Dear colleagues,
I have some more encouraging news to share with you all on the firefighter who was injured at a grassfire at Maidenwell on Thursday afternoon.
The firefighter’s condition, while still very serious, has improved to stable and they remain in the Royal Brisbane and Womens’ Hospital (RBWH).
This morning, RFSQ Acting Chief Officer Ben Millington and I again visited family members at the hospital and passed on the well wishes of all QFD and RFSQ members. We will continue to be with them in the days, weeks and months ahead as they recover. Support is also continuing for the firefighter’s fellow, and neighbouring, brigade members, as well as RFSQ Area Office staff.
The family has asked us to pass on their thanks for the overwhelming support and care they are receiving from QFD, RFSQ and the wider community. They appreciate their privacy being respected at this very difficult time and we will honour that and provide updates in line with their wishes.
Again, if you feel you could benefit from support, go to the Fire and Emergency Services Support Network (FESSN) website to locate your preferred counsellor or contact the 24/7 on-call counsellor on 1800 805 980 (calls returned within 2 hours). Counselling services are also extended to immediate family members.
Please continue to keep this firefighter and their family in your thoughts, and keep looking out for each other.
Regards,
Steve Smith AFSM
Commissioner
QFD
