https://www.rfbaq.org/contact/capeyork Please welcome the new RFBAQ rep for Cape York, Tony Lankester Position: Cape York Representative Address: PO Box 869 Weipa Qld 4874 Email: cape.york@rfbaq.org Mobile: 0488 012 236 I started my affiliation with QFES as an Auxiliary Firefighter from the 2nd of May 2005 to 2nd May 2008. I have been an active member of the Western Cape Regional Fire Brigade from 2nd of May 2008 until the present day. Over the past 17 years I have held several positions within the Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade, such as 2nd Officer, Training Officer, Equipment Officer, I have been filling the position of Secretary for the last couple of years until a suitable replacement is sourced, I also hold the position of First Officer and have for the last 10 years and I was one of the first Volunteer Community Educators at the inception of the program. I am also an active member of the Weipa Local Disaster Management Committee. I have always been passionate about giving back to my community, I find it rewarding and enjoy the mate ship and relationships built up over the years. I started my working life in agriculture and spent 24 years in farming operations, did a few other jobs in between events such as chemist spare man, setting up a tropical fruit winery, courier, and bus driver. I have been living and working in the Weipa area as an Emergency Services officer for Rio Tinto for what will be 17 years this year. #RFBAQ #RFSQ (fb)

https://www.rfbaq.org/contact/southcoast Please welcome the new RFBAQ rep for South Coast, Marty Davey Position: South Coast Representative Address: PO Box 5138 Eagleby Qld 4207 Email: south.coast@rfbaq.org Mobile: 0407 028 809 First Officer – Cedar Creek Wolffdene Rural Fire Brigade Volunteer Area Training Officer | PCYC Emergency Services Cadets Adult Leader I am the First Officer of Cedar Creek Wolffdene Rural Fire Brigade. With over 15 years of service in the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), I have extensive operational experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to volunteer development and community safety. In addition to my frontline leadership, I am a Volunteer Area Training Officer (VATO), supporting the training and development of RFSQ members across the region. I am also an adult leader with the PCYC Emergency Services Cadets, mentoring the next generation of emergency service volunteers. I am known for my calm leadership on the fireground, proactive brigade development, and collaborative approach to inter-agency coordination. My efforts and work highlights the critical role of volunteers in the RFSQ and reflects my ongoing commitment to training, preparedness, and the communities I serve. As a #RFBAQ rep I want to build a solid #RFSQ. For it to be built and based on what volunteers and members want and what the community needs. To have a professional service yet still community based and connected. To listen to brigades and their members and be an instrument to help shape a great future for the RFSQ. (fb)