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MEDIA RELEASE: Over 35,000 felt reports following Victorian earthquake

Published 22/09/2021

"Expect aftershocks, and ensure to stay away from damaged buildings and other hazards."

Cross-border crews rescue man after truck rollover at Mumbannar

Published 17/09/2021

"Trucks can be really hard to deal with, so we were lucky we could cut a hole through the roof"

Brand new state of the art facility for VICSES Knox Unit volunteers

Published 17/09/2021

"With 50 active members, volunteers from the VICSES Knox Unit are among the most active in Victoria"

Volunteers overcome obstacles in remote rescue

Published 15/09/2021

“A good first-aid person is as good as a nurse in situations like that."

Wyndham West volunteers work over weekend for hard-hit families

Published 13/09/2021

"It’s great to be a part of a community that bands together.”

VICSES CEO speaks at women in public sector leadership summit

Published 10/09/2021

Stephen was joined by Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist from the Department of Defence to discuss “the behaviour you walk past”

All hands on deck for paper mill rescue

Published 10/09/2021

“The situation was difficult."

MEDIA RELEASE: VICSES recognises model dad Anthony White for Father's Day

Published 03/09/2021

"As for the whole family becoming volunteers, I guess it was case of if you can’t beat them, join them!"

MEDIA RELEASE: Wetter than average spring on the outlook

Published 26/08/2021

The latest weather data shows parts of Victoria are forecast to have a wet spring.

VICSES volunteers help evacuate Box Hill tower

Published 24/08/2021

"We can mobilise a lot of people quickly, which helped Victoria Police to expedite the evacuation.”

Lysterfield search ends in applause for VICSES volunteers

Published 24/08/2021

"Our strength was in our communication, which was really good considering the type of area we were searching."

Pinnacle rescue highlights markers

Published 23/08/2021

“Make sure you’ve got appropriate footwear and you know what you’re getting yourself into."

MEDIA RELEASE: School trips provoke slew of snow rescues

Published 20/08/2021

“I’m used to working nights," says VICSES volunteer Anthony Johnson.

Rochester rollover in multi-agency response

Published 16/08/2021

"At that point, it was lying in a table drain."

Daring hillside rescue as teen thrown from bike

Published 16/08/2021

"Their composure and confidence during the event was commendable"

The leaders of tomorrow, today

Published 12/08/2021

Profiling some of our amazing VICSES junior members for International Youth Day.

MEDIA RELEASE: Car fire proves to be no trouble for VICSES Brimbank Unit

Published 12/08/2021

"The quick response by SES volunteers prevented the fire from destroying the entire vehicle."

Critical equipment stolen from VICSES Emerald Unit

Published 11/08/2021

"Ultimately, it’s the community that suffers."

VICSES volunteers locate missing 92-year-old man

Published 11/08/2021

"Steven held Ray’s hand until paramedics arrived to assess him."

MEDIA RELEASE: VICSES swift water specialists rescue stranded man

Published 06/08/2021

“This is exactly what our volunteers train for."