The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer based emergency service, servicing the State of Victoria.

VICSES has a wide range of roles including planning for and responding to floods, severe storms, earthquakes, road accident rescue as well as search and rescue. VICSES also provides a support role to other emergency service agencies including the Victoria Police. More than 5,500 volunteers provide this response across the state.

VICSES also has a major planning role providing support and guidance to Government departments and municipalities, as well as providing an audit role on all municipal emergency plans.

You will find a wide range of information including historical information on VICSES, current statistical data, useful public safety information, school project resources and much more.

You can also find out about becoming a VICSES volunteer and register online to receive more information.

We hope you enjoy your visit to our website.

2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission
To view a copy of the report visit: www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au