The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) is responsible for facilitating Emergency Management planning, raising public awareness of potential disasters and providing a response capability for emergency events through dedicated volunteers. 

NTES is a part of the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services, however as the service is mostly volunteer-based it is also affiliated with the Australia-wide State Emergency Service (SES). NTES volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different skills, interests and backgrounds. They are united by the purpose of supporting their community in times of need.