Rural Fire Service Queensland Week 2026

Celebrating the volunteers who protect Queensland communities

From 26 July to 1 August 2026, Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) will celebrate the volunteers who help keep communities safe across the state.

RFSQ volunteers play a vital role in protecting lives, property and the environment. They respond to incidents, support bushfire preparedness, and work closely with their communities year-round.

RFSQ Week is an opportunity to recognise their contribution and share the stories of the people behind the uniform.

Recognising our volunteers

Across Queensland, thousands of volunteers give their time, skills and experience to support their communities.

RFSQ Week acknowledges their commitment, teamwork and professionalism, and the important role they play in community safety.

Throughout the week, brigades, communities and partner agencies will come together to celebrate and recognise volunteers in ways that are meaningful at a local level. 

RFSQ Week Awards

The RFSQ Week Awards recognise outstanding contribution across the volunteer workforce.

These awards highlight individuals and brigades who demonstrate leadership, commitment and service to their communities. 

Award categories

• State Volunteer Member of the Year
• Regional Volunteer Member of the Year
• State Young Volunteer of the Year
• Regional Young Volunteer of the Year
• Regional Brigade of the Year

Nominations

Nominations are open from 15 April to 10 June 2026.

If you know a volunteer or brigade making a difference in your community, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

Working together

RFSQ volunteers work closely with partner agencies, local government and community organisations to support a coordinated emergency response.

RFSQ Week also recognises these partnerships and the shared commitment to keeping Queensland communities safe. 

Get involved

There are many ways to be part of RFSQ Week:

• Thank a local volunteer
• Attend a community or brigade event
• Follow and share RFSQ stories online
• Nominate a volunteer or brigade for an award

Every contribution helps recognise the people who give their time to protect their communities.

Key dates

• Award nominations open: 15 April 2026
• Award nominations close: 10 June 2026
• RFSQ Week: 26 July – 1 August 2026 

Events near you!

Central Region

• Preseason workshop and RFSQ Week BBQ | Sunday 26 July | 9am - 1pm | Banana Shire Hall,  Bowen Street, Gladstone
• Volunteer appreciation BBQ followed by pre-season workshop | Monday 27 July | 12pm | Dysart Fire & Rescue Station, 27 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Dysart.
• RFSQ Week - Central West Area Lunch and Medal Presentation | Monday 27 July | 12pm |     
  Wellshot Hotel, 20 Main Avenue, Ilfracombe
• RFS Week Fraser Coast Cooloola Area Thank you BBQ #1 | Monday 27 July | 5pm |     
  RHQ Courtyard, 98 Lennox Street, Maryborough 
• RFSQ Rockhampton Area Office Great Keppel Island Truck Handover | Tuesday 28 July | 12pm | Hideaway Resort, The Esplanade, Great Keppel Island
• RFSQ Week thank you BBQ | Tuesday 28 July | 12pm | Mount Perry RFB Station, cnr Flora and Elliot Streets, Mount Perry
• RFSQ Week BBQ and award presentation | Wednesday 29 July | 11am | South Burnett Area Office,  101 Youngman Street, Kingaroy
• RFS Week Fraser Coast Cooloola Area Thank you BBQ #2 | Wednesday 29 July |     
  5pm | Goomboorian RFB Station, Tin Can Bay Rd, Goomboorian
• RFSQ Week thank you BBQ | Wednesday 29 July | 5.30pm | Bundaberg Burnett Area Office, 57 Wyllie Street, Thabeban
• Meet and Greet / Volunteer appreciation BBQ | Thursday 30 July | 12pm | Emerald SES, Caringal Road, Emerald
• RFS Week Fraser Coast Cooloola Area Thank you BBQ #3 | Friday 31 July | 5pm | Kilkivan Fire Station - Wide Bay Hwy, Kilkivan
• RFSQ Gladstone Area Medal Presentation & Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 10am | Boyne Valley RFB Station, 4457 Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley
• RFSQ Rockhampton Area Office Award Presentation and  Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 12pm | Cawarral RFB Station, 674 Cawarral Road, Cawarral

Northern Region

• Northern Region Medal Presentation & Truck Handovers | Sunday 26 July | 10am - 12pm | NR Emergency Services Complex, 80 Webb Drive, Townsville
• RFSQ Community Engagement - Cowboys vs Roosters NRL Game | Friday 29 July | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
• Sarina Show – RFSQ community engagement | Saturday 1 August | Sarina Showgrounds, Bruce Highway Sarina
• Midge Point RFB Open Day | Saturday 1 August | 10am-3pm | Midge Point RFB Station, 1481 Midge Point Road, Midge Point
• Wet Tropics area community event (Bloomfield Bazaar) | Saturday 1 August | 12-4pm | Bloomfield Community Hall, 2703 Bloomfield Road
• Seaforth Car Show – RFSQ community engagement | Sunday 2 August | 8am-3pm | Seaforth Cricket Grounds, Walsh Avenue, Seaforth
• Gloucester RFB Open Day | Sunday 2 August | 9am-1pm | Gloucester RFB Station, 8 Dingo Beach Road, Dingo Beach

South Eastern Region

• RFSQ Week Launch Event - Sunshine Coast BBQ & Truck Handovers | Sunday 26 July | 1-3pm | Cooroibah RFB Station, 4 Old Tewantin Road, Cooroibah 4565
• Fernvale RFB Open Day | Sunday 26 July | 10am | Fernvale RFB Station, Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale 4306
  Gatton Springdale RFB Open Day | Sunday 26 July | 10am | Gatton Springdale RFB Station, 640 Gatton Esk Road, Lake Claredon 4343
• Pumicestone RFB Community Information Day | Sunday 26 July | 10am | Pumicestone RFB Station, 52 Alice Street, Donnybrook 4510
• Moreton Bay Area Awards Ceremony & Vehicle Handover | Sunday 26 July | 9.30-10.30am | Closeburn RFB Station, 8 Andrew Road, Closeburn 4520
• Coomera Valley RFB Open Day | Sunday 26 July | 10am | Coomera Valley RFB Station, Gawler Place, Upper Coomera 4209
• South Coast Area Awards Ceremony | Sunday 26 July | 1.45-2.45pm | The Well Community Centre, 58 Highland Way, Upper Coomera  4209
• Somerset Lockyer Area Ceremony & Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 2-3pm | Prenzlau RFB Station, 282 Schulz Road, Prenzlau 4311
• Narangba RFB Open Day | Saturday 1 August | 10am | Narangba RFB Station, 1 Helium Street, Narangba 4504
• Guanaba RFB Open Day | Saturday 1 August | 10am | Guanaba RFB Station, Lot 10 Tarata Road, Guanaba 4210
• Scenic Rim Award Ceremony and Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 2-3pm | RSL Club Beaudesert, 23-25 William St, Beaudesert 4285
   

South Western Region

• Amby RFSQ Week BBQ | Sunday 26 July | 11am-1pm | 11 George Street, Amby
• Quilpie RFSQ Week PPB Field Day | Monday 27 July | 10am-1.30pm | Quilpie Shire Hall, 62 Brolga Street Quilpie
• Thargomindah RFSQ Week PPB Field Day | Tuesday 28 July | 10am-1.30pm | Kullilli Room – Visitor Centre, 37 Dowling Street, Thargominda
• Millmerran RFSQ Week BBQ | Tuesday 28 July | 4–8pm | RFB Shed, Rosella Avenue, The Pines
• Cunnamulla RFSQ Week PPB Field Day | Wednesday 29 July | 10am–1.30pm | Kookaburra Room – CCE 49 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla
• Morven RFSQ Week PPB Field Day | Thursday 30 July | 10am – 1.30pm | Morven Community Hall, 54-56 Albert Street, Morven
• Miles RFSQ Week Medal Presentation | Wednesday 29 July | 6-7.30pm | Miles Leichhardt Centre, 29 Dawson Street, Miles
• RFSQ Week Thank You Event | Thursday 30 July | 10am–2pm | Dirranbandi Hotel
• RFSQ Week Thank You Event | Thursday 30 July | 5–7pm | 21 New Street, Dalby
• Inglewood RFSQ Week Medal Presentation | Thursday 30 July | 4-6pm | Inglewood Macintyre Sports, 61 Chilcott Street, Inglewood
• Augathella RFSQ Week PPB Field Day | Friday 31 July | 10am–1.30pm | Augathella Town Hall, 73 Main Street, Augathella
• Bollon RFSQ Week Event | Friday 31 July | 10am–2pm | Bollon Tennis Club, 3 Wallam St, Bollon
• Toowoomba RFSQ Week Medal Presentation and Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 10am-12pm | Haden Hall, Boundary Street, Haden
• RFSQ Week Charleville RFB Volunteer Recognition BBQ | Saturday 1 August | 11am–2pm | 95 Galatea Street, Charleville
• Dalveen Medal Presentation and Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 2-4pm | Dalveen Community Hall Pine Cres, Dalveen 

State Headquarters

Albion HQ | Thursday 30 July 2026 | 10-11 am | QFD Headquarters, 240 Sandgate Road, Albion