- A record 130 new appliances delivered as part of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to restore safety where you live.
- New trucks are improving firefighter safety and boosting frontline response capability across Queensland.
- Backed by almost $50 million in funding, with more vehicles on the way.
- The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland's future and delivering better services through a stronger economy after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer and strengthening frontline emergency response capabilities, with a record 130 new firefighting appliances delivered across the State over the past year.
In the past 12 months, 103 new Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) appliances have been built, tested and delivered to volunteer brigades, alongside 27 new Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) appliances delivered to frontline crews.
The Crisafulli Government is getting more yellow trucks into the hands of volunteers, delivering more than five times the number of RFSQ appliances provided by the former Labor Government, which delivered just 20 during the 2023-24 financial year.
These appliance deliveries form part of almost $50 million invested in the Queensland Fire Department fleet program during 2025-26.
The Crisafulli Government is also securing Queensland's future emergency response capability through an agreement with Volvo to manufacture 80 new QFR Type 2 appliances over coming years, with production expected to begin in September.
During their decade of decline, Labor failed to prioritise frontline emergency service capability, but in stark contrast the Crisafulli Government is backing firefighters and volunteers with modern, fit-for-purpose appliances to better protect Queenslanders.
Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy said Queenslanders deserved confidence that emergency services have the modern equipment they need to respond when disaster strikes.
"We're doing exactly what we said we'd do and making Queensland safer by investing in the people and equipment that protect our communities," Minister Leahy said.
"These new appliances are reaching communities right across the State and are part of our plan to ensure Queensland's emergency services remain among the best equipped in the nation.
"Labor failed to keep pace with the needs of our growing state, but we are getting on with the job of equipping frontline firefighters with the vehicles and resources they need to do their job safely and effectively."
QFD Commissioner Steve Smith said QFD worked closely with industry partners to ensure the efficient delivery of a wide range of vehicles across the services.
"QFD has a very wide range of very specific requirements when it comes to building trucks that can respond to bushfires, structure fires, road crash rescue, hazardous materials and many other emergency scenarios," Mr Smith said.
"Not only do we have to consider the type of emergency, but also the type of terrain our vehicles will encounter.
"For example, in the past year we've seen the delivery of two specialized Tatra 4x4 Type 2 appliances to service the communities in Tewantin and Rainbow Beach, where we so often respond to emergencies that require beach access.
"Across at RFSQ, the type of technology we are seeing introduced to appliances of all sizes is rapidly improving – especially in the area of volunteer safety."
