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
- Barcaldine Medal Presentation & Lunch | Monday 27 July | 12-2pm | Wellshot Hotel, 20 Main Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Great Keppel Island Truck Handover | Tuesday 28 July | 12-1pm | Hideaway Resort, The Esplanade, Great Keppel Island
- Fraser Coast Cooloola Area BBQ | Wednesday 29 July | 5-7pm | Goomoorian RFB Station
Tin Can Bay Road, Goomboorian - Rockhampton Area Office Truck Handover & Award Presentation | Saturday 1 August | 12-2pm | Cawarral RFB Station, 674 Cawarral Road, Cawarral 4702
Northern Region
- Northern Region Medal Presentation & Truck Handovers | Sunday 26 July | 10am - 12pm | NR Emergency Services Complex, 80 Webb Drive, Townsville
- Gloucester RFB Open Day | Saturday 1 August | 2-3pm | 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
- Moreton Bay Area Awards Ceremony & Vehicle Handover | Sunday 26 July | 9.30-10.30am | Closeburn RFB Station,
8 Andrew Road, Closeburn - South Coast Area Awards Ceremony | Sunday 26 July | 1.45-2.45pm | The Well Community Centre, 58 Highland Way, Upper Coomera
- Somerset Lockyer Area Ceremony & Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 2-3pm | Prenzlau RFB Station, 282 Schulz Road, Prenzlau 4311
- Scenic Rim Award Ceremony and Truck Handover | Saturday 1 August | 2-3pm | RSL Club Beaudesert, 23-25 William St, Beaudesert 4285
South Western Region
- Yuleba RFB BBQ | Saturday 25 July | 4-5pm | Lot 909 Perry St, Yuleba
- Dalby Medal Presentation Ceremony | Saturday 29 July | 6-8pm | Miles Leichhardt Centre
29 Dawson Street, Miles - Inglewood Medal Presentation | Thursday 30 July | 4-6pm | Inglewood Macintyre Sports
61 Chilcott Street, Inglewood - Toowoomba Medal Presentation and Truck Handovers | Saturday 1 August | 10am-12pm | Haden Hall, Boundary Street, Haden
- 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