· The Crisafulli Government is delivering two new firefighting appliances valued over $1 million in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
· $875,000 Type Two urban pumper tanker delivered to Maleny Fire and Rescue Station and $340,000 medium attack vehicle delivered to Maleny and District Rural Fire Brigade.
· After Labor’s decade of decline these new vehicles will support response capabilities across the Maleny region
The Crisafulli Government has bolstered firefighting capabilities in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with the delivery of two state-of-the-art firefighting vehicles to Maleny Fire and Rescue Station and Maleny and District Rural Fire Brigade.
Under Labor’s decade of decline, our Rural Fire Volunteers struggled to access to the appliances and infrastructure they needed to fight fire and protect their safety.
In contrast, the Crisafulli Government has increased the delivery of Rural Fire Appliances by over one hundred per cent since coming to government, providing a massive boost for the sector.
The Maleny Fire and Rescue Station has received a new type two urban pumper tanker valued at $875,000 while the Maleny and Districts Rural Fire Brigade has received a $340,000 Medium Attack vehicle.
Both vehicles are equipped with advanced firefighting technology and safety features to support the crews in responding to a wide range of incidents.
The vehicles will be housed at the Queensland Fire Department’s (QFD) joint Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) and Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) facility at Maleny.
The station services an area stretching from Maleny north to Conondale and provides coverage to Kenilworth, Landsborough, and Montville when required.
Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy said the investment reflected the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to ensuring Queensland’s firefighters have the tools they need to protect their communities.
“These new vehicles will support firefighting capabilities of both the Maleny Fire and Rescue Station and the Maleny and District Rural Fire Brigade,” Minister Leahy said.
“Whether it’s road crash rescues, structure fires, complex industrial incidents, swiftwater rescues, hazard reduction burns, or landscape fires, these new state-of-the-art appliances will keep Maleny equipped to serve their community.”:
Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation and Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said the Crisafulli Government was ensuring the Maleny community had the equipment needed to protect the hinterlands.
“These new appliances put stronger protection directly into the hands of the hardworking people who keep our community safe.
“It’s a win for our local fire crews and a win for the hinterland.”
“This investment demonstrates the Crisafulli Government’s dedication to ensuring the safety of Queenslanders and supporting the vital work of our firefighting staff and volunteers,” Minister Andrew Powell said.
QFR Greater Brisbane Region Assistant Commissioner Kevin Reading highlighted the importance of the new vehicles in supporting the region’s firefighting capacity.
“QFR has 11 Auxiliary Fire and Rescue staff who respond from this station and play a critical role in protecting their community,” Mr Reading said.
“So far this financial year, they have responded to more than 80 incidents and this investment ensures they are well-equipped to continue delivering exceptional service.”
RFSQ South Eastern Region Deputy Chief Officer John Welke said volunteers would greatly benefit from their new vehicle.
“The Maleny and District Rural Fire Brigade has 43 members who do an extraordinary job in their community,” Mr Welke said.
“These volunteers will be focussed on bushfire mitigation and response over the coming months, and their new vehicle will no doubt assist them in their efforts.”
Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation and Member for Glass House Andrew Powell represented Minister Leahy at the Appliance Handover Ceremony on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at the Maleny Fire and Emergency Services Complex.