Queensland Fire Department

The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) is a Queensland Government department under the *Public Sector Act 2022*. QFD was established as a department on 1 July 2024 by the *Public Service Departmental Arrangements Notice (No. 5) 2024*. QFD replaces the previous Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), following a series of independent and wide-ranging disaster management and fire and emergency services reviews conducted in recent years and [changes to legislation](https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/about-us/corporate-knowledge-centre/qfdlegislation). The reviews, which also focused on the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Reconstruction Authority, were aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability of disaster and emergency services for Queenslanders and addressed functions, structure, culture, efficiency and funding. The changes will strengthen the state’s response to fire, disaster management and emergency services, while providing greater reassurance for Queenslanders when natural disasters and other emergencies impact the state. We provide world-class fire and rescue services to Queensland communities with a clear focus on fire prevention, response and control. The new department comprises the Commissioner, Chief Fire Officer, [Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR)](https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/about-us/frontline-services/fire-and-rescue-service), [Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ)](https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/about-us/frontline-services/rural-fire-service), State Operations Directorate (SOD) and Strategy and Corporate Services (SCS). In addition to our RFSQ volunteer members, we also incorporate the expertise of Volunteer Scientific Officers, AUS-1 Disaster Assistance Response Team, Auxiliary Support Officers and Peer Support Officers.