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Volunteers rush to rescue trapped motorists as Traralgon floods

Published 15/10/2021

"Despite having four major floods this year, we had to perform four rescues last night."

New Local Flood Guide animations for community engagement programs

Published 15/10/2021

"The videos will enable VICSES to use a geotargeted approach."

MEDIA RELEASE: Victorians flock to VICSES in record number for help during COVID years

Published 13/10/2021

"Volunteers attended more call-outs than ever despite most Victorians being in lockdown."

Country volunteers train for crucial role in care

Published 13/10/2021

"VICSES volunteers worked with Andrew “Chubby” Chalmers to better assist paramedics."

Dog walk goes wrong prompting high drama, high-angle rescue

Published 12/10/2021

"We all had a job and we all knew what we were doing."

Twin rescues at Plenty Gorge

Published 12/10/2021

"A fantastic effort by all involved in this multi-agency event."

Crash site collapse prompts multi-unit effort in Melbourne's west

Published 11/10/2021

"A car collided with a fire hydrant, before colliding with a building, resulting in its structural collapse."

New augmented reality 15 to float campaign

Published 08/10/2021

"Our volunteers will be using the technology in their community engagement programs."

VICSES awarded as part of the 2021 Victorian Resilient Australia Awards

Published 08/10/2021

This week the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) was recognised as part of the 2021 Victorian Resilient Australia Awards, announced as the winners across two award categories including Government and Photography.

VICSES Pride Network: Meet David

Published 04/10/2021

Between volunteering with VICSES and working as a full-time primary school teacher, life’s pretty busy for Monash Unit Officer...

MEDIA RELEASE: Road Crash Rescue capability ready to roll for VICSES Moe Unit

Published 30/09/2021

"This addition brings the total number of VICSES accredited road rescue provider units to a whopping 104 across the State."

 VICSES volunteers urge hikers to use emergency markers amid dramatic scenes

Published 29/09/2021

"Emergency markers mean we don’t have to explore all of the tracks to find and assist hikers.” 

Bride-to-be waits as volunteer performs rescue

Published 27/09/2021

"It was a priority job and, I felt, hard to ignore.”

Local kids help VICSES volunteers rescue boy on bike jumps

Published 23/09/2021

“All of us at the Nillumbik unit wish the young boy a speedy recovery, so he can continue to enjoy his school holidays.”

Banksia crashes into water main, power lines on Phillip Island

Published 23/09/2021

“With high winds expected over the weekend we would encourage people not to park under trees, as they may be compromised.”

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.”