The RFBAQ Management Committee met today and approved the three grants that were tabled.
North Millstream RFB on the Atherton Tablelands has 12 active members and 3 support members. They were approved for $4,498 to buy locally a ride on mower and brush cutter. Previously the brigade has received a FLiR and Buy Local Grant of $4044.35 from the RFBAQ.
Gemfields RFB in the Emerald RFSQ Area has 18 active members and 3 support members, and was approved for $5,000 for road base to stop their carpark area getting swamped at their Sapphire fire shed. Previously the brigade has received $5,000 to complete a training room on the fire shed, a grant for a laptop, a communication grant and Buy Local Grant.
Northern Region Operations Support Group has 40 active members and was approved for $5,635 towards a portable oven. NROSG holds about 500 frozen meals and this portable oven will allow hot food to be provided during fire, flood or cyclone. Previous grants have been a Buy Local Grant of $4,277, a portable, potable water tank and pump for $19,194.50.
In the last financial year, the RFBAQ has provided $866,163.98 ex GST to brigades through the donation of the FusionCruiser, Buy Local Brigade Grants, Standard Grants, Brigade Resource packs and Brigade Specific Donations.
Over the last 5 years the RFBAQ has provided over $6 million, which is a phenomenal achievement for a small state-based charity.
That’s real, on the ground support and improvement for brigades and brigade members across Queensland and shows that the objects of the Association are being met –
The objects for which the Association is established are: -
To consider and make representation in matters affecting the welfare and efficiency of Rural Fire Brigades and Brigade Members.
To provide financial assistance and support to Rural Fire Brigades and their Brigade Members
Here is a link to funded grants - https://www.rfbaq.org/previous-grants
Here is a link to apply for a grant - https://www.rfbaq.org/grants
Thank you to all Queenslanders, as it is your support through purchasing art union tickets and making donations that allows us to provide grants such as those above to Qld Rural Fire Brigades.
