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VICSES Sale Unit opens sandbag filling station
"Sandbags won’t stop floodwater completely but can reduce the water entering your property."
VICSES South Barwon member wins Volunteer of the Year award
"Lisa’s service to communities in southwest Victoria through the pandemic was invaluable."
AAMI and VICSES reveal top 10 storm damage hotspots
"When we compared our top 10 hotspots, we found six were the same location."
VICSES Wedderburn Unit is seeking new members
"Being a first responder is not for everyone, and that’s why our members also take on roles in finance, wellbeing, and community education."
VICSES welcomes new Driver Reviver vans
"If you’re heading away, make sure you stop in and stretch your legs."
Victorian emergency services to support Queensland bushfire response
“We work as one, not just here in Victoria but across our nation.”
VICSES Mildura Unit doubles road rescue capability
"VICSES Mildura Unit members can respond to two road crash rescue incidents at the same time."
Aftershocks to continue following Sunday’s earthquake
"VICSES has seen an overall rise in calls for help resulting from earthquake activity, over the last five years."
Hobsons Bay turns 40
"Originally founded as the VICSES Altona Unit, it became Hobsons Bay Unit in 2013."
VICSES enhances road crash coverage in state’s west
"VICSES couldn’t be more proud of its volunteers as they qualify to perform this lifesaving work."
Emergency expos on display in regions this Saturday
"There's never been a better time to learn about the challenges in your region."
Sunbury Unit boat crew rescue two from car roof in Gippsland
"VICSES operates a fleet of more than 80 rescue boats statewide."
New home for VICSES Port Fairy Unit volunteers
"This new, purpose-built facility reflects VICSES' dedication to the local community."
Appointment of VICSES Chief Executive Officer
"Greg Leach has championed reform and provided exceptional leadership across multiple emergency services."
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."