Emergency Services
First in the field: a new kind of veterinary hospital
Emergency services in South Australia have a new resource at their disposal, an inflatable veterinary hospital. The 6 by 9......
Can you re-start a heart?
We’ve all seen someone in our community experience a cardiac arrest, but many Australians are unable to respond appropriately in......
Australia prepares for bushfire season
Fires threaten homes on the east coast of Australia as organisations gear up for the start of the bushfire season. With......
Emergency services improve natural disaster management
The second Disaster Management Conference will run over the next three days to improve cooperation between emergency services during a......
CFS volunteers miss out on cancer related compensation
In a time of crisis you will often find many people volunteering in country fire services, or the CFS, boldly......
Carcinogens in firefighter training
A report leaked to the media has serious implications for the safety of firefighters around Australia....
Perth cleans up after wild storms
A 52 year old man has died as the third wild storm in a week hit Perth and South West......
Cancer compensation for firefighters: a state of emergency
An overseas report about the risks of cancer amongst firefighters has got the attention of federal members of parliament. The......
What does the Victoria Royal Commission mean for the nation
Australia’s state and territory governments are today considering the recommendations made by the Victoria Bushfires Interim report. Emergency Services Minister,......