19 members of the ACT State Emergency Service are on their way to Taree, NSW to assist with the Mid North Coast Region floods. Volunteers hit the road this morning and will spend three days working with the NSW State Emergency Service helping local communities.

Windy weather is coming Canberra! The Bureau of Meteorology Australian Capital Territory says gusty conditions are expected on Monday and Tuesday. 🏡 Please be aware of falling trees 🚗 Move your car under cover and secure loose items. For assistance, call the ACTSES on 132 500. In an emergency, call Triple-Zero (000).

A second deployment of ACTSES volunteers left Canberra this morning, heading for the flood-affected zones near Taree, NSW. They’ll join volunteers who’ve been working with the NSW SES, assisting members of the local community who’ve been impacted by floods.

Motor Vehicle Incident - Barry Drive, Acton A motor vehicle incident has occurred on Barry Drive in Acton. One west bound lane is closed, causing significant traffic delays. The community is asked to avoid the area, and use an alternative

Volunteers from ACTSES have been working hard over the weekend, to assist local communities near Taree, NSW. In the wake of the devastating floods, teams of ACTSES volunteers travelled to the affected region where they’ve linked up with their NSW SES counterparts.

Volunteers from the ACTRFS are heading north to help in the flood-affected areas on the NSW Mid-North Coast. The ten members left Canberra this morning, and are heading for a staging area in Port Macquarie. They'll be helping clean up water-damaged homes.

Steve Forbes ESM has been appointed as Chief Officer of the ACTSES. Starting out as a volunteer in 1992, Steve brings more than three decades of experience in emergency management to the role. Steve’s appointment will take effect immediately. Please join us in congratulating

Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day, and a great time to check that your home is protected by working smoke alarms. 📆 Check – the alarm’s expiration date; 🧹 Clean – vacuum around the alarm; 🔊 Test – press the test button and make sure the alarm is working. Learn more:

Applications are now open to join ACT Fire & Rescue. Being a firefighter is no ordinary job. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding. Apply by 29 June 2025 - esa.act.gov.au/ReadyWillingAb…

Motor Vehicle Incident - Monash There's been a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Ashley Drive and Isabella Drive in Monash. The community is asked to avoid the area and follow the direction of on-scene emergency services. esa.act.gov.au/node/6368

It was Reconciliation Day on Monday, and representatives from the ESA attended the Reconciliation Day event in Commonwealth Park to mark the occasion. Our members were pleased to showcase our Indigenous Artwork vehicles to the Canberra community.

The Emergency Services Blood Challenge is on! Members of ACTESA are facing off against ACT Policing, ACT Corrective Services, and the National Emergency Management Agency of Australia, in a friendly rivalry aimed at collecting blood for the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

Being a firefighter can be a rewarding career for intelligent, fit, community minded people ready to accept the challenge. Applications are open until 29 June 2025. esa.act.gov.au/ReadyWillingAb…

House Fire - O'Connor There is a house fire on David Street in O'Connor. Significant smoke is present in the area. The community is asked to avoid the area. esa.act.gov.au/node/6369

Three members of the ACT Emergency Services Agency have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, announced by the Governor-General of Australia today. Congratulations to these members of the ACT Emergency Services Agency! Read more - esa.act.gov.au/2025-kings-bir…

Today is Thank a First Responder Day! Today we pause and say simply; thank you. Join us in expressing your appreciation for all first responders. #PowerOfThanks

The ACTRFS recently conducted an in-depth leadership course, which focused on building the skills of its senior volunteers. Over 18 months, these volunteers completed various training sessions, earning them the Certificate 4 in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision).