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VICSES at Moomba
“It was an emotional journey."
Mum finds new confidence as VICSES crew leader
"I’m a mum, an employee, and - in a different context - I can pull someone out of a car.”
"Our way of getting involved": rural volunteer swaps Sydney for Birchip
Lisa Emblem talks work, family, and a leading a VICSES unit in country Victoria.
“I almost didn’t go”: VICSES volunteer champions gender equity
"I had a confidence issue, but the only way to get better is to risk stuffing up."
“You might surprise yourself”: mum of four becomes VICSES leader
“It’s never too late to challenge yourself; you might be pleasantly surprised.”
“Not the typical mum role”: leading a unit and juggling family life
“I’m most proud of just giving it a crack in the first place,” says Tiff.
VICSES members awarded National Emergency Medals
"Congratulations to our VICSES staff and volunteers for their necessary work during our most challenging times."
Victorians reminded not to become complacent this autumn
"The time to patch the roof is not when the storm hits, but while the sun is still shining."
Volunteers receive rare honour following Bright water rescue
“They perfectly embody what it means to be a VICSES volunteer. We could not be more proud of them.”
Manningham at 60 looks to the future
"The unit's illustrious past is a prologue to its extraordinary future."
Launch of annual Emergency Service Games
"VICSES volunteer Harminder represents the spirit of volunteerism, and the spirit of the Games."
VICSES marks 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday bushfires
“It was one of the few times in my life I was scared.”
VICSES at Pride
"A rainbow-adorned heavy rescue truck delighted the crowd by tooting its siren in a call-and-response with the volunteers."
2023 Emergency Service Medal recipients announced
"To receive such an award is a tribute from the people of Australia, to those who dedicate their lives to service."
Victoria to support WA flood emergency
"Victorian personnel will travel to Perth, Broome, and Fitzroy Crossing tomorrow to support communities."
66 VICSES units deploy as storm sweeps state
"This latest summer storm is a reminder that early preparation is the best defence."
Weekend storms wreak havoc at Benalla
"VICSES volunteers set up an Incident Control Point to triage calls and manage resources on the ground."
VICSES Mildura Unit joins the future of road crash rescue
"The new tools can even be used underwater."
Volunteers rescue missing man in multi-agency search
"The lost man had last been sighted in the area Sunday lunchtime."
VICSES volunteers lead multi-agency rescue in Grampians
"Volunteer crews climbed the trail terrain for over an hour to reach the patient."