Unveiling our #NAIDOC garden at Kedron. An enduring tribute to the contribution of Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander people.

A perfect day to 'hang' with some of our highly trained firies at Castle Hill, Townsville and exercise vertical rescue capability.

Had a wonderful time in Northern Region meeting the Halifax auxiliaries and handing over the new RFS truck to the Seymour RFB last night.

Proud to be seeing off 3 QFES firies who are being deployed to Canada, assisting with wildfire response. Good luck! Mark Ryan MP

What a win by QFES over Fire and Rescue NSW in the State of Origin clash. We won 16-12!

So proud to be at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital today to launch QFES’ state-wide fundraising effort to assist critically ill children.

Proud to officially open a new purpose-built training facility at Nerang Fire + Rescue Station today. Great boost to emergency response.

Great afternoon at the QLD Multicultural Awards - QFES is a proud sponsor.

Fantastic to be part of the Brisbane Pride March today!

Honoured to be presenting SES State Awards as part of SES Week. Congrats to all winners & our 6,000 SES vols for their tireless work.

Well done to Gold Coast City SES Unit for winning the 2017 Commissioner's Cup for SES Unit of the Year. Great day at SES State Awards.

Fantastic effort by Logan City SES Unit for winning 2017 Assistant Commissioner's Shield for Operational Response of the Year.

It was great to attend the 2017 Rotary Club of South Brisbane Essential Services Dinner. Congratulations to all recipients.

Proud to open the new Roma Emergency Services Complex today + present awards to those dedicated to making a difference. Congrats all.

Great BBQ with local SES members, rural + auxiliary firefighters last night at Howard. Also a pleasure to visit Maryborough Regional Office.

Capping a memorable visit to Gayndah in style. Great catching up with QFES personnel & North Burnett Mayor.

Great to spend the morning discussing ways to build more resilient communities with Harvard University Professor Mark Moore at the Queensland Multicultural Centre.

Discussed QFES preparations for summer storm and cyclone season with Qld Disaster Management Committee today. We are ready. While we are expecting an average season in Qld that certainly can mean cyclones and flooding, so please Queenslanders, if it's flooded forget it.

Great to spend a few hours today talking about life, careers, leadership and financial futures, as guest speaker at the @QSuperFund Leading Ladies event.

What a year it has been. I’ve had the opportunity to meet wonderful staff and volunteers across the state who make QFES incredible. To all our staff, volunteers and the Qld community, have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. See you all next year!