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07/08/2025

06/08/2025

05/08/2025

1990 - ACT Ambulance's Kylie Donnelly and Terry Djordjevic model [the] new hats.

The ACT Ambulance Service takes its hat off to no-one, not even old Sol. Fears of skin damage by the sun's rays have prompted the
service to provide members with brand, spanking new wide-brimmed hats.

Its media-liaison officer, Garry Vincent, said ambulance officers often spent hours in the open doing their work. The hats would protect them from ultra-violet radiation.

Thanks to CT 30 November 1990, Trove and Richard Forshaw for finding the article

02/08/2025

Join us in welcoming lateral paramedics Rachael and Hayley to the ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS)! 👋

🚑 Rachael joins us from NSW Ambulance, where she worked on-road in Sydney, and in clinical governance. She’s excited about ACTAS’s strong focus on staff welfare and work-life balance.

🌟 Hayley was previously based in Merimbula and Armidale in NSW, but moved to ACTAS to be closer to home (Victoria). She really appreciates the welcome she’s received since joining the service.

🌨️ Both are settling into life in Canberra – they did pick a cold time of the year to move here, and Rachael is learning to wear lots of layers - but they’re loving the friendly team, balanced lifestyle, and the beautiful walking tracks to explore.

Welcome to the team, Rachael and Hayley! 👏

29/07/2025

Graduate Paramedic Interns from the ACT Ambulance Service had their skills put to the test recently at a mass casualty incident training exercise.

The simulation, watched closely by assessors and educators, was designed to be challenging and realistic.

It was also an excellent opportunity for the paramedic trainees to practise working alongside ACT Fire & Rescue and St John Ambulance.

The Graduate Paramedic Interns are 10 months into their 15-month training program, which includes a mix of classroom theory and on-the-road experience with operational crews.

Having only 10 trainees in the education program ensures they become a close-knit group, who flourish in the structured and supportive learning environment.

29/07/2025

29/07/2025

27/07/2025

Not in Canberra, but our NSW colleagues clearly demonstrate why carrying a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is so important for the rapid rescue of hikers in the Brindabellas or the Snowys.

Hikers have been urged yet again to check for adverse weather alerts after seven people needed to be rescued from…

25/07/2025

23/07/2025

Our first Woman in Ambulance Honour Recipient goes too...🥁 Simone Peters of ACT Ambulance Service.

Simone is a dedicated leader and advocate for excellence in the ambulance sector. With over seven years of paramedic experience, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to improving patient outcomes and championing a supportive, inclusive environment within ACTAS. Simone has been instrumental in fostering the growth and development of her peers, inspiring colleagues with her focus on patient care and clinical governance. Her unwavering dedication has left a lasting impact on the field and the people she works alongside.

Learn more about Simone - https://loom.ly/oUh1Ivw

ACT Emergency Services Agency

15/07/2025

Applications are now open for Graduate Paramedic Internships with the ACT Ambulance Service!

The next graduate program will commence in Canberra in 2026. Find out more at https://esa.act.gov.au/join-us/careers/actas

Applications close 31 July 2025.

09/07/2025

Canberra's police, fire and ambulance services are reminding drivers of how to behave around emergency vehicles after a recent spate…