Ambo's ACT

14/02/2026

Here's a reminder on the most romantic day of the year - a little mood lighting never hurts. Happy Valentine's Day!

13/02/2026

10/02/2026

Are you a paramedic looking to work in a city that gives back?

Applications are open for experienced paramedics to join the ACT Ambulance Service.

As part of ACT Ambulance Service, you’ll work with highly skilled colleagues, access
ongoing development and make a real impact in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.

The ACT Ambulance Service welcomes all levels of experienced paramedics to apply.

Recruitment is underway for the positions of Ambulance Paramedic and Intensive Care Paramedic.

Applications close 6 March 2026. Find out more at https://esa.act.gov.au/join-us/careers/actas

08/02/2026

CLICK on the page to view a video showing paramedics assisting an injured dog after extrication by Fire & Rescue

Firefighters have pulled a dog from a burning home in Canberra's south yesterday.

29/01/2026

Following an inter-hospital mission from Bombala to Canberra Hospital, the whole crew pitched in to put everything back in its right place for the next tasking. Behind every successful mission is a crew that works as one.

📷 Badger Photography

24/01/2026

It's going to be a hot weekend Canberra! 🥵

If you’re heading out to an outdoor event, working outside, or spending time in the sun, please take extra care.

💧 Stay hydrated:

◾️ Drink water regularly - don’t wait until you feel thirsty
◾️ Avoid excess alcohol and caffeine
◾️ Take regular breaks in the shade or cool areas

🧢 Reduce heat exposure:

◾️ Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and sun protection
◾️ Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day
◾️ Where possible, spend time indoors or in air-conditioned spaces

🚑 Know the warning signs:

◾️ Headache
◾️ Dizziness or fainting
◾️ Nausea or vomiting
◾️ Feeling weak or unwell

If someone becomes confused, collapses, has very hot skin, or stops sweating, this could be heat stroke - a medical emergency.

📞 Get help early:

◾️ For health advice: Healthdirect 1800 022 222
◾️ If symptoms worsen or are severe: call Triple Zero (000) or go to the nearest emergency department

Please also check in on older people, children, pregnant people, and neighbours, and don’t forget your pets - everyone feels the heat differently.

For updates and official advice, follow the ACT Emergency Services Agency and trusted sources.

Stay cool, plan ahead, and look out for each other. ☀️💙

22/01/2026

7.40pm - It is turning into a busy Thursday evening

21/01/2026

19/01/2026

Congratulations to Quentin Botha who had been selected to represent ARO as a Trauma Assessor at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Challenge, to be held in Dubai from 15–17 February 2026.

For over a decade, Quentin is a valued member of ARO, and is currently the Medical Specialist on ARO’s Road Crash Rescue Technical Committee and a member of the World Rescue Organisation (WRO) Medical Advisory Board.

In his current full-time role, Quentin is a Clinical Support Officer and Intensive Care Paramedic with ACT Ambulance Service. With a career spans 30 years in emergency services and mining rescue operations, he provides advanced clinical guidance and mentorship in trauma care and patient management in complex rescue environments and under challenging conditions.

ARO is a member of WRO and opportunities exist for active members and member agencies to participate in ARO supported activities, challenges and events (e.g., Australasian Road Crash Rescue Challenge, Industrial and Domestic Rescue Challenge, Australasian Water Rescue Challenge, Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge, and Vertical Rescue Symposium), as well as events organised by WRO and other WRO member agencies, such as this.

To strengthen the sharing of best practice of rescue techniques, experience and learning opportunities across the world, WRO has selected a balanced team of experienced personnel across extrication including Command, Technical, Medical, and Trauma. This year, assessors have been selected from WRO member organisations including Australia (ARO), United Kingdom (AKRO), Spain (APRAT), Portugal (ANSD), Brazil (ABRES) and across the UAE. The 2026 UAE Challenge event will also be preceded by WRO peer-to-peer team training for Dubai Police - the host organisation of the UAE Challenge.
On behalf of ARO, we would like to thank the host organisation, Dubai Police, for their support and this invaluable opportunity for ARO members to further build on their skills, expertise and experiences which includes return international flights to and from Dubai, in-country costs, including accommodation, meals and local transport for the duration of the event.

We'd like to thank Quentin for his continued contribution to ARO and WRO in helping us maintain high, consistent standards at our international challenges, events and professional development activities. Your leadership and contribution as an assessor and subject matter expert remain central to the credibility and development of the global rescue industry and the communities in which we serve.

Congratulations on this incredible opportunity and we look forward to you sharing your learnings back with ARO and our members upon your return. We wish you all the best!

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

It was certainly cause for celebration on 30 August, 1973, when the Belconnen Ambulance Station was officially opened. And it opened with some grunt - with a modified Ford Falcon 500 V8 as its first ambulance.

Photo: ACT Heritage Library.

14/01/2026

World Kindness Day - 2017

As part of World Kindness Day today, we have decided to treat some of our community's most committed people to a morning tea.

ACT Policing would like to give a big shout out to our friends at ACT Ambulance Service and thank them for their dedication and kindness when helping those in need, day in and day out.