What is QFD’s purpose?
To pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies in Queensland.
What is QFD’s vision?
Working together to create safer communities through contemporary emergency services.
What are QFD’s guiding principles?
Capable Communities, Interoperable, Intelligence, Sustainable, Adaptive — all underpinned by respect, protection and promotion of human rights.
Describe ‘Capable Communities.’
We collaborate with communities to enhance resilience and preparedness.
Describe ‘Interoperable.’
We bring together people, knowledge and capabilities to keep operations and communities safer.
Describe ‘Intelligence.’
We identify, collect, analyse and communicate relevant data, information and wisdom to inform decisions.
Describe ‘Sustainable.’
We balance what we spend, consume and emit with the benefit we bring to people and the environment.
Describe ‘Adaptive.’
We quickly, safely and effectively adjust to emerging opportunities and challenges.
What are QFD’s four service areas?
Queensland Fire & Rescue, Rural Fire Service Queensland, State Operations, Strategy & Corporate Services.
What does Queensland Fire & Rescue (QFR) provide?
Fire prevention, preparedness and response in built environments and hazardous areas, including rescue, technical rescue, and swiftwater rescue.
What does the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) provide?
Community-based volunteer emergency service for bushfire prevention, preparedness, and response, including mitigation and education.
What is the role of State Operations?
To enhance cooperation and coordination between RFSQ and QFR, especially during large-scale emergencies.
What does Strategy and Corporate Services do?
Provides strategic, corporate and professional support across QFR, RFSQ and State Operations, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.
What are QFD’s key opportunities?
Workforce capability and adaptability, leveraging innovation and technology, safer workplaces, and stronger community preparedness.
What are QFD’s key risks?
Climate-driven demand increases, high-risk service delivery impacts on wellbeing, and limited adaptability due to infrastructure or resource strain.
How does QFD support the government’s community objectives?
Through safety where you live, planning for Queensland’s future, and contributing to a stronger economy and better lifestyle.
