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VICSES 2022:
Thanking our incredible volunteers
"To receive such an award is a tribute from the people of Australia, to those who dedicate their lives to service."
"Victorian personnel will travel to Perth, Broome, and Fitzroy Crossing tomorrow to support communities."
"This latest summer storm is a reminder that early preparation is the best defence."
"VICSES volunteers set up an Incident Control Point to triage calls and manage resources on the ground."
"The new tools can even be used underwater."
"The lost man had last been sighted in the area Sunday lunchtime."
"Volunteer crews climbed the trail terrain for over an hour to reach the patient."
"Management of the Murray River flood event concluded at 8pm on Monday night."
"The Lerderderg Gorge is complex, steep, rutted, slippery, and loose underfoot."
"Jennifer thanked our volunteers for helping to save her life."
Here’s a look at just some of the media captured moments in 2022.
Be patient, be safe, but - most importantly - take a break.
Essendon Fields today donated $10,000 to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Essendon Unit, in recognition of their incredible efforts in the local area.
"Recent flows through our rivers and estuaries have changed conditions on, underneath, and around the water."
"Overnight, VICSES volunteers undertook five floodwater rescues of stranded motorists."
"Thank you to our extraordinary VICSES volunteers."
"The quick-thinking of our volunteers was matched by the incredible response by the community."
"By the time the crew arrived, the driver had sought refuge on the roof."
"Now is the time to be flood ready."
"Sunday is expected to bring more intense rain coming in from the west."
