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ADVICE: Grass Fire - Top Nass Road, Booth

There is currently a five hectare grass fire burning near Top Nass Road, Booth in southern ACT. This fire is being controlled. Crews from ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT...

Father and Son ready to tackle Storm Season

When Jeremy Hagan volunteered for the ACT State Emergency Service in 2021, he had no idea his teenage son, Hugh, would soon want to follow in his footsteps.   “Dad...

Severe Weather Warning - ACT

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for the ACT. Canberra will likely be impacted by storms, damaging winds, and hail within the next hour, and...

ACTF&R’s personal touch to Red Nose Day

Friday 11 August this year marks Red Nose Day. The global day is aimed to raise awareness and funds into research as to why babies die suddenly in their sleep and...

Motor Vehicle Accident - Kingsford Smith Drive

There's been a motor vehicle accident on Kingsford Smith Drive northbound, near the intersection of Alfred Hill Drive.ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire & Rescue and...

Motor Vehicle Accident - Barton Highway, Hall

There's been a motor vehicle accidnet on the Barton Highway near the Victoria street intersection in Hall.ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Policing...

Milestone Donations for ESA staff

Working in emergency services our staff and volunteers see firsthand the important role blood and plasma can play in peoples lives. In many cases it can be the...