Queensland State Emergency Service
Volunteer emergency service organisation in Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Queensland State Emergency Service (QSES) in Queensland, Australia is a volunteer based organisation of the Queensland Government and forms part of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), responsible for disaster management and as an emergency services auxiliary.
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Formed | 11 December 1975 |
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Jurisdiction | Queensland |
Headquarters | Kedron, Queensland, Australia |
Employees | 7 Regions 19 Areas 73 Units 337 Groups 6,000 members |
Annual budget | A$60M (2024)[1] |
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Parent agency | Queensland Fire and Emergency Services |
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Website | SES website QFES Facebook page |
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The current head of the Queensland State Emergency Service is Assistant Commissioner Andrew Short.
In 2011, the Queensland State Emergency Service was a recipient of the Queensland Greats Awards.[2]