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Volunteer firefighters across the Cassowary Coast were recognised during Rural Fire Service Queensland Week. Photo source: Queensland Fire Department
Volunteer firefighters across the Cassowary Coast were recognised for their dedication during Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) Week 2026, with a Far North brigade taking out one of the service's highest regional honours.
The Killaloe Rural Primary Producer Brigade, near Port Douglas, has been named the Northern Region Brigade of the Year, recognising its outstanding commitment to emergency response, disaster preparedness and community service.
Rural Fire Service Queensland Week, held from 26th July to 1st August, celebrates the more than 27,000 volunteers who help communities across the State prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
The Queensland Government also used the week to recognise the contribution of volunteer firefighters through continued investment in new appliances, brigade stations, equipment and facility upgrades. More than a dozen new firefighting vehicles werehanded over to brigades during the week, building on the delivery of more than 100 new appliances across Queensland last financial year.
Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy said Rural Fire Service Queensland Week was an opportunity to thank volunteers for the vital role they play in protecting communities.
"Our volunteer firefighters are there when Queenslanders need them most, giving their time to help protect lives, property and communities across the State," Minister Leahy said.
"The Government is backing our volunteer firefighters with the new trucks, new brigade stations, upgraded facilities and equipment they need to respond safely and effectively.”
Queensland Fire Department Commissioner Steve Smith said the work of Rural Fire Service Queensland volunteers extended well beyond emergency incidents.
"The work of our RFSQ volunteers is truly outstanding. They are not only protecting life and property during emergencies but also turning up to training nights, preparedness meetings and community events," Commissioner Smith said.
"They are the friendly faces their neighbours can count on to help them stay informed, prepared and educated."
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