Humpty Doo Volunteer Fire Brigade

20/09/2026

Yesterday the Humpty Doo Volunteer Fire Brigade, along with Koolpinyah Volunteer Fire Brigade, Howard Springs Volunteer Fire Brigade Virginia Bees Creek Volunteer Fire Brigade and members from Bushfires NT, attended the Community Bank Coolalinga & Districts 20th Birthday celebrations at the Humpty Doo Golf Club.

Thanks to our members Chris, Graeme P, Ben, Dean and Nathan for representing us on the day.

We were extremely fortunate, and very grateful, to receive a $5,000 donation from our supporters at the bank. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts within the community.

Our volunteer brigades not only serve our community on the fireground, but we do our own fundraising to bring events, like our Annual Santa Run, to our community members. Juggling our core taskings with our fundraising efforts can be difficult, particularly during the fire season. This donation will go a long way to helping us provide our community engagement events.

18/09/2026

While volunteer and career firefighters across the Top End are working hard tonight to keep us all safe, we are rolling into another Total Fire Ban tomorrow, Saturday 19th September.

Captain Brad is Begging You!

Total Fire Ban this weekend means NO bonfires, NO fireworks, NO open bbq's, and please NO welding, NO grinders and NO slashing.

In this weather something as simple as a hot muffler from your trail bike or a flint spark from your mower will start a fire.

Please, please, please make it a safe weekend for our volunteers and your properties.

If you see a fire please call 000 immediately.

17/09/2026

This week's Fire Bans continue during this extreme fire weather. If you see a fire please ring 000 and report it immediately.

The Acting Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Chief Fire Officer, NT Fire and Rescue Services have declared a 24-HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Friday 18 September 2026 for the following areas.

The DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS.

This includes DARWIN, PALMERSTON, LITCHFIELD, COOMALIE and ELRUNDIE.

The Fire Ban is declared for a 24-hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Friday 18 September 2026.

No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas.

The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight.

For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit https://securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or www.bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

To find further information on the fire weather forecast areas visit
https://nt.gov.au/emergency/bushfire/prepare-and-plan/fire-weather-forecast-areas

15/09/2026

Another Total Fire Ban for tomorrow Wednesday 16th September.

The Acting Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Chief Fire Officer, NT Fire and Rescue Services have declared a 24-HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Wednesday 16 September 2026 for the following areas.

The DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS.

This includes DARWIN, PALMERSTON, LITCHFIELD, COOMALIE and ELRUNDIE.

The Fire Ban is declared for a 24-hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas.

The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight.

For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit https://securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or www.bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

To find further information on the fire weather forecast areas visit
https://nt.gov.au/emergency/bushfire/prepare-and-plan/fire-weather-forecast-areas

14/09/2026

Today, Tuesday 15th Sept '26, has been declared a Total Fire Ban Day. Please read the message below and help us protect our community.

The Acting Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Chief Fire Officer, NT Fire and Rescue Services have declared a 24-HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Tuesday 15 September 2026 for the following areas.

The DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS.

This includes DARWIN, PALMERSTON, LITCHFIELD, COOMALIE and ELRUNDIE.

The Fire Ban is declared for a 24-hour period commencing at 0001 hours on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas.

The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight.

For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit https://securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or www.bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

To find further information on the fire weather forecast areas visit
https://nt.gov.au/.../prepare.../fire-weather-forecast-areas

07/09/2026

Sometimes our role as volunteer firefighters takes unexpected, but satisfying, turns.
Friday night saw our on-call Humpty Doo volunteer members working at Spencely Rd with a career crew from Palmerston, extinguishing a fire which threatened the industrial area.
Our vigilant crew saw and rescued a tiny baby joey that had been caught up in the chaos. Captain Brad rang Wildcare and the crew stayed on site until the joey could be collected.
This little fellow is now in very good hands and is expected to make a full recovery.
Volunteers helping volunteers.

12/06/2026

Can you smell something? 🌭😀
It's probably the amazing onions and snags that our crew are cooking up today at Bunnings Palmerston. You know you want one!
We'll be here until 4pm this arvie. Come on down, grab your weekend Bunnings supplies, a sausage and a cold drink.
Your support for these fund-raisers helps us continue to support our community.
See you soon 👋

20/05/2026

11/05/2026

16/12/2025

Last night the Brigade had our final training session for the year, preparing the vehicles and chainsaws to ensure we are prepared for any cyclones or extreme weather events over this wet season.

Stay safe everyone and if you require a burn permit please contact the Humpty Doo Fire Station during office hours.