State government announces extension for rural firies to apply for Blue Card

Sally Gall
Updated June 2 2020 - 11:30am, first published June 1 2020 - 11:30pm
Rural Firies Blue Card extension stirs embers of scepticism
Rural Firies Blue Card extension stirs embers of scepticism

The announcement of an extension of time for QFES staff and volunteers who haven't yet applied for a Blue Card, until after the next bushfire season, is being treated with scepticism in Rural Fire Brigade ranks.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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