News, media and campaigns
Media representatives can contact the VICSES Media Line on 1300 783 933 between the hours of 6am and 10pm, seven days a week.
During large-scale emergencies, the VICSES Media Line will be available 24 hours. You can also contact the VICSES media team via email at media@ses.vic.gov.au.
To showcase the Victoria State Emergency Service, a number of events and campaigns are shared across the year. To view all our latest campaigns, visit our campaigns page.
Latest News
“VICSES takes great pride in its road crash rescue capability and we look forward to our units competing on the national stage.”
VICSES is urging communities across northern and central parts of the state, including Melbourne, to prepare for the storms now.
VICSES Portland Unit have celebrated a major milestone for their beloved unit, marking 50 years of vital emergency service to communities.
“A proud moment for the VICSES Dunkeld Unit volunteers as they officially opened the doors to their new home.”
Emergency Service Medals awarded to Dianne Dale (VICSES Gisborne Unit) and George Haitidis (VICSES Monash Unit) for outstanding service to community.
VICSES volunteers continue to provide emergency support to surf coast communities following intense rainfall at Otway Ranges.
"Our volunteers would much rather serve you at a driver reviver site than cut you out of a vehicle following a road accident."
Volunteers upskilling to provide life-saving road rescue capacity in their local communities.
“Our volunteers have seen first-hand the challenge our incredible landscape can pose to those under prepared."
