Rescue services in Queensland

Helicopter rescue

Support on the Water

A number of dedicated volunteer organisations work with communities throughout Queensland to make our waterways safer. These organisations include:

Helicopter and emergency rescue

Queensland  Government Air (QGAir) delivers life-saving, community safety and state  support aviation services to the people and government of Queensland.

RW AW139 Rescue Helicopter in action

QGAir have bases at Brisbane Airport, Archerfield, Townsville, Cairns,  Mt Isa, and Horn Island.