The Latest Breaking News from ACT Rural Fire Service

Fire and storm season has started. Here's what you need to do to prepare

Authorities urge against complacency as fuel loads build.

The Canberra Times · Oct 1, 2024

Fire bans declared in NSW around ACT as danger season begins

The bushfire season has officially begun.

The Canberra Times · Sep 30, 2023

'Broad brush' ESA review damages RFS chief's reputation, volunteers say

The ACT Volunteer Brigades Association has called for changes to an ESA review.

The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2023

Mount Ainslie fire under control

ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Rural Fire Service responded to fire at Mt Ainslie.

The Canberra Times · Feb 5, 2023

Grassfire caused by car near Molonglo River extinguished

Canberrans were told to avoid parking in long grass.

The Canberra Times · Jan 27, 2023

'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says

The RFS boss said changes made over the past 20 years would help to prevent the same level of damage in the future.

The Canberra Times · Jan 18, 2023

Gordon residences told to monitor grass fire

Firefighters from the ACT Rural Fire Service, ACT Fire & Rescue, community fire units and ACT Parks and Conservation Service are on scene responding to the incident.

The Canberra Times · Jan 15, 2023

'You don't do it for the recognition': Canberra's first responders honoured

None of the finalists expected any recognition, saying they were just doing their job, but their community believed they more than deserved to be honoured

The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2022