INQ191

that the Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services undertake a comprehensive legal review in order to clarify the legal position of RFBs and their members.

that the for Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services undertake a thorough review, including consultation with rural fire brigades, regarding the proposed formula for distribution of funding.

that the for Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services implement system of fire levies for landholders situated in urban, iZone and village brigade areas.

that QFRS establish the position of Assistant Commissioner, Rural Fire Service to lead the proposed Rural Fire Service division within QFRS.

that QFRS should establish a Rural Fire Service division within QFRS with the aim of integrating and strengthening the relationship between the urban and rural fire services.

that QFRS implement procedures to ensure that rural fire brigades receive written confirmation of the Commissioner’s approval after office bearer elections in compliance with section 81 of the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990.

that QFRS implement procedures to provide a clear grievance process which is available to rural fire brigade volunteers.

that the QFRS investigate the possibility of insurance recovery when involved in vehicle retrieval activities at accident sites.

that the Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government and Special Minister of State establish with local government a communication strategy to inform all residents about their fire prevention responsibilities.

that QFRS cover the cost of annual vehicle inspection certificates for rural fire brigade registered vehicles.

that QFRS undertake a thorough review of Firecom’s systems, including data integrity and dispatch procedures.

that QFRS update its website to include the Rural Fire Service as part of its www.fire.qld.gov.au web presence.

that QFRS investigate and implement an internal email system for rural fire brigades.

that QFRS include consultation with rural fire brigades as mandatory when boundary changes are proposed.

that the for Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services ensure that the formula for distribution of funding as recommended above allows rural fire brigades to control any donation or sponsorship funding raised by individual brigades.