16/05/2012 2:47:05 PM Bundamba – fall at construction site Emergency services are currently at the scene of a construction site at Ashburn Road, Bundamba where it is believed a man has fallen approximately four floors and landed on scaffolding. Paramedics are currently on scene treating the patient, who is believed to be in a...
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Queensland | Say ‘thanks’ to local heroes this National Volunteer Week
QLD | 15 May 2012 Minister for Police and Community Safety Jack Dempsey said this National Volunteer Week (14 – 20 May) Queenslanders were encouraged to say ‘thanks’ to the volunteers who were essential to Queensland’s front line emergency and corrective services. “Whether they administer first aid, tarp roofs or battle bushfires, Department of...
Queensland | Officials prepare to capture 3.5 metre croc sighted in Mary River
Mary River near Maryborough | 1 May 2012 Environment and Heritage Protection Minister, Andrew Powell, today confirmed that wildlife rangers were preparing to capture a large crocodile seen in the Mary River near Maryborough. “The 3.5 metre saltwater crocodile was reported to the department by a commercial fisherman on Tuesday after being sighted on...
Queensland | Is your home emergency services friendly?
Queensland | 26 March 2012 Firefighters and paramedics are asking Queenslanders two questions… if you needed them, could they easily identify your home and access your property? Queensland Ambulance Service Commissioner Russell Bowles said whether you lived in urban, rural or a remote area, reflective numbering at the entrance of your property is vital...
Queensland | Cairns crowned champions of State Road Crash Rescue challenge
Nambour | 26 March 2012 Emergency Services personnel from Cairns have triumphed over their colleagues from across Queensland to secure the top honour of the 2012 State Road Crash Rescue Challenge(RCR) title. Regional champion teams of firefighters, paramedics and SES volunteers battled it out at Nambour over the weekend, demonstrating their ability and expertise...
Queensland | Wet weather on the North Coast keeps SES crews busy
QLD | 6 March 2012 Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) were kept busy overnight with State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers responding to 338 requests for assistance in the last 24 hours (up to 5am). The majority of these were based in the North Coast region and involved leaky roofs, properties threatened by floods and sandbagging...
Queensland | Emergency services log for 23 Feb
QLD | 23 Feb 2012 Train and car crash – Rockhampton Emergency Services responded to reports of a crash between a car and tilt train on Denison Street, Rockhampton around 2am. Paramedics transported two patients, one with a fractured arm, to Rockhampton Hospital. Both were in stable conditions. Single-vehicle crash – Toowoomba Emergency Services...
Queensland | Emergency services kept busy as south west flooding response continues
SW QLD | 6 Feb 2012 Emergency services are continuing to assist residents and other Government agencies with the flood response and recovery effort in several south west Queensland towns. The towns of Mitchell and Roma have started a clean up and recovery phase as flood waters recede. More than 70 firefighters with specialist...
Queensland | Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements extended in SWQ
SW QLD | 6 Feb 2012 Premier Anna Bligh said due to the exceptional nature of this flood event in South West Queensland she has requested assistance to cover primary producers, small businesses and not-for profit organisations. “I have written to the Prime Minister requesting the activation of Category C Special Assistance Flood Grants...
Queensland | Premier launches Disaster Relief Appeal as Flood disaster unfolds in South-West Queensland
QLD | 6 Feb 2012 Premier Anna Bligh has today activated the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal for the 2012 Regional Queensland Floods to help those affected by wide-spread devastating flooding. Donations to the fund will be provided to those in need through the assistance of the Red Cross. The move comes after extensive flooding...
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