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The Queensland Government is delivering the largest change to the state’s disaster and emergency management system in years.

This significant body of work will ensure emergency services personnel and volunteers are best placed to continue delivering a world-class response to Queenslanders.

Last updated: 27-06-2024

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MRQ Port Douglas first marine rescue unit to transition in Far North Queensland

11 December 2024

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Port Douglas is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), marking a new era for Far North Queensland’s on-water community. The 30-strong volunteer unit, which formed

MRQ Jacobs Well second marine rescue unit to transition on the Gold Coast

9 December 2024

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Jacobs Well is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), further enhancing the MRQ presence on the Gold Coast. The 90-strong volunteer unit, which formed more

MRQ Hervey Bay first marine rescue unit to transition on the Fraser Coast

3 December 2024

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Hervey Bay is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), marking a new era for the Fraser Coast’s on-water community. The 70-strong volunteer unit, which formed

MRQ Victoria Point first marine rescue unit to transfer in the Redlands

19 November 2024

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Victoria Point is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), marking a new era for the Redlands’ on-water community. The 46-strong volunteer unit, which formed more

MRQ Currumbin first marine rescue unit to transfer in South-East Queensland

14 November 2024

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Currumbin is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), marking a new era for South-East Queensland’s on-water community. The 35-strong volunteer unit, which formed more than

MRQ sets sail with first two units

2 July 2024

MRQ set sail today, 1 July 2024, launching its first units in Mackay and Gladstone. Volunteer organisation, Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) officially welcomes its first two volunteer rescue units, Mackay