Rescue services in Queensland
![Helicopter rescue](https://www.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/15111/helicopter-rescue.jpg)
Volunteer Marine Rescue
Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) is made up of several organisations working to make our waterways safer. These organisations include:
- Marine Rescue Association Queensland
- Australian Volunteer Coast Guard
- Surf Life Saving Queensland
- Royal Life Saving Society Australia.
VMR is also part of the National Search and Rescue Plan.
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](https://www.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0027/473913/rw-aw139-rescue.png)
QGAir have bases at Brisbane Airport, Archerfield, Townsville, Cairns, Mt Isa, and Horn Island.