⛈️QLD Storm Forecast for Tues & Wed. Isolated thunderstorms are possible about the Torres Strait and in the far southern & southeastern interior near the NSW border today. Severe thunderstorms are not expected. Forecast updates:ow.ly/VGZg50RronN

PNG ➡️ BNE ✈️

Firefighters from Papua New Guinea Fire Service (PNGFS) have been put through their paces at Bracken Ridge Station this week, learning key skills and techniques in Road Crash Rescue (RCR). 🚒

Six senior PNGFS personnel were chosen to complete a QFES RCR course to

⛈️QLD Storm Forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Thunderstorms are not expected in QLD today. On Tuesday, isolated thunderstorms are possible about the Torres Strait and far southern interior near the NSW border. Severe thunderstorms not expected.

⛈️QLD Weekend Storm Forecast. Thunderstorms are possible in the Torres Strait this weekend, but not expected elsewhere. No severe thunderstorms are forecast. Scattered showers continue along the east coast, otherwise sunny conditions prevailing ☀️

⚠️Initial minor flood #warning issued for the Balonne River at Surat. Minor flooding is possible at Surat late this weekend (above 5 m), and may peak around 5.4 m on Monday. Details and updates: bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

⛈️Fri & Sat thunderstorm forecast: The chance of storms mainly in Torres Strait for the next few days. No severe storms expected. Coastal showers for the east coast this weekend, cool & dry for the interior with a chance of showers from Mon. Forecasts: ow.ly/6vW050RozRV

⛈️Thurs & Fri thunderstorm forecast: The chance of a storms confined to the far northern Peninsula & Torres Strait for the next few days. No severe storms are expected. Forecasts: ow.ly/Nmru50RnE4y

We have many current and former servicemen and servicewomen among our ranks at QFES.

Today, we acknowledge their contributions and the courage and sacrifice of all those who have defended and served our country.

Lest We Forget.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Teewah (near Noosa) - fire as at 11:30am Wednesday, 24 April 2024
For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incide…

Doing it for Emilea🧡
In a true showing of community spirit, the South Eastern Region SES team held a very special World’s Greatest Shave event to celebrate and honour Area Controller Emilea Daniels, as her own cancer battle continues.
Some shaved off their locks and others

⛈️Tues & Wed thunderstorm forecast: The chance of a storms confined to the far northwestern Peninsula & Torres Strait for the next few days. No severe storms are expected. Coastal showers in the east, most frequent about the #NorthTropicalCoast . Forecasts: ow.ly/w0GE50RlJ02

⚠️Hazardous surf #warning continues for large and powerful surf conditions on the #SunshineCoast and K'gari coast, contracting to K'gari on Tuesday morning and easing during the day. Updates: bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

⛈️Tuesday's forecast: a chance of a thunderstorm over far northern Cape York Peninsula, not expected to be severe. East coast showers continuing, increasing over the North Tropical Coast. Radar: bom.gov.au/australia/rada…

Putting their skills to the test 💪
Over 80 Rural Fire Service volunteers from Maroochy South gathered on the Sunshine Coast this weekend for their annual training exercise.
From team building to water-drafting and drills – the volunteers simulated life-like scenarios, putting

⛈️Monday's forecast: a chance of a thunderstorm over far northern Cape York Peninsula, not expected to be severe. East coast showers elsewhere. Radar: bom.gov.au/australia/rada…

⛈️Monday's forecast: a chance of a thunderstorm over far northern Cape York Peninsula. Thunderstorms in southern and central #Qld should move offshore by Monday morning, with rainfall easing and contracting to the coast. Today's warnings: bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

⚠️Hazardous surf #warning issued for large and powerful surf conditions on the #SunshineCoast and K'gari coast during Monday, contracting to K'gari on Tuesday morning and easing during the day. Updates: bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

⛈️Saturday's forecast: a low (10%) chance of heavy rainfall along parts of the #SEQld coast overnight. A rain band will extend across parts of southeast and central Qld. A chance of a thunderstorm over northern Cape York Peninsula. Details and updates: bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

Huge congratulations to QFES South West Region staff member Kerri Turner, who chopped off her locks and raised more than $2000 for Leukaemia Support Queensland in the process!

An awesome effort for a cause close to many hearts ❤

There is no doubt the 2024 Anzac Cup lived up to the hype! 🔥🏆
Congratulations to the Fire and Rescue women's team on a hard-earned victory and a big thanks to Australian Army SEQ for being such worthy opponents 🤝
Most importantly, all teams involved lived up to the Anzac