Emergency response services and management
Police, fire, ambulance and council related emergencies
For emergencies requiring Police, Fire and Rescue or Ambulance dial 000.
Parkes Shire Council maintains a partnership with a range of government agencies in relation to disaster planning and emergency response, including Police, NSW Fire and Rescue, Ambulance, NSW State Emergency Service and NSW Rural Fire Service.
Council deals with emergencies relating to Council works and infrastructure, including roads, drainage and Council buildings.
For emergencies relating to council services and for other important numbers, see the Emergency Contacts Section.
Emergency Contact Numbers
Contact numbers in the Parkes Shire Who to call in an emergency In an emergency call Triple Zero 000 and ask for Police, Fire and Rescue […]
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Emergency Management
Council’s role in emergency management Planning, liaison, response and recovery. Parkes Shire Council acts as the liaison between the local emergency services and the community, […]
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Rural Fire Service
Mid Lachlan Valley RFS Fire risk management and response. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is the lead combat agency for bush fires in […]
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State Emergency Service
SES Lachlan Region State Emergency Service units are based at Parkes, Peak Hill and Trundle. NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue […]
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Bush Fire Readiness
Be prepared for bushfires Plan ahead to protect yourself, family, animals and property. Parkes Shire Council recognises that bush fires are a major challenge for […]
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