VICSES is a volunteer based organisation responding to emergencies and working to ensure the safety of communities around Victoria.

VICSES is the lead agency when responding to floods, storms and earthquakes and operates the largest network of road rescue in Australia.

VICSES also provides assistance to other emergency services such as Victoria Police, and to municipal councils in planning and auditing their emergency management plans.

There are more than 5500 committed and dedicated volunteers around the state who provide these services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.