CODE 2, VOLUME 40, NUMBER 35
SEPTEMBER 11 – 25 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE This Friday, 11 September, marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. On that day, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives following coordinated attacks in the United States. Among those killed were 343 members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) who responded to […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 40, NUMBER 34
Slacks Creek death and serious injury – QFD admitting guilt Today, Friday 28 August 2026, the Commissioner advised firefighters that he and the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) will plead guilty to a Work Health and Safety prosecution arising from the tragic Slacks Creek fire in May 2023. The Commissioner has stated that the guilty plea relates […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 40, NUMBER 27
Honouring Two Outstanding Union Leaders – Celebrating the Service of John Oliver and Wayne McLean On 30 July 2026, the Queensland Professional Firefighters’ Union marks the end of an era as both State Secretary John Oliver and State President Wayne McLean retire from their respective positions. Together, John and Wayne have provided decades of leadership, […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 40, NUMBER 21
Helmets and communications – Update Following an exchange of letters between myself and the Commissioner over the past week, I can report the following: • I recommended the Acting Deputy Commissioner be removed from handling these matters, and• I obtained written confirmation F3 parts can be ordered, and• QFD are struggling to handle the simple […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 40, NUMBER 11
QPFU Connect App – has launched! We’re excited to announce that QPFU Connect, our brand new mobile app, is officially launched and is now available in your App store. QPFU Connect brings important information and updates right to your fingertips, making it easier than ever to stay informed, engaged, and connected. What’s inside QPFU Connect? […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 40, NUMBER 3
QPFU remembers Sub-Station Officer Herbie Fennell and Firefighter Noel Watson – Killed in the Line of Duty 11 February 1994 On 11 February 2026, we observe the 32nd anniversary of the Southport Honda fire, a tragic incident in which Sub-Station Officer Herbie Fennell and Firefighter Noel Watson lost their lives in the line of duty. […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 39, NUMBER 15
SEPTEMBER 11 – COMMEMORATION On September 11 2001, after coordinated terrorist attacks on United States soil, the twin towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan collapsed. As a result, more than 2500 people were killed and many thousands more were injured, including 343 fallen comrades from the New York City Fire Department who […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 39, NUMBER 11
International Firefighters’ Day As firefighters we dedicate our lives to protecting our communities and to looking after each other, and we take great pride in what we do. On International Firefighters’ Day, we celebrate and thank all current and past firefighters for the contribution they make, or have made, to their community. Many of us […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 39, NUMBER 10
QFD PROSECUTION The Slacks Creek fire in 2023 was a tragedy which resulted in the loss of life of 1st Class Firefighter Izzy Nash and seriously injured Senior Firefighter Lia Drew. The thoughts of the QPFU then and now are with their colleagues, friends and families. The QPFU has been made aware that the Office of […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 39, NUMBER 9
Anzac Day 2025 Anzac Day 2025 is upon us. It is important to acknowledge the service to our country of all current and former ADF men and women. I also thank those currently serving in the ADF that are also employed as Firefighters in the QFD for the sacrifices you have made and continue to […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 39, NUMBER 2
UFUQ name change approved – We are now QPFU I am pleased to announce that after overwhelming support for changing your union’s name, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) today approved the change from the United Firefighters’ Union of Australia, Union of Employees, Queensland (the UFUQ) to the Queensland Professional Firefighters’ Union, Industrial Union of […]
CODE 2, VOLUME 38, NUMBER 24
UFUQ WELCOMES NEW GOVERNMENT & MINISTER WELCOME TO NEW MINISTER:I wanted to provide a quick update on the change of government and first congratulate The Honourable Ms Ann Leahy MP who has been appointed Minister for Fire (amongst other portfolios). I have already written to the new Minister asking to meet with her to hear […]
