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New home opens for VICSES Chiltern Unit volunteers

A brand new home for the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Chiltern Unit was officially unveiled today, at its new location.

Preparation key as cold front approaches

A cold front bringing vigorous north to northwesterly flows will result in damaging winds and heavy rain for parts of the State.

New home for VICSES Heidelberg Unit volunteers

A brand new location for Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Heidelberg Unit, formally called the VICSES Northcote Unit, was unveiled today thanks to investment from the Victorian Government. The Unit will now be re-named the Heidelberg Unit.

Victorian relief continues into NSW to support flood affected parts of the state

"It’s always rewarding to put our skills and training to use helping others in their time of need.”

VICSES crews fly north to support flood response

VICSES volunteers will this morning depart Victoria to support flood affected communities in New South Wales.

Spike in searches leads to hiker warning

"Each search requires around thirty-two hours of volunteer time for each rescue."

How to triple your volunteer workforce

"John knew that the unit needed to better reflect changes in society to get the right people."

VICSES returns to international road rescue tournament

"They will challenge their command, medical, extrication, and technical abilities."

Queen’s Birthday honours

Congratulations to our newest Emergency Service Medal (ESM) recipients, Jo Hunter and Kylie Trott.

June storms remembered: one year on

"Our relationships, made and tested by events, save lives."

VICSES Essendon Unit refurbishment works complete

"The new design contributes to a safer and more operationally efficient facility for the volunteers."

VICSES embraces the future of road crash rescue

Now, our RCR volunteers only need three pieces of equipment: a cutter, a spreader, and a combi-tool.

Busiest year on record, Kimba Wall launches WOW Day campaign

“I am so proud to wear this uniform and to be a part of the orange family."

VICSES celebrated at AFL Emergency Services match

"38 VICSES volunteers will have the opportunity to take to the field at the MCG."

VICSES receive significant funding boost

"A fantastic outcome for our dedicated volunteers."

Plan your Driver Reviver rest stop today

"It is critical before leaving on long trips to be well rested."

VICSES Volunteers at Driver Reviver sites across the state for Easter

"Remember to take a break if you see a rest stop along your journey."

VICSES Nillumbik Unit’s newly refurbished facility opens

"Refurbishment works had been ongoing over the course of the last two years"

VICSES Units ready for wet weekend ahead in Gippsland

"We advise the public that flooding may occur overnight Saturday into Sunday."

VICSES personnel continue to support flood-affected parts of NSW

"The crews will travel for a day and work for three; travelling back on Tuesday 5 April."