THE stations have been fully manned, control points established and water bombers set for lift-off after the Bureau of Meteorology predicted extreme fire conditions for the Southern Downs over the next two days.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) manager of rural operations for south western region Colin Neal said resources from across the state have been positioned in the south western region to respond to potential fires.

"We're expecting extreme fire conditions across the south west, which will include very hot and dry winds," he said.

"These conditions make it very difficult to contain vegetation fires which flare up, so we're asking residents to take extra precautions.

"Incident control points have been set up in Warwick, Dalby and Roma.

"Two water bombers are on stand by at Massie and two aerial support aircrafts are also positioned in the region."

Mr Neal said the incident control points would be used to manage any fires in the area.

"They have been fully staffed," he said.

"The Warwick incident control point will cover the Southern Downs Regional Council area and into Goondiwindi.

"They are always set up ready to go and all the facilities are there."

Mr Neal said the Warwick control point would be manned with a mixture of local and Toowoomba firefighters.

The QFRS have suspended all controlled burns until Saturday.

"Under no circumstance should property owners conduct permit burns this week," Mr Neal said.

"Landowners who have conducted hazard reduction burns recently should take immediate steps to ensure their fire has been properly extinguished.

"Those planning to do a burn once the permit suspension is lifted should contact their local fire warden or area office."

Mr Neal urged residents to be extra vigilant.

"If there is a fire it is going to be very hard to contain," he said.

"Sparks from grinders and other common machinery can easily ignite grassland and a major bushfire can take hold very quickly.

"Landowners should minimise the risk of a fire starting by taking precautions and having fire extinguishers ready.

"Don't be careless with cigarette butts either.

"I've seen some devastating fires caused by cigarette butts tossed out car windows.

"This is so easily prevented and I'm calling on the community to be vigilant."

Mr Neal said it was crucial residents have prepared their property and finalised their bushfire survival plan, which can be downloaded from the Rural Fire Service website.

For more bushfire tips head to ruralfire.qld.gov.au.