Rural fire brigades hold hope for extra staff

BY CARLI WILLIS

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) says it is committed to employing an additional 114 additional staff to support frontline Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers, the locations of which were yet to be determined.

At the time of printing there were no paid full time support staff based in the Northern Peninsula Area or Torres Strait.

Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan said RFS volunteers played a crucial role in keeping the nation and beyond safe.

He said this year volunteers had already been deployed to south west Queensland and had assisted with firefighting efforts in Canada.

“At the same time, they have kept their own communities safe and prepared them for the upcoming season through a variety of mitigation efforts,” he said.

“RFS members perform their work, not for recognition or reward, but because they are dedicated to their communities, often sacrificing time away from their jobs and loved ones.

“I encourage all Queenslanders to get behind their local brigade and show their support for these incredible people who help our communities in so many ways.” want to reassure the locals that when they look up at the sky and see our aircraft, they know that we are there to help,” Squadron Leader Thompson said. He emphasised the importance of strengthening ties with Charlie Company and broader 51FNQR.

In a statement to Torres News, a Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) spokesperson said the staffing model was still being finalised.

“The process to procure new equipment is [also] underway, with funding allocated from the Queensland Government,” he said.

“The C-27J Spartan is unique among ADF aircraft, allowing access to the remotest airfields in the

Torres Strait Islands and providing an aerial resupply to the Charlie Company ground forces when they are deployed to islands without an airfield,” he said.

Charlie Company was mostly made up of Torres Strait Islander soldiers, who provided surveillance of both land and sea in the local area, including the strategically significant Prince of Wales Channel boarding facilities for boys and girls. schooling curriculum provides academic or vocational pathways and the best possible employment opportunities.

‘maritime choke point’.

“Exercise Coastwatcher Wallaby 23 was a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the C-27J Spartan capabilities, and how it can support our joint forces and the Torres Strait Island communities,” he said.

Leading Aircraft Woman Raba Nona, 35 Squadron aviation technician was there and elated to greet the crowd and reunite with family.

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