Winnipeg | 1 May 2012 Proposals introduced today by Justice Minister Andrew Swan would expand provincial legislation dealing with fortified buildings that pose a threat to public to include sanctions for setting traps likely to cause death or bodily harm when someone triggers them. “Such traps are inherently dangerous and pose a threat to...
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Australian Capital Territory | Emergency services members awarded ACT community protection medal
Canberra | 13 March 2012 Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell, congratulated five police and emergency services workers who have shown outstanding commitment and performed above and beyond their duties at the annual ACT Community Protection awards today. “The men and women who work in police and emergency services work diligently for...
New South Wales | Emergency Services supporting communities isolated by floods
NSW | 8 March 2012 The NSW State Emergency Service and a range of NSW Government emergency services and agencies continue to provide urgent support to communities across NSW affected by floods. Emergency Services are urging residents to stay informed of the current flood updates and be prepared. Wherever possible, people should plan to...
New South Wales | Emergency Services supporting communities isolated by floods
NSW | 9 Feb 2012 The NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Department of Primary Industries continue to provide urgent support to communities affected by floods. Emergency Services are urging residents to ensure they stock up on essentials and...
Queensland | Emergency services continue with response and recovery efforts
SW QLD | 7 Feb 2012 Hundreds of emergency services personnel from across the Department of Community Safety (DCS) will continue to assist with the response and recovery efforts across south west Queensland today. More than 170 firefighters with specialist training including rapid damage assessment and swiftwater rescue remain on the ground to assist...
Queensland | Emergency services kept busy as south west flooding response continues
SW QLD | 6 Feb 2012 Emergency services are continuing to assist residents and other Government agencies with the flood response and recovery effort in several south west Queensland towns. The towns of Mitchell and Roma have started a clean up and recovery phase as flood waters recede. More than 70 firefighters with specialist...
Queensland | Emergency services log
QLD | 20/12/2011 Thornlands (Brisbane) – school fire Three fire crews responded to a fire in a school building on Ziegenfusz Road, Thornlands just after 9.30pm. Crews arrived to find a fire in the foyer area of the low set building. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the immediate area by 9.50pm...
Queensland | Emergency services log
QLD | 16/12/2011 Clayfield – school fire Multiple fire crews responded to reports of a fire at a school on Roseby Av, Clayfield around 1am this morning. On arrival crews found a large timber two-story building well involved. Crews brought the blaze under control by 1:30am and continued to dampen hot spots until 3am....
Queensland | Emergency services log
QLD | Dec 15 Home Hill (south of Townsville) – structure fire Multiple Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) crews responded to reports of a fire at the IGA Supermarket on Eighth Avenue at Home Hill (south of Townsville) around 11pm after multiple triple zero (000) calls. On arrival crews found the rear of...
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