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Media releases

2013

Date Title
24 May, 2013 SES to host annual navigation battle [PDF 137 KB]
21 February, 2013 New volunteer firefighters info night [PDF 138 KB]

2012

Date Title
19 November, 2012 Researchers document first confirmed fire tornado [PDF 160KB]
5 October, 2012 Check smoke alarms when changing clocks [PDF 116 KB]
28 September, 2012 Bushfire season to commence on Monday [PDF 148 KB]
6 September, 2012 Canberra recognised by United Nations for disaster resilience [cmd.act.gov.au]
27 August, 2012 ACTAS delivers basic life support message [PDF 147 KB]
20 August, 2012 High tech mannequins prepare student ambos for frontline [cmd.act.gov.au]
12 August, 2012 New shed and tankers for ACT Rural Fire Service [cmd.act.gov.au]
2 August, 2012 27 new SES recruits to don the orange uniform and protect the community [cmd.act.gov.au]
14 June, 2012 Raiders help spread kitchen fire safety warning [PDF 81 KB]
13 June, 2012 Minister praises young hero for calling triple ’0′ and saving mum [cmd.act.gov.au]
8 June, 2012 Reminder to call 132-500 for SES help [PDF 82 KB]
28 May, 2012 Five extra emergency ambulances to boost ACT’s fleet [cmd.act.gov.au]
23 May, 2012 $12M State-of-the-art Emergency Services Centre at Hume [cmd.act.gov.au]
18 May, 2012 ACTSES do battle in the bush [PDF 81 KB]
6 May, 2012 A run to remember a fallen hero for hearty charity [PDF 84 KB]
4 May, 2012 ACT Firefighters honoured [PDF 81 KB]
30 March, 2012 Road accident rescue demo day [PDF 58 KB]
30 March, 2012 Change your smoke alarm battery [PDF 91 KB]
22 March, 2012 New emergency powers passed for ESA Commissioner [cmd.act.gov.au]
13 March, 2012 Members awarded ACT community protection medal [cmd.act.gov.au]
12 February, 2012 Canberra experts continue QLD flood assistance [cmd.act.gov.au]
10 February, 2012 Canberrans wanted to join our firefighters [cmd.act.gov.au]
5 February, 2012 ACT to provide assistance in QLD flood emergency [cmd.act.gov.au]

2011

Date Title
20 December, 2011 Light up your holidays, not your home [PDF 58 KB]
13 December, 2011 More firey’s graduate in the ACT [PDF 49 KB]
9 December, 2011 10 year old congratulated by Minister for bravery [cmd.act.gov.au]
10 November, 2011 ACT Emergency Service workers honoured for service [PDF 62 KB]
9 November, 2011 ACTSES volunteers awarded for their efforts [PDF 72 KB]
4 November, 2011 Minister urges Canberrans to support SES [cmd.act.gov.au]
4 November, 2011 New name – Same service from ACT Fire and Rescue [cmd.act.gov.au]
2 November, 2011 Emergency services strategy for a growing city [cmd.act.gov.au]
30 September, 2011 Minister unveils new ways to access information during emergencies [cmd.act.gov.au]
30 September, 2011 Minister releases telephone warning report [cmd.act.gov.au]
15 September, 2011 You don’t have to wear orange to be ‘storm safe’ [cmd.act.gov.au]
21 August, 2011 ACT Firies to take on the world in New York [PDF 74 KB]
12 July, 2011 New firefighters graduate in the ACT [PDF 70 KB]
12 July, 2011 ACTSES to compete in national challenge [PDF 72 KB]
4 July, 2011 Minister thanks emergency service workers [cmd.act.gov.au]
27 June, 2011 New intensive care ambulances hit the road [cmd.act.gov.au]
14 June, 2011 Dont stop looking while youre cooking [cmd.act.gov.au]
5 June, 2011 ESA to test telephone warning system [PDF 83 KB]
27 May, 2011 Eighty year old triple zero hero congratulated [PDF 117 KB]
20 May, 2011 ACTSES navigate in the bush [PDF 76 KB]
4 April, 2011 Firefighter heroes receive special awards [PDF 141 KB]
2 April, 2011 Firefighters to run to help beat heart disease [PDF 118 KB]
31 March, 2011 ESA announces end to bushfire season [PDF 81 KB]
25 March, 2011 Open day to highlight dangers on the road [cmd.act.gov.au]
12 March, 2011 ACT Fire Brigade specialists to assist in Japan [PDF 42 KB]
22 February, 2011 ACT Fire Brigade specialists to assist in New Zealand [cmd.act.gov.au]
22 February, 2011 Have you considered becoming an SES volunteer? [cmd.act.gov.au]
31 January, 2011 Total fire ban tomorrow Tuesday 1 February 2011 [PDF 70 KB]
25 January, 2011 ACTSES Collect Funds for QLD Flood-Appeal [PDF 70 KB]

 

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