The Retired Firefighters’ Association of Queensland (RFFAQ) was formed early in 1999 as a non-profit organisation run by Retired Firefighters for Retired Firefighters.

We hope that you find our site interesting and informative. If you are a Retired Firefighter, this is YOUR site! If you are a serving Firefighter, then one day you will be a retired Firefighter. Let’s work together to record and preserve our heritage and history. If you have any suggestions for improvements please feel free to contact us via our email or the committee members.

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Latest Events

12/06/2025

Celebration of Life – Wayne Coombes

From Wayne’s family; We are inviting everyone that would love to come celebrate the life of Wayne Date & Time: 12th June at 10:30- 1pm Where: Pine Central Holy Spirit Hornets Cnr. Francis...

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16/06/2025

Southside Coffee Club – Club Southside 76 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

All firefighters (serving or retired)/QFES personnel are welcome to come. These coffee mornings are a great opportunity to yarn and have coffee with old work colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. Sou...

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17/06/2025

RFFAQ Lunch – Club Southside (RSVP Required)

RFFAQ is hosting a lunch for members, partners and associate members. The event will be held at Club Southside 76 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt from 1130 for a 12 Noon lunch. Membe...

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Magazines

Issue 90 Winter 2024

NOTICE OF ELECTIONS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, PAST INCIDENTS, COMING EVENTS

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Issue 88 Winter 2023

NOTICE OF ELECTIONS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, LABOUR DAY 2023, COMING EVENTS

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Issue 74 Winter 2018

45th ANNIVERSARY WHISKEY AU GO GO FIRE, GOLD COAST GAMES 2018, YESTERDAY’S NEWS 1942, BRISBANE TRAMS  

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Last Turnout

Barry Surman (Station Officer)

14/07/1938 - 26/05/2025

RFFAQ has been advised of the passing of Barry Surman.  RFFAQ Extend our condolences to family and friends of Barry. From Barry’s Daughter, Rhonda; My father Barry Surman served in the fire-...


Town/City Brisbane
Fire Service Metropolitain Fire Brigade/QFRS
Age 86 Years

Jack Tinsley (Senior Firefighter)

30/07/1937 - 18/05/2025

RFFAQ has been advised of the passing of  Jack Tinsley.  RFFAQ Extend our condolences to family and friends of Jack. A notification from the Assistant Commissioner Greater Brisbane Region; It is ...


Town/City Brisbane
Fire Service Metropolitain Fire Brigade/QFRS
Years of Service 40 Years 10 Months

Wayne Coombes (Station Officer)

- 14/04/2025

RFFAQ has been advised o f the passing of Wayne Coombes.  RFFAQ Extend our condolences to family and friends of Wayne. QFD Notice Assistant Commissioner Greater Brisbane Region It is with great sa...


Town/City Brisbane
Fire Service Metropolitain Fire Brigade/QFRS
Years of Service 43 Years 8 Months
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