Mirani Rural Fire Brigade

10/01/2026

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⚠️ Minor Flooding Possible at Mirani - Sunday morning

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Pioneer River at Mirani.

👉 A reminder to everyone - especially campers and those staying near creeks and waterways - to stay alert, be prepared and listen to warnings.

With more rain predicted, conditions around rivers and streams can change quickly. If you’re camping or spending time near the water, please:

• Keep an eye on weather updates and warnings
• Be ready to move to higher ground if conditions worsen
• Never camp too close to creek banks or flood-prone areas
• Listen to advice from emergency services

🌧 A Flood Watch remains current for the Pioneer River.

⭐ Stay safe, stay prepared - If in doubt, don’t risk it - your safety comes first!

Stay up to date with all of the latest emergency updates by visiting our Emergency Dashboard at https://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/

08/01/2026

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08/01/2026

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🚨 Flood Watch – Pioneer River (Mackay region)
🚨 Issued by BOM: 12:10 pm AEST, Thursday 8 January 2026

A Flood Watch is now in place for the Pioneer River, with minor to major flooding possible over the coming days. A strengthening tropical low in the Coral Sea is expected to bring heavy, persistent rainfall and river levels may rise quickly once the system moves closer to the coast.

🌧️ What to Expect
• Heavy rainfall may cause river rises across the Pioneer River catchment
• Local creeks and drains may also respond quickly
• Conditions may change fast depending on the movement of the tropical low

⚠️ Safety Advice
• Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater
• Stay clear of rivers, creeks and stormwater drains
• Follow road closure signs and plan travel early
• Keep monitoring official updates

⚠️Make sure you check out our Emergency Dashboard at disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au and, if you haven’t already, opt-in to receive notifications.
You’ll find all the vital information on how to prepare your household, road closures, emergency updates and access to our Emergency Action Guide.

What is a Flood Watch?
The Bureau issues a Flood Watch to provide early advice of a developing situation that may lead to flooding. A Flood Watch is not a warning of imminent flooding.
A Flood Watch provides information about a developing weather situation including forecast rainfall totals, catchments at risk of flooding, and indicative severity where required.

23/12/2025

🔥🚒Mirani rural fire bridge🚒🔥

The volunteers of the brigade will be helping Santa for his 2025 santa run tomorrow the 24th. Santa will start his drive around at approximately 4:30 pm⏰. Hopefully the weather 🌧️will hold off for Santa to deliver all his lollies and joy. Beware it could be loud tomorrow afternoon.📣📢🚨

28/08/2023

Pull up a chair and let’s have a chin-wag about what you can do to assist firefighters who respond to bushfires on your rural property.

💧 Do you have a 50mm camlock fitting on your water tank?
💧 Are your external open water supplies, such as dams, pools, bores or tanks, accessible?
🔑 Is there unrestricted gate access (3m is preferable), as well as an alternate way out?
🔑 Is there space to reverse, turn or pass?
🔑 Is your property clear of overhanging vegetation and overhead powerlines?
⚠️ Are weight limits for bridges and cattle grids clearly signed? (Our RFS trucks weigh up to 10 tonnes)
⚠️ Are there clear signs indicating where water is and how to access it?
⚠️ Is your farm-based firefighting equipment serviceable?
👀 Is your location, such as your street address or lot number, visible?
👀 Is your contact information visible if we need to get in touch?

Help us, help you.

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17/01/2023

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14/10/2022

🔥 Reduce vegetation along access paths.
Mow your lawn regularly.
Remove excess flammable materials such as long dry grass, dead leaves, and branches.
Trim low-lying branches around your home to a height of two metres from the ground.

Display house number at road.
Ensure adequate space for fire trucks to access your home (at least four metres wide and high with turn-around area).

Permits to burn

https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Lighting-Fires-Qld-brochure.pdf

https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/safety-education/using-fire-outdoors/fire-wardens

03/06/2022

🔥 Reduce vegetation along access paths.
Mow your lawn regularly.
Remove excess flammable materials such as long dry grass, dead leaves, and branches.
Trim low-lying branches around your home to a height of two metres from the ground.

Display house number at road.
Ensure adequate space for fire trucks to access your home (at least four metres wide and high with turn-around area).

Permits to burn

https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Lighting-Fires-Qld-brochure.pdf

https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/safety-education/using-fire-outdoors/fire-wardens

In rural Queensland the use of fire is controlled through the volunteer Fire Warden network. Remember, if you live in an urban or rural fringe community, the Fire Warden could be your local fire station. The Fire Warden’s role includes: granting or rejecting applications for permit to light fire d...

10/11/2021

Cyclone 🌀

Prepare prior to the cyclone season can minimise damage to your property and save you time in an emergency.

Be prepared

Trim branches well clear of your home.
Fit window shutters or at least metal screens.
Clear your property of loose material that could blow about, causing injury or damage during extreme winds.
Have an emergency kit on hand, including battery operated radio, torch and spare batteries.
Keep a list of emergency contact numbers handy.
Be informed

Ask neighbours, the State Emergency Service or council representatives whether cyclones have occurred in your area, what to expect and appropriate actions to take.
Be alert

Keep up-to-date with the progress of a cyclone through information provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Decide as early as possible whether you are going to evacuate (evacuation may be necessary based on predicted wind speeds and storm surge heights).
Listen for official advice, which will be given on the local radio, internet and television regarding routes and when to move.
Follow the advice of local authorities in regards to appropriate actions during each stage of the cyclone.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).