Canberra set to receive more paramedics, firefighters
The ACT government is investing $94.3 million to enhance emergency services in Canberra, addressing chronic understaffing issues. This funding will create 32 new ambulance service roles and 35 new fire and rescue roles to improve response times and service coverage. The initiative reflects a commitment to support the growing population and ensure safety for residents.
- ▪The funding will create 32 new roles in the ACT Ambulance Service, including 20 paramedics.
- ▪ACT Fire & Rescue will receive 35 new roles, including 29 firefighters.
- ▪The investment aims to improve emergency services coverage in response to a review highlighting chronic understaffing.
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ACT to fund dozens of new emergency services roles after review found 'chronic' ambulance understaffingBy Lois MaskiellTopic:PoliceWed 20 May 2026 at 9:32amWed 20 May 2026 at 9:32amWed 20 May 2026 at 9:32amCanberra is set to receive 32 new ambulance service roles and 35 new fire and rescue roles as a result of the funding. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)abc.net.au/news/act-government-94-million-paramedics-firefighters/106699772Link copiedShareShare articleThe ACT government will spend $94.3 million over four years to boost frontline emergency services, funding more paramedics, firefighters and upgraded equipment across Canberra.The new frontline roles are a response to an ACT Ambulance Service review last year that found "chronic" understaffing, worsening response times and overnight shifts…
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