The Latest Breaking News from Emergency Services Agency

First hybrid electric firetruck in southern hemisphere - but ACT hardly uses it

Union claims about conflicts of interest need to be examined, committee says.

The Canberra Times · Jun 30, 2024

One person in hospital after multiple cars crash on Ginninderra Drive

Eastbound lanes have reopened.

The Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2024

ESA culture fix must be more than 'tick-a-box' effort, overhaul chair says

Leanne Close wants to work with the ESA, not impose solutions.

The Canberra Times · Aug 2, 2023

'ESA staff are hurting': Barr should step in to drive change, union says

The opposition said another minister should be appointed to oversee change at the ESA.

The Canberra Times · Jul 12, 2023

ESA review finds blame culture, bullying and calls for 'cultural shift'

The review made 18 recommendations agreed to by the government.

The Canberra Times · Jul 11, 2023

ACT considering ESA review findings as unions call for public release

An 'action plan' would be released 'shortly', staff have been told.

The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2023

Batteries in household waste likely at fault for recycling facility fire, ACT government report reveals

An investigation into a large fire that destroyed Canberra's only recycling centre has found batteries in household waste were probably at fault.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2023

Fire breaks out in dry paddock car park at Spilt Milk music festival

The fire started around 2.20pm and spread quickly to other vehicles before being extinguished.

The Canberra Times · Nov 26, 2022

ACT paramedics and Transport Workers' Union call for better working conditions, rostering and support from Emergency Services Agency

Paramedics in the ACT are calling for more support from the Emergency Services Agency and rostering that doesn't see back-to-back 14-hour night shifts.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

'Years in the making and we are frustrated': Paramedics condemn ESA leadership

ACT Ambulance staff call for reform amid staff shortages and fatigue.

The Canberra Times · Nov 24, 2022