Firebirds were the most successful team during the ANZ Championship era, playing in five grand finals and winning three premierships, in 2011, 2015 and 2016.

[2][3][4][5][6][7] Together with Adelaide Ravens, Adelaide Thunderbirds, Melbourne Kestrels, Melbourne Phoenix, Perth Orioles, Sydney Sandpipers and Sydney Swifts, Firebirds were one of the founding members of the league.

[8][9] Between 2005 and 2009, Vicki Wilson, a former Australia netball international, served as Firebirds head coach.

[10][11][12][13][14] In 2006 Firebirds reached their first play-off series, losing 58–56 in the semi-finals to Melbourne Phoenix.

In February 2019, they moved into a new permanent home, the Queensland State Netball Centre.