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Rescue services in Queensland

Helicopter rescue

Volunteer Marine Rescue

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) is made up of several organisations working to make our waterways safer. These organisations include:

VMR is also part of the National Search and Rescue Plan.

Helicopter and emergency rescue

The Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) helicopter rescue is used for rescue and recovery operations, including:

  • search and rescue
  • air evacuation of critically ill people
  • patient transfers and emergency medical care
  • evacuation of people during disasters
  • delivery of supplies to disaster-affected communities
  • fire fighting
  • oil spill containment
  • police support.

The EMQ Helicopter Rescue operates from bases in Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.

Volunteering Qld

Are you eager to lend a hand in your community?

Volunteering QLD will help you find volunteer opportunities with local organisations in the following fields:

Find volunteering opportunities

Get Ready Queensland

The SES Get Ready Guide (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Are you ready for a disaster?

The SES Get Ready Guide will help you:

  • prepare your home
  • prepare an emergency and evacuation kit
  • receive and tune-in to warnings.
Last updated
28 February, 2012

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