Motor Vehicle Incident - Page There has been a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Coulter Drive and Ogilby Crescent, Page. Traffic is being heavily impacted with the northbound lane closed. esa.act.gov.au/node/6614

Wildflowers are blooming in Barton where a cool burn was completed earlier this year! 🔥🌼 Cool burning is a type of cultural burning that uses low intensity fire to remove thatch and clean out invasive species. This technique stimulates the soil and promotes new native growth 💚 Back in June, Ngunnawal custodian Uncle Wally generously shared his cultural fire knowledge on the grass fields at St Marks Theological College Native Grassland. ACT Rural Fire Service volunteers supported this activity by assisting with the burn plan while also provided suppression resources to help ensure the burn was conducted safely.

What's the difference between AusAlert and the older Emergency Alert warning system? Emergency Alert sends SMS messages to mobile phones and recorded voice messages to landlines. If you receive an Emergency Alert, it will come from the mobile number 0444 444 444. AusAlert uses newer cell-broadcast technology to send warning notifications directly to compatible mobile devices connected to 4G and 5G networks. It can also reach large numbers of devices almost instantly, even when mobile networks are busy. Unlike a text message, an AusAlert appears as a notification on your device. For the most serious emergencies, a Critical Alert can sound a loud warning tone and vibration, even if your phone is on silent. 🚨 For more information about AusAlert and Emergency Alert: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

From this Sunday, 1 November 2026, the AusAlert emergency warning system will be operational in the ACT. AusAlert uses cell-broadcast technology to send alerts to compatible mobile devices during emergencies and disasters. You don’t need to register or download an app to receive an AusAlert. If you're in or near an affected area you may receive an alert, which will tell you what the emergency is, how serious it is, and what action you need to take. An AusAlert may vibrate and play a siren-like sound to get your attention. Find out more about alerts and warnings in the ACT: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

Take a close up look at the new Molonglo Emergency Services Station, built for the ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue. Hundreds of Canberrans visited the site last Sunday for its community open day, and enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of the facility, and learned more about their local emergency services by speaking with paramedics and firefighters.

A realistic aircraft emergency scenario was run last week at Canberra Airport, as emergency services and support agencies came together for Operation Phoenix. The large-scale exercise simulated an aircraft crash shortly after take-off, giving responders the opportunity to test their training, procedures and decision-making in a safe and controlled environment. Many personnel from the ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire & Rescue, the ACT Rural Fire Service, the ACT State Emergency Service and ESA enabling services participated in the scenario, which involved fire suppression, rescue, casualty triage, decontamination and coordinated multi-agency response and incident management activities. Operation Phoenix was designed to strengthen how agencies work together during a major emergency, helping ensure responders can rely on their training, communicate effectively and make informed decisions under pressure if a real incident occurs. A big thank you to the volunteers, Canberra Airport staff and partner organisations who helped make the exercise possible. 📸 Canberra Airport Group

Emergencies can happen fast. Prepare your property before an emergency. Chat. Plan. Act. Create your emergency plan: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

The Canberra community turned out in droves to our Molonglo Station open day on Sunday! 🙌 Hundreds of visitors and their families: ✅ took tours of the new facility 🧑‍🚒 met with paramedics and firefighters 🚑 got up close with emergency vehicles and equipment 🌭 enjoyed a sausage sizzle 🎵 watched ESA Pipes and Drums marching and performing 🤡 and got their faces painted! ☀️ It was a beautiful sunny day, with the rain holding off until just before the event finished. We really appreciated our community taking an interest in what we do – and our mascots Kirby the Kangaroo and Sparkie the Dog definitely felt the love! 😍

Volunteers from the ACT State Emergency Service have been busy today, helping people around the Canberra community who have been affected by the storms. So far more than 40 requests for assistance have been received, as a result of the heavy rainfall and damaging winds. Our volunteers have completed 35 of the jobs. The calls for help have come from every part of Canberra, with most incidents involving trees or branches being blown down, and also some power outages, some of which are still ongoing. While this severe weather is still active, please remember to: ⚠️ Take it easy on the roads and drive to the conditions; ⛈️ Keep away from stormwater drains and catchments; 🚗 Move your car under cover and away from trees; 🔒 Secure or put away loose items; 🚧 Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater. If you need support during a storm or flood, call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500. For weather updates, follow the @BOM_ACT of Meteorology. For warnings and incident updates visit the ESA website: esa.act.gov.au

We could be in for a wet weekend Canberra, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high chance of showers for Sunday, and a likely thunderstorm on that day in the afternoon and evening. ⛈️ Sunday’s potential storm could be severe, with possible damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding. No rain is expected tomorrow (Saturday), making it a great opportunity to get out into the garden and prepare your home for Sunday's possible severe weather: 🌧️Clean your gutters of debris 🏡Trim overhanging trees and branches 🚗Move your car undercover and away from trees 🔒Secure loose items in your yard If you need help during a storm or flood, call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500. 🚧Remember, never drive, walk, ride or play in floodwater. For more tips on being prepared, visit: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

It’s never too late to learn CPR. ❤️ Paramedics from the ACT Ambulance Service were out and about in Canberra last week for Restart a Heart Day, instructing locals on what to do if someone nearby has a heart attack. Teams were in Belconnen, Woden and next to The Jetty on Lake Burley Griffin, teaching members of the community the basics of chest compressions and handing out relevant information. Remember, if someone near you suffers a cardiac event: 📱 CALL - Triple-Zero (000); ⬇ PUSH - hard and fast in the centre of the chest; ️⚡️SHOCK - with a defibrillator (AED). Find out more: esa.act.gov.au/restart-a-hea…

Over the weekend 25 participants took part in ACT Fire & Rescue’s Ainslie to Everest challenge - and every one of them reached the finish line! This year’s event at Mount Ainslie has already raised an incredible $33,893 for Lifeline Canberra. Over the past five years, the challenge has raised around $220,000 to support the non-for-profit's vital work. Each participant walked around 34 kilometres and climbed 2,000 metres in elevation. Together, their teams climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest, reaching a combined elevation of 8,848 metres. Teams from the ACT State Emergency Service and the AFP joined ACTF&R participants for the challenge, helping raise awareness of mental health in emergency services and underlining the growing year-on-year support for the event. The day also brought the Canberra community together, with food, emergency services displays, live entertainment and plenty of family-friendly activities held at the top of the mountain. Thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated and came along to support the challenge.

Cleaning your gutters, it’s the smart move! 👍 By ensuring your drains and gutters are clear of debris, you’re helping protect your home from: 🔥 Bushfire risk - dry leaves, twigs, and debris in gutters can easily catch fire from burning embers that travel ahead of a bushfire front. ⛈️ Storm risk - blocked gutters can cause rainwater to back up, get in under the eaves and into your roof space. 🍂 Don’t leave it until it’s too late, clean your gutters today! Prepare your home for emergencies: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

When fast-moving, dangerous bushfires reach homes and suburbs on the edge of Canberra, these highly-trained volunteers will be ready to step up. While the ACT Rural Fire Service is best known for fighting bushfires, its Interface Firefighters are trained to deal with rare but high-risk incidents along the urban interface, including building fires, vehicle fires and hazardous materials incidents. ACTRFS Interface Firefighters work alongside colleagues from ACT Fire & Rescue to protect urban areas of the ACT from the threat of fire. This qualification is not for new members. Program participants are experienced volunteers who have already completed significant training with the service, and typically have several years of operational experience. After a pre-course online learning component, participants spend two and a half weekends attending evening theory sessions and more than 35 hours of practical training. They are challenged with realistic and changing fire scenarios that required them to assess risks, adjust tactics and make decisions under pressure. Six volunteers successfully completed the final assessments last weekend, demonstrating their commitment to serving the Canberra community and continually building their skills. Congratulations also to everyone behind the scenes, from the instructors and assessors to the course coordinator, facilitators and course designers - countless volunteer hours have been invested into making this critical training a success.