Sky News Australia | Emergency services brace for heatwave Sky News Australia Updated: 04:58, Wednesday January 29, 2014. Emergency services brace for heatwave. Health, fire and emergency services in Australia's southeast are bracing for a heatwave for a second time this year. While experts are warning of serious heat, it may not ... stakes rise in states' bushfire battles Ambos brace for busy week as temps soar Cool change brings relief across Melbourne |