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Improved safety in focus as cane harvesting gets into swing
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is urging the state’s cane growers and sugar mills to familiarise themselves with new cane burning conditions ahead of the 2019 crushing season.

QFES Rural Fire Service (RFS) Superintendent James Haig said the new Cane Burning Notification was now in force to reduce the risks associated with cane burning.
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Unsafe accommodation providers put on notice
A south Brisbane apartment and hotel complex has been fined for a raft of building fire safety offences that exposed residents and guests to severe risks.
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QFES calls on locals to pitch in and prepare for bushfire season
Firefighters are asking central Queenslanders get their homes ready for bushfire season, with crews warning of a short time to prepare properties before the window of opportunity closes.
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Firefighters cycle for burns victims
More than 50 fire and emergency services staff and volunteers will end their seven-day Bike4Burns charity ride at the Queensland Children’s Hospital this morning, raising much-needed funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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Join Queensland’s Great Escape to make fire safety a priority

Wednesday, 26 June 2019 7:10 AM
Queenslanders are being reminded to mark Friday 28 June in their calendars for this year’s Great Escape.

Acting Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Michael Wassing said Queensland’s Great Escape is the state’s biggest fire drill, taking place in the familiarity of all participants’ homes.
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Residents advised to obtain a permit or face the penalties

Monday, 24 June 2019 9:34 AM Firefighters are urging south-west Queensland residents to obtain a Permit to Light Fire when reducing fuel loads on their properties ahead of bushfire season. Read More >>
Coomera – structure fire as at 5.45pm Sat 22 June

Saturday, 22 June 2019 5:45 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Walkerston (near Mackay) – vegetation fire as at 3.40pm Sat 22 June

Saturday, 22 June 2019 3:40 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Improved safety in focus as cane harvesting gets into swing

Friday, 21 June 2019 12:30 PM
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is urging the state’s cane growers and sugar mills to familiarise themselves with new cane burning conditions ahead of the 2019 crushing season.

QFES Rural Fire Service (RFS) Superintendent James Haig said the new Cane Burning Notification was now in force to reduce the risks associated with cane burning.
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Howard (near Burrum Town) – vegetation fire as at 12.35pm Wed 19 Jun

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 12:35 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Unsafe accommodation providers put on notice

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 7:09 AM A south Brisbane apartment and hotel complex has been fined for a raft of building fire safety offences that exposed residents and guests to severe risks. Read More >>
QFES calls on locals to pitch in and prepare for bushfire season

Monday, 17 June 2019 10:10 AM Firefighters are asking central Queenslanders get their homes ready for bushfire season, with crews warning of a short time to prepare properties before the window of opportunity closes. Read More >>
Upper Mt Gravatt – structure fire as at 5.35pm Sat 15 Jun 19

Saturday, 15 June 2019 5:35 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Strategy highlights 2030 vision for emergency services

Monday, 10 June 2019 2:30 PM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has announced a blueprint for its future. QFES Acting Commissioner Mike Wassing said Strategy 2030 will ensure the agency continues to meet the needs of communities over the next 12 years. Read More >>