The QFD was established on the 1st of July, 2024, and has committed to a refocus on firefighting operations after the organisational change from QFES.

[citation needed] In October 2022, following a review by the honourable Minister Mark Ryan, it was decided QFES would be dissolved in June 2024.

Other primary duties of QFR firefighters are to respond to hazardous materials, technical rescues, and interagency requests for assistance.

Primarily, the RFSQ responds to bushfires and carries out hazard reduction burns and community education programs regarding fire safety.

They often partner with other government and private agencies as well as landholders to carry out bush firefighting, fire prevention, and community education activities.