Australian Capital Territory Emergency Services Authority
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The Australian Capital Territory Emergency Services Authority (ACT ESA) was established by the Emergencies Act 2004 (ACT), which came into effect on 1 July 2004. The mission of the ACT ESA is to protect and preserve life, property and the environment in the ACT.
The ACT ESA is responsible for:
- determining the overall strategic direction and management of the emergency services (including by advising the Minister on capability and preparedness);
- educating the community and improving its preparedness for emergencies;
- providing common planning, administrative and logistics support for the emergency services, including common communications and emergency coordination centres.
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[edit] Structure
The Commissioner (currently Peter Dunn) is the Chief Executive and is directly responsible to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. The ACT ESA comprises: four emergency service agencies; two branches, providing operational and corporate support; and the Joint Emergency Services Training Academy (JESTA). The four operational agencies are:
- ACT Ambulance Service
- ACT Fire Brigade
- ACT Rural Fire Service
- ACT State Emergency Service.
[edit] History
Prior to 1 July 2004, emergency services in the ACT were delivered by the Emergency Services Bureau, an agency of the ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety. The Emergencies Act 2004 (ACT) established the ESA as a separate agency within the ACT Government.
