The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACT ESA) deployed 12 State Emergency Service (SES) members and six fire-fighting vehicles to Wauchope, NSW last Monday (11 November) to assist with bushfire fighting efforts.
ACT ESA said the vehicles were for use by 16 ACT Rural Fire Service (ACTRFS) volunteer firefighters working in support of NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) volunteers fighting fires in the Port Macquarie area.
“In this time of need, the ACT will continue to support our NSW colleagues as they battle bushfires across the State,” ACT ESA said.
“This deployment will not impact on the level of fire protection to Canberra and the surrounding regions.”
The Agency said the deployment of SES staff this week was in addition to the 16 ACTRFS firefighters who travelled to Port Macquarie last week to assist the NSWRFS.
“Crews travelled to Port Macquarie with the support of the Australian Defence Force and Emergency Management Australia on Friday 8 November 2019.
“We wish our departing crews safe travels and thank them for their commitment and support,” the Agency said.
The Agency said crews had undertaken firefighting operations before returning home yesterday (13 November).
Further information, including live updates on the NSW bushfires can be accessed at this PS News link.
