Rangewood Rural Fire Brigade has over 50 volunteer firefighters and is located to the North West of Townsville in the Northern Region
Male and Female Firefighters work together for a common goal of community safety by responding to Road Crashes, Wildfires etc both within their brigade area and around Queensland. Rangewood RFB has over 30 firefighters that assist the community through community education and hazard reduction burns and by fundraising to keep their brigade functional to cover their operating costs of their station and 3 appliances (1 heavy tanker and 2 medium).
09/01/2026
Make sure your emergency contacts are up to date 📞
Save or write these emergency contacts down in case you need them over the next few days.
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/490foTU
01/01/2026
🌧️ Wet weather update: it’s not just the crocs… 🐊
With the recent heavy rainfall across the region, we’re seeing localised flooding and large pools of standing water popping up in places you might not expect.
And while the jokes usually go straight to crocs 🐊 — they’re not the only things to be cautious of.
Floodwater can hide a whole range of less obvious (and far less photogenic) hazards, including:
⚠️ Debris like sharp metal, timber and broken glass
⚠️ Displaced rubbish and animal waste
⚠️ Contaminants from overflowing drains and sewage systems
⚠️ Bacteria in soil and water, including melioidosis
Even shallow-looking water can be risky — what you can’t see can still hurt you.
👉 Our advice:
• Avoid walking, driving or letting kids play in floodwater
• Wear protective footwear and gloves if you must be outside
• Wash thoroughly with soap and water if you come into contact
• Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms after exposure
Stay alert, stay informed, and let’s leave the water exploring to the wildlife.
💧🐊 When in doubt — stay out.
24/12/2025
Good morning and Merry Christmas all. We have Santa on board and are beginning our trek around the estate to begin the deliveries. See you all soon.
Big thank you to the crews from Black River, Rupertswood, Saunders Beach, Oak Valley. Round Mountain and Rangewood RFS Brigades, Fire and Rescue Woodlands and Kirwan Stations, Air Operations, RFSQ staff, QPS and QAS and the local land owners who helped us contain the major incident on Black River Road today. Your help is sincerely appreciated!
05/12/2025
🎅✨ Santa or a Fire Truck? 🚒🔥
Don't worry - we'll bring both to you this Christmas morning!
Rangewood Rural Fire Brigade will be teaming up with Santa to deliver his last-minute gifts on Christmas morning.
Swapping reindeer for firetruck... because nothing says ‘sleigh all day’ like lights and sirens!
If you’d like Santa to personally deliver a present to your child (big or small - it's an all age inclusive event!) straight from the back of a fire truck, here’s what to do:
1. Wrap the gift and clearly label it with your child’s name and address
2. Drop it off at the station along with a donation for our Brigade at the following times:
- Mon 22 Dec: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Tue 23 Dec: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Wed 24 Dec: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come Christmas morning, you'll hear Santa touring the streets from 7:00 AM. Keep an ear out - you won't miss us!
Just an FYI for everyone.
We are still under a fire ban until the 4th of December, at this time.
Fire Ban!
Be advised that there is now an active Fire Ban for the Townsville area.
https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/211125-041225_FireBan_NorthernRegion.pdf
20/11/2025
Day 3 - Mill Road Fire 🔥
An interesting and intense fire. Thanks to all crew that assisted.
18/11/2025
Mill Road Fire🔥
Yesterday, the Brigade responded to an intense and fast moving fire on Mill Road. The fire continues to burn and crews are on-scene today.
Thanks to Northern Region Operational Support Group - Rural Fire Service, Black River & Districts Rural Fire Brigade and Rupertswood Rural Fire Brigade for your assistance.
21/10/2025