Researchers at ANSTO are developing a new nano-material for light-weight firefighter suits.
Tag: emergency-services
Bushfire report omission disappoints councils
The report of the NSW bushfire inquiry failed to address emergency service funding arrangements – and councils aren’t happy.
Heat on councils as bushfire season looms
Councils can play a vital role when communities face a bushfire emergency.
One in two firefighters risk burnout
Firefighters are at risk of sleep disorders, mental health issues and burnout.
Public sector workers recognised for bravery
Australian paramedics, police, SES workers and firefighters are among the recipients of this year’s Bravery Awards.
New trauma, assault laws to protect emergency workers
New legislation boosts protection and trauma compensation for the nation’s frontline emergency workers.
Agencies called to act on mental health
New research shows police and emergency services have disproportionately high rates of mental illness.
Agencies need better training on terrorism: police commander
Few police or emergency services are adequately preparing their staff to respond to major terrorist incidents, an Australian Federal Police commander has warned.
PC Report on Government Services – Emergency Management
The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (RoGS) has a section on Emergency Management. These are categorised as Fire and State and Territory Emergency Services (STES). Ambulance services are covered…
Senior public official secretly employs sons after name changes and doctored CVs
Pretend reference checks and pay rises for the family.
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