We report to the Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy MP. 

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Queensland Fire Department

We are the primary provider of fire and rescue services throughout Queensland. We deliver this through Queensland Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire Service Queensland.

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Steve Smith AFSM
Commissioner
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Chief Fire Officer

The Chief Fire Officer provides advice to the Commissioner about the fire services, including matters relating to service delivery, operational culture, innovation and research, and evaluation of strategies to ensure best practice processes meet current and future needs of the department. 

John Cawcutt AFSM
Chief Fire Officer

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Queensland Fire and Rescue

Queensland Fire and Rescue limits the impact of emergency incidents by focusing on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

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Kevin Walsh AFSM
Acting Deputy Commissioner, Queensland Fire and Rescue
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Rural Fire Service Queensland

Rural Fire Service Queensland is made up of volunteer members who provide hazard prevention, bushfire response and community education services.

Ben Millington

Ben Millington
Acting Chief Officer, Rural Fire Service Queensland
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Strategy and Corporate Services Division

The Strategy and Corporate Services Division leads the department’s strategic framework and vision that drives our performance and capability. The division works closely with partners to ensure planning and policy enhances the capability of its people. It also ensures services and equipment are contemporary, agile and able to meet the needs of Queensland communities.

Adam Stevenson bio

Adam Stevenson
Chief Operating Officer
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Last updated 14 November 2024