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Rural fire brigades have been promised upgrades thanks to generous donations from the public this fire season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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QFES Commissioner Greg Leach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 25, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rural firies and SES volunteers will receive a suite of upgrades and new equipment thanks to more than $3.1 million donated during the 2019-20 bushfire season.<\/p>\n

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach thanked all who generously donated to support the Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service volunteers during the State\u2019s prolonged bushfire emergency from September to December 2019.<\/p>\n

Between December 7 and February 5, more than $3.1 million was donated to the QFES, which includes monetary donations and in-kind support.<\/p>\n

Mr Leach said the donations would be put to good use to support QFES volunteers in undertaking the essential work they did in the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen overwhelming generosity through community donations as well as significant philanthropic and corporate commitments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMonetary donations will go toward the purchase of water tanks, construction of bores to access water, and phone extenders to extend communication coverage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFunds will also be used to purchase IT equipment (including tablets for appliances), solar packages, lockers and security systems for stations, and wireless hubs to provide communication in remote areas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s bushfire season sparked worldwide attention, with more than 3000 bushfire warnings issued and 6.6 million hectares of land burnt in Queensland alone.<\/p>\n

After a challenging and prolonged season, Mr Leach said QFES was very grateful for the support.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been incredible to watch people from across the globe come together to support Queenslanders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cQFES staff and volunteers worked tirelessly for months to protect homes and lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough they did not do it for the recognition, staff and volunteers appreciated the support through the donations and offers of assistance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank everyone for their support.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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