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ACT Rural Fire Service welcomes 48 new recruits

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACTESA) has welcomed 48 new recruits in preparation for the current 2020-21 bushfire season. Minister for Police and Emergency...

Be Emergency Ready - Community Centre Stalls

ACT Emergency Services Agency staff and volunteers will have an increased presence in local shopping centres over coming weekends.   Volunteers from ACT...

House Fire - Franklin

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) crews have responded to and extinguished a house fire on Nancy Cato Street, Franklin. Firefighters and ACT Policing will remain on...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Franklin

ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS), ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) and ACT Policing are attending a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Flemington Road and...

Power Lines Down - Fyshwick

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R), ACT Policing and Evo Energy are responding to power lines across the road at the intersection of Kembla Street and Wollongong Street...

Bushfire season starts with grass fire warning

The ACT Emergency Services Agency is warning that grass growth due to recent rain could increase the risk of fast-moving grass fires this summer. Minister for Police...

Rainfall Predicted for the ACT

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting heavy rainfall for the ACT this Saturday. The community is encouraged to prepare now to minimise damage by ensuring all gutters...