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

Community members band together to bring Loddon unit back online.
VICSES Wedderburn Unit volunteers have been training hard to bring the unit back online
“We hope to have the unit back online and serving our response area in the very near future.”
VICSES Corryong Unit volunteers recently completed their Crew Member Level 2 training, as they work to bring the unit back online before the end of the year.
One-off, no-reply text message issued to select community members impacted by recent major incidents.
“This new facility promises to provide a major boost to the VICSES Wonthaggi Unit response capability and the community it serves.”
VICSES Wonthaggi Unit Controller Jarrod Hargreaves welcomes the community to the unit's new state-of-the-art headquarters.
“Almost 50 VICSES Units across Victoria are trained and using state-of-the-art battery-powered hydraulics"
VICSES Seymour Unit Controller Christine Welsh demonstrates the new battery-powered hydraulic equipment used by almost 50 VICSES units across the state.
“I’m very humbled by the award, and hope to continue making a positive impact on the community into the future.”
VICSES Frankston Unit volunteer Molly Fergus has been named the Young Victorian of the Year.
VICSES and CFA personnel work together to attain High Angle Rescue accreditation.
VICSES Alexandra Unit volunteer Brenton Doyle-Smith completed his High Angle Rescue accreditation at the weekend.
“Receiving this grant has been a fantastic surprise for all involved with VICSES Port Fairy Unit."
VICSES Port Fairy Unit
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