Surge in rescue jobs prompts hiking warning for holiday season

VICSES and Parks Victoria urge adventurers to exercise care while enjoying Victoria's natural beauty throughout the summer.

State-of-the-art VICSES Aintree Unit officially unveiled for community

“VICSES Aintree Unit is filled with local people driven to give back to their community in any capacity they can."

Culture and community at heart of brand-new VICSES Officer Unit

“The VICSES Officer Unit is a shining example of VICSES’ commitment to provide timely emergency support to all Victorians."

Greater Dandenong SES volunteers truly reflect their community

“I'm so proud of the work and commitment our volunteers have put into ensuring inclusion within the municipality."

Brand-new VICSES Point Cook Unit officially opens its doors to support community

“It makes me so proud to see how far the unit and its diverse group of volunteers have come in the last 12 months.

New VICSES Cranbourne Unit to bolster response in city’s south-east

“The opening of VICSES Cranbourne Unit is a landmark moment, as the first brand-new VICSES unit established in almost 15 years."

VICSES volunteers show strength in numbers as storms smash state

“Although we are nearing the end of spring, it’s important Victorians do not become complacent around the threat of storms."

VICSES refines water skills at 2024 NSW SES Flood Rescue Symposium

“The event was a fantastic opportunity for VICSES to work and train with emergency service colleagues from throughout Australia and New Zealand."

VICSES Heathcote Unit set for state-of-the-art facility upgrade

This will be a co-located facility for both VICSES and CFA volunteers which will only strengthen and refine our emergency response."

Next generation heavy rescue truck to bolster VICSES Wedderburn Unit

VICSES Wedderburn Unit to receive brand-new, state-of-the-art rescue resource.

More than a century of service celebrated at VICSES Yarrawonga Unit

“At VICSES Yarrawonga Unit, we pride ourselves on the inclusive and welcoming culture we’ve cultivated over many years."

VICSES members take learnings from 2012 major regional flood event

“As emergency service providers, it’s vital we continue to learn and build on our response capacity."

VICSES Marong Unit volunteers celebrated for life-saving rescue

VICSES Marong Unit volunteers have been honoured at the National Search and Rescue Awards ceremony in Sydney.

Storm risk prompts calls for communities to prepare

Victorians urged to prepare for adverse weather with potentially severe localised storms forecast across the state.

Victorian Earthquakes lead to participation in world’s largest drill

“The Great ShakeOut participation provides the opportunity to increase awareness of earthquake safety within our community.”

VICSES Heidelberg Unit adds to vital R U OK? conversation

“Simply asking R U OK? can often give others the freedom to speak openly about what they’re experiencing."

VICSES members build community resilience at Melbourne Royal Show

“Having a presence at the Melbourne Royal Show is a fantastic way for VICSES to connect directly with community members."

Emergency Service volunteers unite for national rescue challenge

“Events like the National Disaster Rescue Challenge are extremely important for volunteers to build their rescue capability."

VICSES volunteers boost community flood literacy at Elmore Field Days

“The Elmore Field Days are a great opportunity for our volunteers to engage with members of communities from far and wide."

Female volunteers build peninsula presence with networking event

“It was wonderful to see so many members at different stages of their volunteering life sharing their experiences with the group."