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Camperdown volunteers represent throughout Barwon South West
"When we arrived at Warrnambool, there were still 220 calls waiting to be answered."
Four months’ of calls in a day for Terang volunteers
“The pager goes off and whoever is available will go.”
Mortlake spared worst of storm as SES volunteers look to the future
"You’re out helping other people, and having a bit of an adventure with your friends."
Cobden volunteers get the job done
"The pager started going off at 7:30am, and didn’t stop until 5:00pm that evening."
New facility officially opens at VICSES Cobram Unit
“This new, fit for purpose, smart and modern facility is befitting of a professional emergency service."
Green shoots at Heywood have deep roots
"Rebecca is taking over the unit during a period of change, and wants more to join."
SES Port Fairy Controller takes on new role at region
"VICSES retains and nurtures the experience of our staff and volunteers."
Father of three reunited with rescuers
"The service we provide is one we hope you’ll never need but, if you do, we are ready."
Green solution to brownouts at VICSES Sunbury Unit
"The batteries are connected to a solar array, and provide a renewable energy supply for the unit."
VICSES member honoured as St John First Aid Champion
"After around ten minutes in full cardiac arrest, the patient recovered."
Beechworth SES Volunteers recognised
"Volunteers Ian Sinclair and Charles Dean have received awards for significant service."
Join us: Seeking new Unit Controller and Deputy Controllers
We are now seeking applicants for Unit Controller and Deputy Controller for our new Aintree, Cranbourne, Officer and Point Cook Units.
Age isn’t a limit this International Youth Day
VICSES is celebrating its young volunteers this International Youth Day and the contributions they make to units across the state.
VICSES volunteers lend support to missing persons campaign
"Many of our unit members are avid hikers and put those skills to use, to find those who are lost.”
VICSES and SS&RS work together for Shepparton
"VICSES has long recognised the high standard of service provided by SS&RS."
“Train them and retain them" VICSES Gisborne Unit grows
“Volunteers join the service because they have a driver: something they want to get out of it.”
Launch of 2023-2027 VICSES Strategic Plan
A road map for the next four years at VICSES.
New VICSES facility opens at Fawkner
"Several new builds are now in the pipeline, across the state."
VICSES training our future leaders
For World Youth Skills Day we look at one VICSES junior member's journey, to a transformative future.
Volunteers save Banksia for future generations
"As it had only blocked an adjoining driveway, the volunteers were able to preserve the trunk."