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- Lighting fires in Queensland The first step is to check the Current Fire Bans page for any fire restrictions in place.In Queensland, the Fire Services Act 1990 is the principal legislation that deals with lighting fires in the open. The Act provides a systematic approach to the authorised use and control of fire in the open and for…
- Emergency Management Levy The Urban Fire Levy Scheme was introduced in 1984 to partially fund the Queensland Fire Service. Since then the Fire Service and the Levy have both evolved.Today we deliver emergency management services through Queensland Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire Service Queensland and the Emergency Management Levy remains our…
- Outdoor fire safety Every year we respond to fires that threaten people, property and the environment. Some of these fires escape from smaller fires that are part of permitted activities and some are caused by irresponsible behaviour.If people are careful with fire, the loss and damage can be greatly reduced.The information will help…
- Hazardous chemicals emergency planning Emergency planningQueensland’s Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (section 43) stipulates that all workplaces must have a written emergency plan.There are additional obligations if hazardous materials are used, handled or stored at a workplace.If the quantity of schedule 11 hazardous chemicals exceeds…
- Lithium-ion battery safety What are lithium-ion batteries?Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that can store more energy in less space than traditional batteries. They are more lightweight and compact than other batteries. are common in e-scooters, e-bikes and vapespower most household rechargeable devices like mobile…
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- Disaster Management The Queensland Government is delivering one of the most significant bodies of change to Queensland's disaster and emergency management system, ensuring we are best placed to continue delivering exceptional services to all Queenslanders. Work is underway ahead of the 2024 natural disaster season, with the goal to…
- Prepare for bushfires A well prepared home is easier to defend and reduces the risk to surrounding properties. Use the following as a guide to start preparing before the higher risk bushfire period.…