Operation Bushfire Assist
Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020
LATEST UPDATE TO ADF'S BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY EFFORTS
Kiwis working hard in the bush capital
Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopters are soaring over Canberra delivering Australian soldiers to remote areas.
Linking support lines all across the country
Townsville refuel specialist Sergeant Ian McGregor has come south to lend his expertise on home soil.
Dash to Canberra to answer call for help
Engineers based in the Cooma area quickly redeployed to the ACT after horror conditions sparked an emergency.
Carrying out vital water resupply
Air Force tradies use a Mack water tanker, used for airfield construction and maintenance, to supply farmers with water.
Providing a big lift in times of emergency
Chinooks have proven their worth helping move people and supplies from isolated communities.
Reservists drum up business
Two 5th Brigade Reservists and are working together as a mini-support unit for a mobile Services Australia team.
Helping farmers by fixing fences
Soldiers have been digging in around the bushfire-devastated Batlow area of NSW.
Tough mountain task keeps firies communicating
By keeping the power on in remote locations, ADF personnel are saving valuable time for those on the front line.
Full circle: Mallacoota evacuees flown home
After fleeing the Victorian town on board HMAS Choules with her granddaughters on January 3, Maureen Jewell has returned on a C-27J Spartan.
Thank you note leads to surprise visit
A thank you note turned into a surprise visit for two young Omeo locals on January 21.
Skilled-up chainsaw corps carves out breathing room
Residents are praising ADF personnel who are digging in to help with a difficult and daunting task.
