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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.

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Latest News

"Being able to talk to someone helps to retain women in the service who otherwise might have left.”
"VICSES volunteers are reminding Victorians to prepare now."
Do not overestimate the capability of your vehicle.
VICSES invites community members to attend one of many Get Flood Ready Community Information Sessions this week.
Volunteers from our VICSES Wyndham and Wyndham West Units worked together with Victoria Police during a simulated exercise scenario called exercise Walkaway.
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has begun preparations for the risk of floods and severe storms this high-risk weather season and Victorians are being urged to start actively preparing too.
A brand new home for the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Chiltern Unit was officially unveiled today, at its new location.
A cold front bringing vigorous north to northwesterly flows will result in damaging winds and heavy rain for parts of the State.
Trees down due to high winds across Victoria
A brand new location for Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Heidelberg Unit, formally called the VICSES Northcote Unit, was unveiled today thanks to investment from the Victorian Government. The Unit will now be re-named the Heidelberg Unit.