Toogoom Rural Fire Brigade

In March 2009, Toogoo braced itself for the onslaught of TC Hamish. Although it turned out to be a bit of a non event, it was a timely reminder that cyclones can be a real threat in the area.

As Toogoom doesn't have a State Emergency Services Unit, The Toogoom Rural Fire Brigade is usually responded to assist during times of flood and cyclone in the local area. The operative word is 'assist' , I...

The recent wet weather has brought some relief to local fire crews and your brigade. With fire bans recently being lifted we can now enjoy backyard BBQ's again. But we need to remember that the usual Fire Permit system is now back in place. If you are planning to light a fire, for whatever reason, you need to keep a few things in mind.

• Is you planned fire over 2 meters in ANY direction? You will need a permit.
• Do you have the correct equipment to safely contain ...

Crews from Toogoom have been very busy locally and also in other areas as some members have been sent to other areas as parts of strike teams to Rockhampton, Gin Gin, Kilkivan, and Gayndah, as thier local crews are exhausted. Crews from New South Wales have also been sent up to assist.

We are urging all community members to be vigilant in the Toogoom area about thier own safety and to dial triple zero "000" to reprt fires and not the brigade. If local residents want to know ...

Toogoom Rural Fire Brigade has been extremely busy over the last month with wildfires locally and in nieghbouring areas. A majority of these fires have been deliberately lit or lit by careless occupiers.

Fire fighters have fought fires at Old Toogoom Road, two at Churchill Mines Road, two at Maryborough West, and a number of smaller fires around the area.

On Saturday October 24th, Between 9am and 2pm, the Toogoom Community Hall is hosting a "Get to know your community day. Groups from all around the town will be at the hall to showcase thier interests. The Toogoom Fishing Club, the RSL, and Project Linus to name a few.

The Toogoom Rural Fire Brigade will be there as well, with events on show for the whole family. Our most popular member, Blazer, will make an appearance, along with live fire demonstrations, fire extinguisher a...

Toogoom Fire District is currently under a Very High Fire Danger, but that will be upgraded on monday to an Extreme Fire Danger by monday morning. Toogoom Rural Fire Brigade is on a "Level Two" response alert during this period.

What does this mean to you?

• NO FIRES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - HEAVY PENALTIES AND POSSIBLE JAIL TERMS CAN APPLY IF CAUGHT LIGHTING FIRES DURING THESE PERIODS.
  
• ENSURE YOU ARE "PREPARED TO DEFEND OR GO EARLY"  IF WILDFIRE ...

Late this afternoon Toogoom 41 & 51 were responded to yet another fire on the beach. Called in by a local resident, it what could be only described as a callous disregard for the environment and also for the safety of residents. It is alledged that a group of people had been drinking and set a fire on the beach. Apart from the disgusting mess that the feral partygoes left behind on our pristine beach, the fire's position was that close to the vegetation on the foreshore that embers could ...

Due to a burn being conducted on Tuesday the 11th of August, Our General Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 12th.

No changes to the AGM Date. This is still being held on Tuesday the 25th of August

All residents are encouraged to attend.

On Wednesday the 5th of August, Toogoom Rural Fire Brigade hosted a community meeting between local residents of Shellcott Street and the Capital Works Department of Fraser Coast Regional Council. The issue was in regards to the massive increse of traffic in the street since it was opened as a throughway between Jeppesen Road and O'Regans Creek Road as part of the development of the 12 Mile Beach Estate. Also the speeds that vehicles travell through Shellcott Street was raised.

Earlier we posted news that the barbecue in the Shellcott Street Park next to the fire brigade was being replaced by council. The BBQ has been installed and is ready for those summer picnics in the park. Many thanks to Fraser Coast Regional Council Parks Department!

The gardens are also getting a spruce up with 20 cubic meters of mulch being delivered courtesy...