Amanda Gearing Queensland Flood Collection

Images showing destruction caused by the floods including the damage caused to Murphys Creek Road and Spring Bluff Railway Bridge and the railway line at Spring Bluff.

Video taken with voice over showing running water at Murphys Creek. The voice over describes the deluge.

Video taken whilst driving along Murphys Creek Road, Spring Bluff, showing the after effects of the flood.

Video taken with voice over showing the power of the flood waters lifting bitumen off Murphys Creek Road, Spring Bluff, and moving it beside the road complete with the line marking.

Video taken with voice over showing the power of the flood waters damaging Murphys Creek Road, Spring Bluff, and pointing out where one house was swept away by the flood waters.

Video taken with voice over describing the power of the flood waters destroying Spring Bluff Railway Bridge, pulling out trees, and pointing out where a house was swept by the flood waters down the stream.

Video taken of David, a member of the Murphys Creek Rural Fire Brigade, describing how the flood waters effected their headquarters and fire trucks and equipment.

Murphys Creek Rural Fire Brigade is a volunteer fire brigade which looks after Murphys Creek and also the area extending from the foot of the Toowoomba Range, to Ballard and Costellos Road in the Upper Lockyer. Their headquarters was completely inundated by floodwaters which reached 1.5 metres and they lost three of their fire trucks.

Video taken with voice over showing the effects on the Murphys Creek Rural Fire Brigade headquarters.

Video taken with voice over showing running water from Murphys Creek. The voice over describes how Murphys Creek was effected by the torrent.

Michael discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: his experience of trying to leave his property and return to his home at Spring Bluff; of the power and effect of the water; the lack of warning regarding the flood and the slow response with assistance through the ordeal.

Ian shares his and his wife's experiences of the 2011 flood including: how the creek rose; the force of the water and the damage caused; and the importance of being prepared and self-reliant.

Sharyn shares her and her daughter's experiences of the 2011 flood including: their journey home from Toowoomba; assisting their neighbours' children and the loss of their neighbours; the community response to the floods; and the Inquiry.

Craig describes his and his wife's experiences of the 2011 flood including: the physical experience and effect of the deluge; the damage; the shock; the personal lessons learnt; and the importance of getting news out.

Images showing the devastation caused by the flood waters to the historic Spring Bluff Railway Station and Bridge.

Ean discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: being on the road when the flood hit; neighbours who went missing; having no power nor means of receiving information; how the community and authorities responded; and the post-flood clean-up and work of volunteers.

Digital copy of a hand-drawn map of relevant flood points in Spring Bluff.

Lynette shares her and her husband's experiences of the 2011 flood including: the volume of water; her husband's experience of clinging to a tree after being swept away by the water; property damage; lessons learnt and recovery.

Nathan discusses his role in the 2011 flood as a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Swift Water Rescue Operator based in Ipswich. Nathan describes his and his colleague Phil Paff's rescue operations at Postmans Ridge, Murphys Creek and Grantham as well as the difficult job of recovering bodies.

Images showing the devastation caused by the flood waters to the Murphys Creek Rural Fire Brigade headquarters.

Video taken whilst driving along Murphys Creek Road, Murphys Creek, showing the after effects of the flood especially to the vegetation.

Video taken with voice over showing the after effects of the flood including evidence of debris.

Video taken showing the continued water flow in Murphys Creek and the after effects of the flood including evidence of debris.

Video taken whilst driving along Murphys Creek Road, Murphys Creek, showing the after effects of the flood especially the damage caused to the road.

Video taken of Chrisa at Murphys Creek Tavern, Murphys Creek, speaking about the loss of power and communication once the water came through Murphys Creek which meant locals could not call for assistance or find out whether family or friends were okay.

Video taken with voice over showing police searching for missing persons.

Nelly shares her and her sister's experiences of the 2011 flood including: rising water around their home; moving cars; helping neighbours; as well as after effects and reflections.

Digital copy of a hand drawn map of relevant flood points which feature in Nelly Gitshman's oral history.

Rick discusses his experience of the 2011 floods at home with his children including: the physical aspect of the rising floods; people clinging to trees; the limited Telstra services to call for assistance; and the personal lessons he has taken from the experience of the floods.

Shauna shares her and her husband's experiences of the 2011 flood including: being away from their home in Murphys Creek for her medical treatment in Brisbane and losing their home whilst they were away; and the difficult road to recovery.

Susan describes her experiences with her brother during the 2011 flood including: abandoning the house in a boat; being swept away and rescued by her brother; her husband being away in Morocco at the time; and the lessons she has learnt from the disaster.

Sue shares her and her children and neighbours' experiences of the 2011 flood including: how the flooding just crept up on them, having to wade through the waters; the rising waters, mud and damage caused; the importance of having people around you and the process of healing.

Digital copy of a hand-drawn map of relevant flood points in Murphys Creek.

Scott discusses his role in the 2011 flood as a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Acting Station Officer. He shares the experience of swift water evacuations in Grantham, evacuating buildings, searching areas, performing rescues including a newborn baby and locating the body of Donna Rice.

Video taken with voice over showing heavy rain and flood waters flowing along Windermere Terrace on the Range in Toowoomba and flowing overland down the mountain.

Photo captured at the funeral of 13 year old Jordan Rice and his mother Donna Rice, 43. Over 200 family members and friends came to pay their respects to Donna and Jordan.

Wayne shares his story about his role in the 2011 flood and helping to rescue a mother and daughter.

Video taken of the torrent that swept through Toowoomba. Footage shows the rushing water sweeping cars along.

Peter explains his role in the 2011 flood as a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Station Officer at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Toowoomba. He talks about several rescues including saving a mother and daughter trapped in a car.

Steve discusses his role in the 2011 flood as a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Officer in Charge at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Toowoomba. He talks about there being no special warning of the flood and how the rescue crews were co-ordinated and responded to the disaster.

Images showing the floodwaters in downtown Toowoomba.

Images showing the rescue of Eddie Spark from flooded Dent Street, Toowoomba.

A copy of the conversation log of Donna Rice's 000 phone call with Senior Constable Jason Wheeler.

A copy of the conversation log of Jordan Rice's 000 phone call with the operator.

John explains his role in the 2011 flood as a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Senior Firefighter and Level 2 Swift Water Rescue Operator at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Toowoomba. He discusses managing the rescue of Eddie Spark from a tree outside Grand Central Shopping Centre, Toowoomba.

Eddie shares his experience of the 2011 flood when he was trapped in rising floodwater in the Toowoomba CBD and how he was rescued.

Greg discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including the fact that he was driving a truck loaded with chemicals and his efforts to rescue a distressed motorist.

Digital copies of hand-drawn maps of relevant flood points in Toowoomba.

Anthea describes her experience of the 2011 flood including the flooding of her and her husband's antique store.

Ben discusses his and his wife's experiences of the 2011 flood including: sandbagging their home and shop but not really knowing about the perils to come; the pouring rain and driving winds; how they hadn't seen the water come in whilst they were working in their shop and the dangers that followed. Ben also reflects on lessons learnt.

Images of the flood waters including inundation of the Burton home.

Norm describes his experiences with his son during the 2011 flood including: not getting any warnings; rising waters and its speed and force; watching their stock float away at their service station Heady’s Pitstop, how their back wall exploded; how items like cars and freezers were washed away; and how Norm's son got stuck and was rescued by a neighbour.

CCTV footage showing heavy rain and a stationary white car at Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop.

CCTV footage showing heavy rain and the white car backing out at Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop.

CCTV footage showing heavy rain and flooding through Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop.

CCTV footage showing more of the rising deluge through Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop.

CCTV footage showing the inundation in store at Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop.

CCTV footage showing more inundation in store from another angle and attempts to open a window at Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop.

Video taken with sound which shows heaving rain and the rushing torrent through Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop.

Video taken showing the after effects of the flood in Norm Head's house and in his yard including the presence of think mud.

Video taken showing the after effects of the flood in store at Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop and his home including the presence of think mud.

Images taken showing the after effects of the flood at Norm Head's service station, Heady’s Pitstop including the presence of think mud. They also show volunteers assisting in the clean up.

Rezwanul shares his experience of the 2011 flood including: driving to work as the flood waters rose; how his car stalled; how two of his colleagues helped tow the car out; and how ironic it was that he was flooded in a hilly place in Queensland when he was from Bangladesh.

Michael discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: driving his truck and seeing a large volume of water on the highway when he reached Withcott; and how he saved motorists who were trapped in their car which was floating in the rising waters.

Paul describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: how water, mud and rocks flowing down the highway made driving dangerous; how he parked his vehicle across the highway to stop other motorists driving into dangerous areas; and how flood warnings are imperative.

Shayne shares her and her daughter's experiences of the 2011 flood including: getting trapped in their car in the rising water and being rescued by Michael Munchow.

Photos showing the flood waters around Heady's Pitstop.

Neil discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: the floodwaters that surrounded the hotel that he and his wife owned in Withcott; his worry for those staying there; how the hotel withstood the floodwaters; and how it became a refuge for hundreds of motorists stranded on the highway by the flood.

Photos showing the flood waters around Tyco Pumping Systems.

Digital copy of a hand-drawn map of relevant flood points in Withcott.

Rod describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: the lack of warning; the driving rain and its effects; attempting to urge a neighbour, Sylvia Baillie, to leave to no avail; trying to save a neighbour's horses and his vintage cars; and the lessons he learnt from the disaster. Sylvia Baillie tragically drowned in the floods.

Images showing the aftermath of the torrent and flooding around Rod Alford's place including images of the slab upon which Sylvia Baillie's house once stood before it was swept away. Sylvia Baillie tragically drowned in the floods.

Images showing a cross to mark Sylvia Baillie near the slab upon which her house once stood. An image of Sylvia Baillie, who tragically drowned in the floods, is also included.

Len shares his and his parents' experiences of the 2011 flood including: seeing cars, shipping containers and a house swept down the creek; and how they believe better communication systems should be put in place to deal with future disasters.

Tim describes his and his brother-in-law's experiences of the 2011 flood including: how the water rushed at their feet and how they assisted others in danger escape.

Garth discusses his experience of the 2011 flood with his son including: how the creek rose; assisting neighbours; getting dogs to higher ground; the sound of the trees breaking; waiting on the roof; the excellent work of rescuers; and the importance of community.

Nikki describes her experience of the 2011 flood including: the flooding and the speed of the water; not realising the danger she and her family were in; and being evacuated with her family by the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.

Kevin shares his, his wife's and his two nephews' experiences of the 2011 flood including: when he realised the danger they were in; the amount of rain springing a deluge; being rescued by Brian Willmett and Tim Fittkau and the difficulty of the task; and having to rebuild their destroyed home.

Jeff discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: receiving a call from Nikki Hore to pick up children; helping to pull out a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service truck that was bogged; and assisting with some rescues.

Hugh describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: the heavy rain and rising water; trying to swim to safety with the dogs; being swept out the front fence; personal danger; the force of the water ripping apart buildings; the tragic effects on animals; and the loss of life.

Ruth discusses her son Hugh Sedger’s trauma caused by the 2011 flood and why she allowed Hugh to share his experiences with the media.

Gayle shares her experience of the 2011 flood including: sandbagging and trying to get her stallions to higher ground; when the creek broke its banks; trying to save more horses through flood waters; seeing her neighbour's house collapse around her neighbour and not being able to save her; and surviving by sheer chance.

Brian describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: rescuing neighbours Kevin and Eileen Lees and David and Wendy Patterson and the sheer ordeal of it; how the flood was pushing houses off their slabs; and how we need automated rain gauges and warning systems for future disasters.

Kelly discusses her experience of the 2011 flood including: trying to warn a neighbour to get to safety but not succeeding; and beating herself up for a month after for not saving her.

Digital copy of a hand-drawn map of relevant flood points in Postmans Ridge.

Gavin describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: going to see the flood come down the Lockyer Creek at Helidon Bridge with a friend; and trying to warn motorists of the danger of continuing.

Images showing flood waters at Helidon including the flooding of Lockyer Creek at Helidon Bridge.

Erin, a channel 7 reporter, discusses her and her news crew's experience of the 2011 flood including: being diverted on route to Brisbane to Postmans Ridge and Helidon; and seeing the torrent of water and people trapped on their rooves.

Nathan shares his experience of the 2011 flood including: the experience of quickly rising waters; power lines cracking above; and helping local people round up cattle.

Brad explains his role in the 2011 flood as a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Swift Water Rescue Operator at Helidon. Brad describes his and his colleague Andrew Neil's rescues conducted at Helidon and Grantham; searching in the helicopter until they had to refuel; and getting people out of their houses.

Andrew describes his role in the 2011 flood as a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Special Operations members based at Cannon Hill, Brisbane. Andrew explains his and his colleague Brad Mills' rescues conducted at Helidon and Grantham; the use of the Channel 7 chopper; searching for life in the water; and how they searched cars, trucks, and houses for people stranded.

Neil shares his view of the warning systems that he believes were absent during the 2011 flood and that we need rain and creek gauges for future events as well as warning sirens.

Kendall, a New South Wales rural fire-fighter, discusses being called to relieve flood crews and his role during the 2011 flood.

Sue describes her experience of the 2011 flood including: ringing her sister and warning one of her workers to get out. Sue also contemplates those who were lost and the importance of telling one's story.

Jean shares her experience of the 2011 flood including: seeing with her husband Lloyd, the creek break its banks; trying to save their parrots; feeling terrified and exhausted; getting electrocuted, falling into the water and being grabbed by Lloyd; and the thought that if the water had rushed in the evening, that there would have been more deaths.

Images showing the aftermath of the flooding in and around Jean and Lloyd Wear's home including thick mud and debris which devastated their home.

Lloyd shares his experience of the 2011 flood including: being at home with his wife Jean; water building up outside their windows; trying to get out of the house; getting on the roof; deciding to get off the roof; the amount of water and the debris in it; that they couldn't swim in the water; how they finally managed to get out; and how much the experience has affected them.

Michael discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: driving his truck from the Port of Brisbane and stopping at Helidon Bridge; how the water came up quickly; the roar of the water; that his wife was at home in Toowoomba; losing phone contact with her; and eventually getting back to find that they had lost their home.

Gavin describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: that there were no warnings; being in the tractor shed when the water hit; the speed and roar of the water; getting out of the shed; his feet being cut; recusing the dogs but that one was bitten by a snake; and just waiting for the emergency services to come.

Kelly shares her experience of the 2011 flood including: driving home from her work in Toowoomba; being alerted by neighbours about the creek running through their shed; feeling petrified; not receiving instructions about going or staying; and that there needed to be more communication in such events.

Images of flooding and high waters around the Zischke's property.

Digital copy of a hand-drawn map of relevant flood points in Helidon.

Helen describes her and her husband's experiences of the 2011 flood including: going to the creek and seeing it rising fast; how the water hit when they were backing their car out; seeing a big wall of water; getting out and holding onto the car; being washed off the car; waiting to drown; making it through; nightmares and losing everything.

Document containing images detailing the flood event at Carpendale including time log annotations to demonstrate how quickly the flood waters rose taken on the 3rd, 10th and 25th January, 2011.

Tom discusses what he shared with the Department of Environment and Resource management about the effect of the quarry wall during the 2011 flood.

Tony shares his experience of the 2011 flood including: the issue of the levy bank from the creek to the highway; the amount of water and the speed it was travelling; the whirlpool effect it created; trying to warn others; and calling the police to report that a vast amount of water was going to hit Grantham and Gatton.

Images showing flooding around Tony McIntosh's property including the rushing torrent.

Video of the wall of water coming through Carpendale and audio of a phone call warning people to get out of Grantham because of the incoming wall of water.

Video of the wall of water coming through Carpendale with debris and people talking noting what was happening.

Images showing flooding around Annaka Sippell's property.

Digital copy of a hand-drawn map of relevant flood points in Carpendale.

Judy describes her experience of the 2011 flood including: being alerted to the danger coming by a neighbour; seeing a surge of water flying up the road; climbing onto the roof; going back into the house to collect her dog and other things; climbing back onto the roof; seeing houses with people inside being swept away and hearing them screaming; that her husband Roy has nightmares; and being evacuated by emergency workers to Helidon.

Roy discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: taking mowers to higher ground with his neighbour; coming back and finding the water to their belly-buttons; not being able to get back home; taking refuge in a pub; distressingly seeing a house pass with people he knew in it falling apart; houses flowing past hitting trees; feeling horribly scared; being on the roof and waiting, thinking they’d not get out of this; the effects of such a disaster on self and the lessons that must be learnt.

Images showing flood waters and floating debris around Marnell Fuels, Grantham. There are also images of Dorothy Armstrong's house and helicopter rescue workers.

Video showing the sweeping torrent with debris through Grantham.

Images captured from the emergency helicopter showing from the air a sea of flooding in Grantham and rescue workers rescuing stranded locals.

Video taken from the emergency helicopter showing from the air a sea of flooding in Grantham and rescue workers rescuing stranded locals.

Bess shares her experience of the 2011 flood including: the churning flood waters and its power; hearing people call for help; checking in with her sister; tragically losing her sister Brenda and nephew Josh in the flood; the relief in having the bodies found; organising their funerals; the grief and rebuilding; and the lessons learnt.

Images showing floods waters; the devastation caused by the floods including destruction of homes; the recovery effort including work by the army; and the visit by His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.

Images showing destruction to Bess Fraser's house, and cards left on the wall for Josh's birthday; as well as the destruction to Grantham's old railway bridge over Sandy Creek.

Video taken around the Grantham railway line with voice over of Brad Long recalling his experience of the flood event with Natasha Long.

Video taken of Brad and Natasha Long, with Brad talking about regretting that he hadn't run into Matthew and Stacy Keep's house (their relatives and neighbours) and tried to save the people who died there.

Tragically, Matthew and Stacy's 23 month old baby Jessica and their mothers Dawn Radke and Pauline Magner died in the floods.

Video taken of Brad and Natasha Long, talking about how it feels to come back to their house; how they feel about returning and rebuilding; and what would help the community rebuild.

Video taken whilst driving with Brad and Natasha Long with voice overs following the main street of Grantham looking at the flood destruction and recovery.

Video taken of a Kathy Mahon talking about her experience in the flood event. Video taken waiting for the visit by His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.

Video taken with voice over of Natasha Long describing all that was left of their household possessions.

Katherine describes her experience of the 2011 flood including: seeing the front of the wave and recording it; the realisation of being in danger; moving what she and her brother could to safety including their animals; seeing her mother's belongings floating; and being evacuated to the Helidon RSL for 4 days once the water receded.

Video taken with voice over of the running rapids surrounding Katherine Godley's home.

Andrew discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: not realising what was coming as there was only light rain where he lived in Helidon; being informed of the tidal wave hitting his area; feeling worried for his mother, Jean Gurr in Grantham; and tragically losing her in the flood. Jean Gurr was a great-grandmother.

Wendy shares her experience of the 2011 flood including: getting her grandchildren and son onto her roof; getting her elderly mother Reinskje Van der Werff, on a table but not being able to get her out on the roof; saying goodbye; tragically losing her mother (aged 86); being air lifted after two hours on the roof; and their dog surviving after swimming for hours in the flood waters.

Darren describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: being told by neighbours that a wall of water was coming; having their cars swept away; and escaping onto the roof.

Mark explains his role in the 2011 flood as a Senior Pilot for Emergency Management Queensland including: the shock of seeing the situation on arrival; having to navigate through the weather conditions; weighing up risks; flying into Grantham; pushing the limits of training to help those in dire need; having no maps nor GPS; going by chance; the experience of flying to houses and winching people off rooves; having no communication with others flying; having to leave people behind and feeling relieved that they were rescued; and saving lives together with other rescue teams.

Mark and his other crew members, Daren Parsons and Mark Turner were awarded the National Pride of Australia Medal for saving the lives of 28 people at Grantham during the Queensland floods.

Gilbert describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: helping others; having to negotiate the torrent on top of a car; the need for early warning systems; and the need to learn lessons from the ordeal.

Frank shares his experience of the 2011 flood including: moving cars with his son to higher ground; the speed of the rising water; getting onto the hood of the car but getting thrown off; grabbing a tree; survival; seeing others struggling and being surprised that the death toll was so low; and that an early warning system would have lowered it still.

John discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: being engulfed by the rising water in his car; getting his father Frank on the roof; how quickly the water rose and surged; the dangerous debris; rescuing Holly; and only realising the danger of the situation he faced a few days later.

Video taken of high flood waters surrounding John and Frank King's home including debris in the water.

Video taken with voice overs of John King and his father Frank King being swept in their car in the flood waters. Footage is of their view from the car.

Greg describes his experience of the 2011 flood including: how heavy the rain was; being anxious for his son and daughter-in-law in Grantham; how the flood experience caused him flashbacks to a workforce explosion he endured when he worked as a fire-fighter which caused permanent injury and post-traumatic stress; and the need for better early warning systems.

Brad and Natasha share their experience of the 2011 flood including: how fast the water rose; running to the railway line to climb the fence; being swept up by the flood when the fence gave way; being pulled up on the railway line; running up the hill to higher ground; being worried for family; losing all their possessions; and a need for warnings.

Digital copy of a hand drawn family tree of the Long and Keep families.

Danny discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: the experience of and dealing with the devastating loss of his wife Llync-Chiann Clarke-Jibson (aged 31) and two of their children Garry aged 12 and Jocelyn aged 5.

Kathy describes her and her family's experience of the 2011 flood including: not knowing the flood was hitting on the day; having their home engulfed by flood waters; escaping to the roof, feeling that they wouldn’t survive; seeing their belongings floating away; the need for early warning systems and being rescued.

John shares his and his family's experience of the 2011 flood including: how fast the water was rising; knowing it was going to breach the 1974 flood levels; the inundation of their house; getting the family out on the roof; saying goodbye to one another; being rescued by the helicopter which took several attempts; and the utter gratitude for the work of the helicopter crew.

Allan discusses his experience of the 2011 flood including: driving cars to higher ground, climbing up on the roof; not being able to get to his dad Bruce Marshall; the tragic loss of his father; living after the flood event; and the need for warning systems.

Shirley shares her and her son's experience of the 2011 flood including: having to take shelter in Withcott as they had been on their way to Toowoomba; and trying to help find Allan's dad, Bruce Marshall.

Images showing the flooding of Sandy Creek, Grantham with large amounts of debris including barrels and vegetation in the high waters. Images captured also show cars, boats, and utes being dragged along and livestock and people getting stranded. There are also images from the flood's aftermath and the recovery efforts.

Rachelle describes her experience of the 2011 flood including: the lack of warning; seeing reports of the flood Facebook and on TV; calling her parents in Grantham (Rachelle was in Logan) to warn them; calling the police and pleading for helicopters to go her parents’ house; seeing the rescue of some of her family members on TV; and having to wait on news of her father who thankfully had been rescued too.

Hahns describes his and his family's experience of the 2011 flood including: being alerted by the flood by a neighbour, Rob Wilkin; running with his siblings; seeing people floating on cars; experiencing the water rising; making their way to the evacuation centres; and the need for warning systems.

Ilsa, who was age 4 at the time shares her experience of the 2011 flood including: the big waves, feeling safe with her mum; and running and being carried over the railway bridge.

Klaus, who was age 10 at the time shares his and his family's experience of the 2011 flood including: the mass of water and debris; running with his siblings to the railway bridge; staying at the evacuation centre and losing everything he owned.

Lisa describes her and her children's experience of the 2011 flood including: being alerted by a neighbour, Rob Wilkin, to get out; running with her children and the neighbour Rob; wanting to save the dogs; the mass of water building and its speed; losing 12 of her neighbours; and wanting answers for those people who lost their lives.

Digital copy of a hand-drawn map of relevant flood points which feature in Lisa Spierling's oral history.

Gilda discusses her role in the 2011 flood as incident controller a volunteer firefighter for the Woodlea RFB in Gatton. Gilda describes the coordination and work during the flood event; and the need for better warning systems and debriefs.

Mark explains his role in the 2011 flood as a Rescue Crew Officer at Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) Helicopter Rescue including: the experience and logistics of saving lives in dangerous situations; how decisions are made when responding to unfolding events; and the lessons learnt.

Mark and his other crew members, Daren Parsons and Mark Kempton were awarded the National Pride of Australia Medal for saving the lives of 28 people at Grantham during the Queensland floods.

Marie shares her and her husband's experience of the 2011 flood including: being at home when the flood hit; the house lifting up and floating in the flood water; feeling scared; losing all possessions; being evacuated; reflections and after effects.