Whistleblower claims of systemic bullying, harassment and sexism in the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service have become “supercharged” in recent months, says the author of an open letter calling for a new independent investigation.
The general manager of the Queensland Rural Fire Brigades Association, Justin Choveaux, said he believed he had an obligation to raise first-hand allegations from employees of the state fire service, which include claims of discrimination and bias against women and others.
