the fire in the Guthalungra area.

Firefighters are utilising backburning operations and aerial support to slow the fire’s spread and bring it under control.

🚒 11 appliances are currently on scene, with crews working together to manage the fire.

⚠️ Please avoid the area and do not attempt to travel through the closure. Allow emergency crews room to operate safely.

🚫 Road Closure updates https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/?id=830641

📷 Christien Payne

27/09/2026

AVOID SMOKE Guthalungra.

We are currently on scene of this fire, with many other resources. Please avoid smoke and stay vigilant.

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

AVOID SMOKE - Guthalungra (near Bowen) - fire as at 8:52am Sunday, 27 September 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Guthalungra and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Guthalungra and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning between the Bruce Highway and Glenore Road, Guthalungra.

Fire crews are currently on scene. 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.
- Check for warning updates often.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.
- 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.
- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfires - Prepare - Bushfire.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

16/09/2026

Thankyou to all of our amazing volunteers 👏

11/09/2026

The heightened fire conditions certainly lived up to expectations on Day 1! 😬

At around 3pm, our crew was called to assist our mates from Bowen QLD Fire and Rescue at a grass fire burning alongside the Bruce Highway.

Thankfully, there were no structures under threat, but the wind was causing plenty of headaches, with the fire moving quickly and making conditions difficult for crews. 💨🔥

Our crew initially worked on the southern side of the fire using water and blowers, but with the wind continuing to push the fire, that proved unsuccessful.

So, it was time to change tactics and move into back-burning operations to help bring the fire under control.

By around 6pm, the fire was under control, followed by a solid mop-up operation before the crew finally packed up and headed home at around 8pm. 👨‍🚒💪

A massive effort from everyone involved, and a great job by all crews working together to get the fire under control and keep the Bruce Highway and surrounding areas safe. 🚒🔥

Stay safe, stay alert and keep an eye on conditions.
Fire season is well and truly here. 🚒

10/09/2026

🚨🔥 COMMUNITY FIRE DANGER UPDATE 🔥🚨

From 9:00am Friday 11 September, the Mackay/Whitsunday area will move from Bushfire Preparedness Level 2 to 3.

This increase is due to dry conditions, increasing fuel loads and strong winds expected over the coming days. Fire danger is forecast to reach Very High to Severe.

⚠️ What does this mean for our community?

🔥 Permits to Light Fire are currently suspended. Please do not light fires or conduct burning.

🌬️ Strong winds can cause fires to spread quickly and make conditions unpredictable.

📱 Stay informed, stay prepared and never put yourself in danger.

If you see a fire that is unattended or threatening property, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

30/08/2026

🚒 MEET YOUR BOWEN DELTA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE OFFICERS 🚒

Ever wondered who’s behind the uniforms when our trucks roll out into the community?

Well, these are the people who will be calling the shots, making the decisions and generally trying to keep everyone out of trouble when we get called to a job. 😂🔥

Between them, our officers have a combined 55 YEARS of experience on the fire ground. That’s 55 years of fires, cyclones, training, callouts, questionable decisions and probably a few stories that are best left untold! 🍻😂

👨‍🚒 1st Officer – Brent Edgerton

Our longest-standing current member, Brent has been around long enough to have seen just about everything the fire ground can throw at you.

When things get serious, Brent brings the experience, leadership and calm head needed to get the job done — although we’re sure he’ll tell you he’s been doing it right all along! 😂

👨‍🚒 2nd Officer – Col Edgerton

Col has plenty of fire ground experience and is another key part of our leadership team.

Always happy to put his hand up and help when the call comes in… unless he’s in retirement mode and in his caravan 😂

👨‍🚒 3rd Officer – Jaiden Abbott

Jaiden brings plenty of experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the brigade.

He’s also the bloke who will do anything, anytime, for the brigade — sometimes before anyone has even asked him! 😂

If there’s a job that needs doing, chances are Jaiden is already halfway through it.

👨‍🚒 4th Officer & Chairman – Mitch Pohlmann

Mitch helps lead the brigade operationally while also keeping things moving behind the scenes as Chairman.

Whether it’s organising the brigade, dealing with paperwork, organising trucks, chasing people up or trying to convince everyone that his latest idea is a good one… Mitch is usually somewhere in the middle of it! 😂

We’re proud to have this crew leading Bowen Delta Rural Fire Brigade, backed by a bloody good group of volunteers who continue to put their hands up for our community.