Kogan & District Rural Fire Brigade

18/09/2026

For the Western Downs Regional Council Area please follow this link: How to apply for a rural address number:
https://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/Services-Payments/Roads-Drainage-Paths/Rural-Addressing

17/09/2026

Callout - grass fire near house - Healys Rd Brigalow

Excellent job by landowners and Chinchilla Fire and Rescue Station firefighters fire extinguished - STOP TO CALL

Kogan Crew: Vicki & Paul

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16/09/2026

A single spark is all it takes to start a serious bushfire.

Parts of Queensland are experiencing heightened fire conditions and activities like slashing, welding, and mowing can pose a real risk.

RFSQ crews are well prepared and strategically positioned to respond where needed, but it is vital members of the community also play a role in preventing fires from starting in the first place.

If you’re working with equipment outdoors, ensure you carry water with you and have a suppression device on hand so any small fires that do start can be extinguished quickly.

Always check the Fire Danger Rating (FDR) before starting work and, where possible, delay jobs until conditions are safe.

16/09/2026

🔥 Bushfire season has started early across the Western Downs, and our region has already seen several challenging vegetation fires in recent weeks.

With a High Fire Danger Rating in place for Wednesday 16 September, now is the time to check your bushfire plan, tidy up around your property, and think about any activities that could increase fire risk.

As temperatures rise, vegetation dries out, and storm season approaches, conditions can change quickly, especially with strong winds, dry lightning, and isolated storms.

Make sure you know what you will do if a fire starts near you, stay up to date with current fire danger ratings, and take practical steps now to help protect your home, property, and community.

If you see smoke or come across a fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Preparation now can make all the difference.

Stay alert, stay informed, and stay safe.
👉 https://wdrc.au/Disaster-Dashboard

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

Fires can start with one spark from ride-on mowers and slashers.

Before use:
*️⃣ clear away the hazards - rocks, metal etc that could cause sparks
*️⃣ think about time of day - avoid hottest part of the day
*️⃣ carry equipment - 9L water, knapsack, fire extinguisher or shovel

During and after use:
*️⃣ ensure you remove accumulated grass from the deck
*️⃣ don't allow mower/slasher to overheat
*️⃣ don't park on dry grass after use
*️⃣ monitor mown area after finishing - ensure no smouldering material ignites

13/09/2026

Working Bee at Kogan Station today
Thanks to Multimate for the kind donation of artificial turf for our exterior station update. It looks amazing!!!!
Awesome effort from everyone. Before and after photos really tell the story.

Kogan Crew: Vicki, Rachael, Paul, John H, John G, Hamish, Phil, Ryan & Christina

10/09/2026

09/09/2026

RU OK? Day is held nationally on 2nd Thursday every year to raise awareness for healthy conversations around mental health, and to help with national su***de prevention.

This RU OK Day use these steps to encourage conversation that could save a life:

1️⃣ Ask R U Ok?
2️⃣ Listen
3️⃣ Encourage action
4️⃣ Check in

https://www.ruok.org.au/