A new statewide strategy aimed at strengthening Queensland’s volunteer emergency services workforce is set to directly benefit Ipswich volunteers, as local SES members continue playing a critical role in protecting the community during storms, floods and natural disasters.
The strategy focuses on improving volunteer recruitment, retention, training, safety, communication and recognition, while helping emergency services adapt to increasingly frequent and complex weather events.
For Ipswich, where severe storms, flooding and extreme weather regularly place pressure on emergency responders, the announcement highlights the importance of maintaining a strong local volunteer network.
A State Emergency Service spokesperson said the Ipswich SES unit currently had 173 members ready to respond when needed.
“With 173 members, the State Emergency Service Ipswich unit is ready to provide support in emergency situations, while also being equipped to facilitate the phases of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery,” the spokesperson said.
The new strategy was developed following recommendations from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Volunteering in Queensland and comes as emergency services face growing demands.
