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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...
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.
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.
Training boost for Port Fairy and Heywood units
Published: 14/08/2020
Port Fairy and Heywood members have completed VICSES road crash rescue
competency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
VICSES volunteer does first AFL coin toss of 2020
Published: 21/02/2020
The AFL and ‘Marsh’ have created a special opportunity tonight for a
veteran VICSES volunteer that spent an extraordinary six days supporting
fire fighters in the state’s Far East.