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- Impact Analysis Statements (IAS) The Queensland Government Better Regulation Policy requires an Impact Analysis Statement (IAS) for all regulatory proposals. The policy provides guidance for the development and review of legislation, and the IAS is an assessment of the regulatory proposal. IASs are approved by the Minister and…
- Find us Find a QFR fire station or RFSQ office or brigade *Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) Auxiliary stations and Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) brigades are not operated on a 24/7 basis. In the event of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).Head OfficeEmergency Services Complex,125 Kedron Park RoadKedron 4031(GPO Box 1425…
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- Lithium-ion battery safety: take charge What are lithium-ion batteries?Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday rechargeable devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, vapes, power tools, e-scooters, e-bikes and electric vehicles. However, if not used, stored or disposed of correctly, these batteries can pose a serious fire risk. To keep…
- Presumptive cancer legislation for firefighters Since 2015, Queensland legislation has deemed certain cancers to be work-related for firefighters. In August 2024, Queensland Parliament passed amendments to expand the scope of cancers and Queensland now has the most comprehensive Workers’ Compensation scheme for firefighters in Australia…
- Disclosure Log 2025 January Date Valid: 02/01/…
- 2024 Emergency Management Reforms The Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced into the Queensland Parliament on 7 March 2024 by the Honourable Nikki Boyd MP, Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and Minister for Corrective Services.The Bill amends the Disaster Management Act 2003, the Disaster…
- Smoke Alarm Reforms Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016Following a tragic house fire in Slacks Creek in 2011 which claimed the lives of 11 people, including eight children under 18, changes were made to Queensland’s domestic smoke alarm legislation to provide for the staged implementation (from 1 January…
- 2026 Australasian Road Crash Rescue Challenge and the Industrial & Domestic Rescue Challenge The 2026 Australasian Road Crash Rescue Challenge and the Industrial & Domestic Rescue Challenge, planned for 22-28 June 2026, will be rescheduled.Organised by the Australian Rescue Organisation (ARO), this one event features two challenges,…
- Disclosure Log 2026 January Date Valid: 05/01/…