The firefighters from Amity Point and Dunwich Fire Stations Cyril Campbell, David Thellander and Keith Borey endured 14-hour shifts, protecting the communities and homes in the path of the fires.

The crews left North Straddie on October 13 and returned on October 19, after relief crews from NSW arrived in Rockhampton.

Amity Point Fire Station firefighter Keith Borey said the shifts had been exhausting, but a part of the job.

"It was the first time any of the crew had been away to help fight fires. It was good work. They were long hours, but that's our job and we put in the effort for the team and the community," Keith said.

"We were placed all over, from Mount Archer and Rockhampton to Yeppoon."

Mr Borey said on one of their shifts properties had almost been taken by fire.

"I went out one night for my shift in New Zealand Gully and there was a fire front there and I was with rural fire brigades protecting a house it was too close," Mr Borey said.

"It is very dry up there. The grasses were long and they had had no rain.

"I would like to go back and help the community out if the fire does spark up again."

The Rockhamption bushfire, which has burned for the past three weeks, is now within containment lines.

"The emergency crews were treated well. We had cold drinks and sandwiches offered to us constantly. The community members were just worried about their properties but they had faith in us."

Mr Borey said extensive backburning on North Stradbroke Island over the past couple of months should prevent large bushfires.

"Up in Rocky the grasses were extremely long and dry, but on Straddie the back burning has been taken care of so we are not as much at risk," he said.