THE ACT bushfire season ends tomorrow, but Canberrans have been urged to remain prepared. 
“Whilst is has been a relatively safe fire season to date, very dry conditions mean there is still a significant bushfire risk to the ACT and surrounding regions,” says Emergency Services Minister Gordon Ramsay.
“There were well-coordinated cross-service relationships between the ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT Fire & Rescue this season.
“The ESA activated pre-formed Incident Management Teams on two Total Fire Ban days during the season, which ensured they were fully prepared in the event of a fire.
“This preparation proved effective when a small number of grass fires started and our emergency services worked together to quickly bring them under control.
“Dedicated volunteers within our fire services remain active all year round, a reminder that despite milder conditions, there is always the potential for fires to threaten life, property and the environment.
“I would like to thank our emergency service personnel and volunteers who door knocked almost 1600 homes to remind householders of their bushfire risk and how to prepare a Bush Fire Survival Plan.”

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