Bumper funding for Mt Isa and Charters Towers fire and emergency services
Construction of a new Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) station at Charters Towers will headline a multimillion dollar boost to fire and emergency services in North Queensland.
View ArticleMajor boost for Toowoomba region’s fire and emergency services
More than $11 million has been earmarked in the Palaszczuk Government’s latest Budget for the new fire station and HQ for the Toowoomba region’s emergency services.
View ArticleBudget hits the mark for fire and emergency services in state’s south east
The Palaszczuk Government has delivered for south-east Queenslanders in the State Budget with a multimillion dollar investment in new fire stations and upgrades.
View ArticleIndependent reports endorse natural disaster management
Independent reviews have endorsed Queensland’s handling of its most recent natural disasters.
View ArticleSpecialist QFES firefighters performing rescues in state’s most difficult...
A specialist group of highly-trained Queensland firefighters is tackling some of the state’s most difficult mountain terrain to perform rescues.
View ArticleFirefighters gear up for Australasian Rescue Challenge
Queensland’s Fire and Rescue firefighters are honing their road crash rescue skills in preparation for this year’s Australasian Rescue Challenge.
View ArticleSES partnership sparks $200,000 of equipment handovers
Queensland’s State Emergency Service (SES) has renewed its successful partnership with Energy Queensland and Powerlink Queensland, helping the State’s Orange Army be well equipped to face disasters and...
View ArticleBushfire season officially underway
Queensland’s bushfire season officially starts today, 1 August.
View ArticlePalaszczuk Government boosts fire and emergency services in State’s south west
The Toowoomba region received a major boost today after new fire trucks were officially handed over in Millmerran and Pittsworth by Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford.
View ArticleQueensland leads global disaster response capability
Queensland is today the proud host of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting.
View ArticleCrews up to mountain challenge
On-ground works are underway on schedule on a $6 million project to maintain a critical transmission line perched on a steep Far North Queensland mountainside.
View ArticleThank a volunteer firie on Yellow Ribbon Day
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Craig Crawford has paid tribute on Yellow Ribbon Day to volunteer Rural Fire Service (RFS) fighters across Queensland who put their lives on the line to protect...
View ArticleBushfire assistance extended for more Queensland communities
THE HON DAVID LITTLEPROUD MP
View ArticleBushfire assistance extended for southern Queensland Communities
THE HON DAVID LITTLEPROUD MP
View ArticleSeptember bushfire review to ensure best practice continues across Queensland
A thorough review will be conducted into the state’s emergency response to the September bushfires that have affected large parts of south east Queensland.
View ArticleEmergency Management Levy change delivers for craft brewers
The Queensland Government has introduced new classifications to the Queensland Emergency Management Levy, ensuring craft brewers and distillers pay a lower rate than their larger counterparts.
View ArticleA turtle-y new experience now on sale at Mon Repos
Construction is nearing an end on the new multimillion-dollar interpretive turtle centre at Mon Repos, which is due to open in time for nesting season this November.
View ArticlePremier encourages bushfire awareness
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has encouraged people to become more bushfire aware with a series of open days at Queensland fire stations.
View ArticleFirefighters gather to honour fallen colleagues
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) personnel around the state will today pause to remember the sacrifice and bravery of firefighters killed in the line of duty.
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