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Queen’s Birthday honours
Congratulations to our newest Emergency Service Medal (ESM) recipients, Jo Hunter and Kylie Trott, for their distinguished service to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) which has been recognised as part of the Queen’s Birthday honours.
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."
VICSES unveils new volunteer uniform
EDIT - April Fools - Today VICSES unveiled a new-look high visibility uniform for all VICSES volunteers.
VICSES Supporting Neighbour Day 2022
"Strong neighbourhoods are more likely to manage well in an emergency."
VICSES women showcase rescue capability
"It is critical that we reflect the communities we serve."
VICSES helps launch Powercor AFL Country Game
"The match is being held in support of regional communities."
Volunteer task force heads to NSW as communities start to rebuild
"The highly-trained taskforce left today for Goonellabah, outside of Lismore."
VICSES responds to tree down at Flemington Racecourse
"A downed tree at the Flemington racecourse caused a number of serious injuries."
VICSES awarded as part of the 2022 Police and Emergency Services Games
"This year is particularly special, with volunteer Anita Lutz to receive the Stuart Taylor Award."
VICSES members deployed to assist with NSW flood response
22 personnel have been deployed to New South Wales today to support the state’s current flood disaster.