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- Rural Fire Service Queensland History The Prevent the Careless Use of Fire Act 1865 was introduced as the first legislation for rural fire management practices in Queensland. This prompted the beginning of a number of rural landowners banding together to protect their properties and communities. But it wasn't until after the…
- Know your risks Is your property at risk?All Queenslanders need to be prepared for bushfire. You don’t have to live in the bush to be threatened by bushfires, just close enough to be affected by burning material, embers, and smoke.If you answer yes to any of the questions below you are…
- Firefighter Honour Roll This roll of honour commemorates all Queensland Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1877. Name | Rank | Location | Date of DeathJames Thomas MOONEY | Firefighter | Brisbane City Volunteer | 25/03/1877William BOUCH | Assistant Superintendent | Central Fire Station | 11/11/1891Nicholas F…
- Monitor Fire Danger Ratings Fire Danger Ratings let you know how dangerous a fire would be if one broke out in your area today. Ratings are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire. The Australian Fire Danger Rating system (AFDRS) is nationally consistent, so wherever you…
- Role types From the frontline to behind the scenes, here's a list of some different types of roles available with us.All roles Firefighter…
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- Supporting our people Fire and Emergency Services Support NetworkThe Fire and Emergency Services Support Network (FESSN) provides access to a team of highly qualified Psychologists and Counsellors in addition to Peer Support Officers, available to staff, volunteers with counselling services available to immediate family members,…
- Watch for the warnings WarningsAll Queenslanders should be familiar with the official warning system for fire and hazardous material incidents. When there’s a fire or hazardous material incident in your area, it’s up to you to take notice, stay informed, make decisions and act…
- Referral Agency Advice We perform an important role as a referral agency to provide advice on building work assessable against the Building Act 1975.Under the terms of the Planning Act 2016 and associated legislation, referral to us for advice is required for any application for building work that involves a fire safety system and:requires…