Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Brisbane Region staff and volunteers have been recognised at the 2020 Australia Day Achievement Awards.
Acting Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Di Farmer said commemorative pins were awarded in recognition of outstanding character, integrity and leadership.
“This year we have presented 72 awards to QFES members across the State who have made significant contributions to building connected and capable communities,” Ms Farmer said.
“These awards allow us to publicly thank those who have devoted themselves to supporting Queenslanders to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.”
She said the recent bushfire crisis in NSW had also shown the willingness of Queensland staff and volunteers to assist their interstate colleagues in their time of greatest need.
“We also acknowledge individuals and organisations who have supported QFES, including employers who have released volunteer firefighters to help battle the bushfires, and local community businesses who have supported our people,” Ms Farmer said.
QFES Commissioner, Greg Leach congratulated the ceremony’s 23 staff and volunteers and seven individual award recipients for their outstanding work within local communities.
“These people have gone above and beyond their call and have contributed significantly to Queenslanders feeling they are in safe hands when disaster strikes,” Commissioner Leach said.
