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This test is a Priority Alert. If receiving a Priority Alert might disrupt you or cause you or a family member to feel unsafe, you can choose to opt out. Find out more: ausalert.gov.au/community-reso…

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices. It’s a fast and reliable way to help communities be informed and better prepared during local and national emergencies. A community-based test of AusAlert is taking place at 10:00 am on Wednesday 10 June in Duffy ACT, within close proximity of the Molonglo Emergency Services Station. If you are in the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert. Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen and it will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything. You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explain…

Becoming a firefighter means being Ready, Willing, and Able - no matter the conditions. On a rainy evening, when most people would be staying dry inside, ACT Fire & Rescue Recruit College 53 was completing series of night drills involving vertical access, medical assists, ladder slide extrications, road crash rescue and a scenario involving a multi storey structure fire with 15 persons reported missing. ACT Fire & Rescue recruits complete 25 weeks of intensive training, ☀️ day and 🌙 night, ⛈️ rain, ❄️ hail or ☀️ shine, to prepare them for the real emergencies they will respond to across Canberra. Find out what it takes to become a firefighter with ACT Fire & Rescue - esa.act.gov.au/ReadyWillingAb…

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The ACT Rural Fire Service recently partnered with a Ngunnawal custodian to carry out a cultural burn at St Mark’s Native Grassland 🔥, to reduce fuel loads and support biodiversity. Cultural burning, also known as cool burning, is a First Nations land management technique that involves the intentional, controlled use of low-intensity fire to improve the health of the land and its people. The ACT Rural Fire Service supported and enabled the process by working in partnership with the traditional custodians of the land to develop the burn plan, advise on weather conditions, and provide contingency resources to ensure the operation was conducted safely.

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Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day – a reminder that only working smoke alarms save lives. 🔊 Every month – push the button to test the alarm 🧹 Every 6 months – vacuum dust off the alarm 🪫 Every year – replace lead or alkaline batteries ⚒️ Every 10 years – replace the alarm, regardless of its type. Remember, only working smoke alarms save lives. Learn more - esa.act.gov.au/smoke-alarms

It only takes 3 seconds to push the button. 🔥 Be smart and take part, check your smoke alarm is working. esa.act.gov.au/smoke-alarms

When was the last time you checked your smoke alarm? Firefighters from ACT Fire & Rescue are out in the community this weekend ahead of Smoke Alarm Action Day on 1 June. 1 in 4 fires attended by ACT Fire and Rescue since 2024 did not have a working smoke alarm. 📆 Check – the alarm’s expiration date; 🧹 Clean – vacuum around the alarm; 🪫 Change – replace lead or alkaline batteries; 🔊Test – push the test button and make sure the alarm is working. ACT Fire & Rescue recommends installing interconnected smoke alarms in all bedrooms, living spaces, and corridors, on every level, and even the garage For more information visit esa.act.gov.au/smoke-alarms

Earlier today (28 May 2026), ACT Fire & Rescue was called to Masterman Street in Bruce, for an incident involving a recycling truck. Materials, including paper, cardboard and plastics had caught alight in the compartment of the truck, and then been dumped onto the roadway to protect the vehicle. Firefighters worked to extinguish the materials on the road. There were no injuries, and the truck wasn’t damaged in the incident. The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined, but it’s a timely reminder to avoid hazardous materials of any kind entering the waste stream. When items are compacted during waste collection, one spark can cause a fire. Don’t bin batteries or other flammable materials. 🔥

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Motor Vehicle Incident - Erindale Drive There's been a motor vehicle incident on Erindale Drive, near the intersection of Amsinck Street and Harricks Crescent. Erindale Drive is closed in both directions. esa.act.gov.au/node/6539

Being an ACTRFS volunteer not only helps your community, but it also provides you with access to a number of training opportunities. Gary, the current president of the Hall Brigade, has jumped at every upskilling opportunity during his time as a volunteer firefighter.

Protecting her home and her community. 🔥 After feeling anxious during the 2019/20 bushfire season, Jemima volunteered for her local Community Fire Unit and has never looked back.

Paramedics from the ACT Ambulance Service now have access to mechanical CPR devices - designed to deliver regular chest compressions to someone whose heart has stopped. A recent exercise tested the new capability with a simulated cardiac arrest in a home. Crews treated and transported the patient to hospital, utilising the Corpuls device to maintain effective CPR throughout the process. It’s a new capability designed to support paramedics during difficult resuscitations, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Adam is the Commander of the Rivers State Emergency Service Unit. On Wear Orange Wednesday, join us in saying thank you to all the selfless State Emergency Service volunteers who keep our community safe.

Volunteer Kate can map bushfires in real time and often helps the AFP search for missing persons. It's National Volunteer Week and today we’re recognising ESA’s Mapping and Planning Support Group - geospatial specialists who step up behind the scenes to support our frontline operators.

The ACT Ambulance Service is rolling out new mechanical CPR devices to help treat people suffering cardiac arrests. The devices help give steady, effective chest compressions, and support paramedics during long or difficult resuscitations, including on the way to hospital. Paramedics have been trained to use the devices safely, working closely with @ACT_CHS and ACT Fire & Rescue. The new capability can help when manual CPR is hard to perform, but paramedics remain in full control of patient care and clinical decisions.

It’s National Volunteer Week - a chance to recognise the important roles volunteers play in strengthening the Canberra community! This year’s theme is: ‘Your year to volunteer’, if you’ve ever considered volunteering, there’s never been a better time to step up. Here at the ESA, we thank our dedicated volunteers from the ACT Rural Fire Service, the ACT State Emergency Service, ACT Fire & Rescue Community Fire Units, and the ESA Mapping and Planning Support Group, for their ongoing commitment and service. Our volunteers’ contributions make a meaningful difference every day, helping to build a safer, more connected, more prepared and more resilient ACT.

Structure fire - Belconnen ACT Fire & Rescue are in attendance an at incident on Osborne Place in Belconnen. While the fire has been contained, there may be light smoke in the area. esa.act.gov.au/node/6536

Applications are open to join the ACT Ambulance Service. We’re seeking experienced Ambulance Paramedics, and Intensive Care Paramedics. As part of ACT Ambulance Service, you’ll work with highly skilled colleagues, access ongoing development and make a real impact in one of Australia’s most liveable cities. The ACT Ambulance Service welcomes all levels of experienced paramedics to apply. Find out more and apply on the link - esa.act.gov.au/join-us/career… 📆 Applications close 5 June 2026.

Next Wednesday (📆 20 May) is Wear Orange Wednesday  - a national day of appreciation for the State Emergency Service. It’s all about putting the spotlight on volunteers who selflessly give to their community. Get involved on the day by dressing in orange, hosting a morning tea, or sharing your gratitude. #ThankYouSES #WOWDay

Motor Vehicle Incident - Oaks Estate There's been a motor vehicle incident on Railway Street near the intersection of Hill Street in Oaks Estate. Railway Street is currently closed in both directions. Avoid the area. esa.act.gov.au/node/6535