Released 25/07/2017
As emergency services prepare for the increased risk of grass fires this summer season, the ACT Government will hold a series of training exercises to test its management of incidents.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said two separate scenarios would be conducted over the next two days at the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s headquarters in Fairbairn.
“There will be an increased risk of bushfire and grass fire this summer, and exercises such as these help emergency services to be prepared,” Minister Gentleman said.
“The community can be confident our services work hard to protect life and property, which is why boosting their capabilities must always be a focus.
“This exercise will assess the effectiveness of plans and procedures in place to manage incidents and provide an opportunity for important findings before a real incident occurs.
“I am also pleased the training exercises will test the ACT’s arrangements with services over the border, recognising the need to collaborate on emergencies,” Minister Gentleman said.
Staff and volunteers from NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Parks & Wildlife Service and ACT Policing will participate in the exercise. A number of ACT Directorates including ACT Health and Transport and City Services also have important roles to play.
“Everything from resource coordination to the distribution of information to the public and the media will be tested and refined.
“These exercises will provide a chance for staff and volunteers from across the agency to share their experiences on past emergencies and improve their own skills,” Minister Gentleman concluded.
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