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Neutral Operating Position
Tuesday, 10 Aug 2021
In our wanders across Queensland with the Innovation Platform talking to brigade members about crew safety we have developed the Neutral Operating Position.
60% of brigades in the state do not have...

Grants For Brigades And 18 More FLIR Grants Approved
Friday, 6 Aug 2021
The RFBAQ Management Committee met and approved both grants that were tabled for the monthly meeting.
Horseshoe Bay Rural Fire Brigade (on Magnetic Island) in the Townsville RFSQ area has been...

Independent Review Into The QFES
Wednesday, 4 Aug 2021
The Queensland Government has committed to conducting an independent review into the future operations, structure and sustainability of Queensland Fire and Emergency Service.
The...

Rural Fire Service Week 2021
Monday, 2 Aug 2021
"Dear colleagues,
Today we celebrate the start of Rural Fire Service Week and, even though some of us find ourselves in lockdown, I encourage you all to reflect on the...

Put This Date In Your Calendar! 14th September 2021 – Yellow Ribbon Day
Monday, 26 Jul 2021
Each year in September YRD is a celebration of the 31,000 Rural Fire Brigade members in Queensland.
If you know of a volunteer, are a volunteer, or value the commitment made by Rural Fire Brigades;...

CARA Report Summary
Friday, 23 Jul 2021
The RFBAQ has been requesting a copy of the CARA report from QFES for the last 5 years.
Here is a copy of the summary and the RFBAQ are continuing to request the full...

363 FLIR’s Approved And Posted To Brigades
Thursday, 15 Jul 2021
The joint RFBAQ / RFSQ handheld FLIR grants have been a huge success since commencing 5 months ago.
On Bastille Day the Assistant Commissioner RFSQ, John Bolger AFSM and President...