Mark McMenaman (Station Officer)
- 19/12/2025
RFFAQ has been advised of the passing of Mark McMenamam.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE PASSING OF RETIRED SO MARK McMENAMAN
NOTICE TO ALL STAFF
QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE
GREATER BRISBANE REGION
It is with great sadness that I advise of the loss of retired Station Officer Mark McMenaman who passed away on 19 December 2025.
Mark commenced his firefighting career in the Metropolitan Fire Service, Melbourne, serving from 9 July 1984 to 9 July 2004 before commencing in Queensland in August 2004. Mark served predominantly on the south side of Brisbane including Kemp Place, Annerley and Mount Ommaney Fire and Rescue Stations. Mark retired in November 2022 after serving for 38 years.
In 2012 Mark received the 2010-2011 Queensland Flood & Cyclone Citation and was awarded a Commissioners Unit Commendation in 2022.
Mark’s funeral service will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Centenary Memorial Gardens
353 Wacol Station Road Sumner
Dress: Senior Officers – Tunic and Medals.
Station Officers and Firefighters – cap, tie and medals
(No baseball caps)
Mark’s family welcome all those that knew Mark to join in remembering him at a reception that will follow the service at Monier Hotel, 168 Monier Road, Darra.
On behalf of Queensland Fire and Rescue, I extend my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Mark’s wife Rita, children Craig and Amy, extended family, friends and colleagues.
Confidential counselling services are available to all volunteers, staff and immediate family members. If you feel you could benefit from support, go to the Fire and Emergency Services Support Network (FESSN) website to locate your preferred counsellor or contact the 24/7 on-call counsellor on 1800 805 980.
Steve De Pinto
A/Assistant Commissioner
Greater Brisbane Region
Town/City
Brisbane
Fire Service
QFRS
Age
63
Years of Service
NA