Logan’s emergency volunteers are being recognised as Queensland Police mark National Volunteer Week.
Queensland Police Service used the week to thank State Emergency Service volunteers, Marine Rescue Queensland members and Volunteers in Policing for their work supporting frontline police, emergency responses and community safety.
For Logan, the recognition comes with a strong local link through the city’s SES network, which operates from depots at Daisy Hill, Logan Central, Logan Village, Park Ridge, Beenleigh and Jimboomba.
Logan City Council says the SES supports the community during emergencies and disasters, including temporary storm damage repairs, flood assistance, emergency sandbagging and other emergency help.
The council’s latest annual report said 120 Logan SES Unit members completed 12,282 hours of training across operational functions in 2024–25 to maintain readiness and response capability.
Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner for Emergency and Disaster Management Chris Stream said Queensland’s frontline was strengthened by volunteers.
“The value of our volunteers is immense; they give up their time, and often risk their lives, to help keep Queenslanders safe,” Deputy Commissioner Stream said.
“They support police in many ways – from helping with community safety and crime prevention to being a compassionate presence for victims of crime during some of their toughest moments.”
SES Chief Officer Mark Armstrong said volunteers played a role beyond extreme weather, including assisting police with missing person searches, forensic searches and road crash rescues in remote communities.
“I’m extremely proud of each volunteer within our organisation who selflessly gives up their time and expertise to go above and beyond every day for their community,” Chief Officer Armstrong said.
“It’s vital we recognise their work and achievements.”
QPS Inspector and SES volunteer Cindel Richardson encouraged Queenslanders to wear orange on Wednesday, 20 May, for Wear Orange Wednesday.
“Being an SES volunteer is very rewarding, it offers a sense of community and the chance to help the community around us in their times of need,” Inspector Richardson said.
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