Jimboomba fire station Captain Bernie Savage has been named as one of Logan’s Commonwealth Games baton bearers.
Mr Savage is one of 3800 people chosen across Australia to take part.
He is set to relay in the Beenleigh celebration district on Sunday, April 1.
Mr Savage said he was excited to take part in a small part of the games.
“I am so humbled to be chosen as one of these relayers,” he said.
“It’s such an honour.”
Mr Savage said it had been hard to keep the secret for a week.
“After 12 o’clock (on October 18) I was allowed to tell my family and friends,” he said.
Mr Savage said he would have to walk about 250 metres with the baton.
David Kenny, of Mundoolun, Kailtin Relf, of Munruben, and Keith Revell, of Logan Village will also join the Beenleigh baton relay.
More than a dozen Logan representatives will carry the baton in the celebrations at Beenleigh and Daisy Hill.
City of Logan Mayor Luke Smith said the Queen’s Baton Relay recognised the achievements and aspirations of Australians from all walks of life.
“Our local batonbearers are dedicated to helping improve the lives of others, and being part of the Queen’s Baton Relay recognises their efforts,” he said.
“We are extremely proud of our baton bearers, who will be a part of history as the Queen’s Baton Relay makes its way around Australia to the Games’ opening ceremony on April 4.”
The baton relay starts its Australian journey on December 25, 2017, 100 days before the opening ceremony.
Since its launch from Buckingham Palace, London, on March 13, the baton has inspired athletes and fans across Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas and Europe.
It is in Malaysia and is set to visit the remaining 15 Commonwealth nations in Asia and Oceania before arriving in Brisbane on Christmas Eve.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk launched the list of 3800 Australians who will carry the baton.
“The … names have been compiled by judging panels in each state and territory, allowing local knowledge to play the greatest possible role in the selection process,” the Premier said.
Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones said the baton bearers were in for the experience of a lifetime – one they would cherish for the rest of their lives.
“The games is our once in a lifetime opportunity to show the world what Queensland has to offer,” she said.
The baton will start its final Queensland leg on March 3 at Horn Island, north Queensland, for a month-long journey around the state before the games start on April 4.
For the full list of baton bearers and celebration communities, go to gc2018.com/qbr.
