A voice for Queensland’s auxiliary firefighters.

QAFA represents the interests and welfare of auxiliary firefighters in the workplace across Queensland.

There are approximately the same number of auxiliary firefighters as permanent firefighters: around 2,000 auxiliary firefighters and 2,200 permanent firefighters across the state. Auxiliaries operate from 196 stations across Queensland.

QAFA was formed in 1991 at the recommendation of the newly created Queensland Fire Service, after the restructure of shire boards into one service.

QAFA was a participant and major stakeholder in the 1990 creation and implementation of the Auxiliary Employment Policy, which formed the basis of Standing Order SO-Q-BM-3.7 Auxiliary Employment Conditions. This was superseded by the Auxiliary Firefighter Award — State 2016.

QAFA has achieved a Charter and Workplace Memorandum of Understanding through negotiation with Queensland Government and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.