Coolmunda Rural Fire Brigade

10/09/2026

Please be advised that a Permit Suspension is in place for:

Areas –
Goondiwindi Regional Council
Western Downs Regional Council
Southern Downs Regional Council
Toowoomba Regional Council areas

Date & Time: 0001hrs 12th September 2026 until 2359hours 21st September 2026.

All Permits to Light Fire are suspended for the period outlined above.

09/07/2026

Chasing a fire permit check out this website zoom in or type in your location to reveal your local fire warden contact number any fires under 2x2x2 meters don’t need a permit

Fire Wardens play an important role in their community. They help manage the land before fires start, which can reduce how often and how severe wildfires can be. In rural Queensland, the volunteer Fire Warden network administers the Permit to Light Fire system and provides advice to landholders on m...

27/06/2026

Coolmunda crew was out in Texas this morning for a cross border meet and greet it was a great way to find out NSW Rual Fire capabilities by looking over there trucks and also the radio communication challenges, it was also good for NSW to find out ours. Was great day had by all

29/01/2026

$2,465 in Brigade Specific Donations for this week.

A huge thankyou to all the people who have donated to their local Rural Fire Brigades this week.

Every week the RFBAQ processes BSDs for brigades.

In the 2024/25 Financial year BSDs amounted to $200,729.19

Brigade Specific Donation – 100% of the money goes to the specified brigade and you get a tax deductible receipt
https://www.rfbaq.org/donate-to-a-brigade
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Donation to the RFBAQ – tax deductible donation goes towards supporting brigade members, buying equipment for brigades and advocating for better support from government.
https://www.rfbaq.org/donate-to-rfbaq
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Buy an Art Union ticket, and you might win a new car or a fabulous consolation prize.
https://www.rfbaq.org/support-us
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Here is a list of grants and support supplied to Rural Fire Brigades and brigade members by the RFBAQ.
https://www.rfbaq.org/previous-grants
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The RFBAQ is an association that exists to service its membership, which is all Rural Fire Brigades in Queensland.

The objects for which the Association is established are: -
1. To consider and make representation in matters affecting the welfare and efficiency of Rural Fire Brigades and Brigade Members.
2. To provide financial assistance and support to Rural Fire Brigades and their Brigade Members.

Link to RFBAQ constitution - https://www.rfbaq.org/constitution
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