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VICSES respond to wild winds (8:30am release)

Published: 27/08/2020

VICSES respond to wild winds (8:30am release) Published 28/08/2020 Media Release VICSES responds to wild winds - Friday 28/8/20 (8:30am) As at 08:30am (28/8), VICSES has received over...

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VICSES respond to wild winds (11pm release)

Published: 27/08/2020

VICSES respond to wild winds (11pm release) Published 28/08/2020 Media Release - 11:00pm Thursday 27/8/2020 VICSES responds to wild winds As at 11:00pm (27/8), VICSES had received over 1,750...

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Benalla unit volunteers take to the pool for crucial training

Published: 26/08/2020

Benalla unit volunteers take to the pool for crucial training Published 26/08/2020 The Benalla unit has added a string to the bow of 11 volunteers, who completed their biannual swim tests...

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Warragul's brand new unit controller

Published: 26/08/2020

The Warragul unit has announced Alan Male as the unit's new Controller - taking over from Raelyn Ziebe.

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Hundreds of VICSES members search for missing Langwarrin cyclist

Published: 17/08/2020

Hundreds of VICSES volunteers have been joined by other emergency crews in a significant operation in Melbourne's outer south-east.

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Training boost for Port Fairy and Heywood units

Published: 14/08/2020

Port Fairy and Heywood members have completed VICSES road crash rescue competency.

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Brand new Controller at Foster unit

Published: 14/08/2020

A familiar face at VICSES’ Foster unit - farmer Bernie Cashin - has taken the reins, officially named as controller.

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Mothers and daughters join forces at Melton unit

Published: 14/08/2020

Two mother-daughter pairs are among a group of women at VICSES' Melton unit that have successfully completed their general rescue training.

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VICSES blood donations almost doubled – and still a month to go in the Blood Challenge!

Published: 05/08/2020

The 2020 Emergency Services Blood Challenge is two thirds of the way through, and VICSES members are well on their way to eclipsing last year’s total.

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Eight Torquay unit volunteers step up to the plate

Published: 28/07/2020

Eight Victoria State Emergency Service volunteers from the Torquay Unit are ready to support their community after completing their General Rescue assessment.

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Wyndham West unit welcomed into VICSES family

Published: 14/07/2020

VICSES has reached a brand new milestone in 2020, with the 150th unit - Wyndham West - beginning official operations.

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Further update: VICSES and food deliveries at Flemington housing towers

Published: 08/07/2020

Further update: VICSES and food deliveries at Flemington housing towers Published 08/07/2020 VICSES members have continued to assist DHHS and Victoria Police around the Flemington area in...

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Victoria State Emergency Service: Statement

Published: 07/07/2020

A statement from Victoria State Emergency Services regarding support provided overnight at a Flemington housing estate.

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Search and rescue of Will Callaghan: Community information

Published: 10/06/2020

Thank you to the community for the support in the search and rescue of Will Callaghan.

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Severe thunderstorms in Waurn Ponds and Mount Duneed - Media Conference

Published: 20/05/2020

Audio of media conference with VICSES Chief Officer Operations, Tim Wiebusch and BoM State Duty Officer Andrew Tupper

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WOW Day 2020: a chance to celebrate our volunteers

Published: 04/05/2020

It is that time of year again, with VICSES gearing up for Wear Orange Wednesday on 20th May, 2020.

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State of Emergency declared in Victoria due to COVID-19

Published: 19/04/2020

A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria from 16 March 2020 until 11 May 2020 to manage coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Community Resilience Strategy Renewal: Celebrating our ongoing commitment to resilience

Published: 06/04/2020

VICSES is proud to release the Community Resilience Strategy Renewal, extending the approach introduced in the 2016-19 Strategy for a further three years.

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Message from our Chief Officer: We’re still responding, 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Published: 02/04/2020

VICSES Chief Officer Operations Tim Wiebusch gives an update on VICSES members and operations, as well as incoming weather conditions

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Neighbour Day 2020: Update in response to COVID-19

Published: 18/03/2020

In the current pandemic environment, it has never been as important to look out for one another. There are many ways to maintain connections that are not face-to-face.

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