VICTORIA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based organisation, providing emergency assistance to minimise the impact of emergencies and strengthen the community’s capacity to plan, respond and recover, when emergencies occur.
We are the control agency for flood, storm, tsunami, earthquake and landslide throughout Victoria, and provide the largest road rescue network in Australia, with specialist teams in 102 of our 150 units across the state.
VICSES is a significant contributor and leader in emergency management. We strive to develop and lead best practice by focusing on further developing our core business activities and strengthening our relationships and partnerships in developing a resilient Victorian community that knows what to do before, during, and after an emergency.
OUR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024 PERFORMANCE
Total calls include all rescue, storm & flood, assist other agency and OTHER calls.
LOCATION
The SES Heidelberg Unit is located at 446 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Heights.
CAPABILITIES
Storm and Flood Damage, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), RAIR (Road, Aircraft, Industrial, Rail) Rescue, Steep Angle Rope Rescue, Land Search, and more.
70+ Members
4 Vehicle Fleet
1 Specialist Staging Area Trailer
Bicycle Mounted Squad
We work closely with other emergency services and are Victoria’s largest provider for Road Crash Rescue. We free trapped persons, help Police with searches (people or evidence), assist major bushfire events and much more!
We are the control agency for flooding in Victoria, which means we are responsible for planning for floods, supporting community preparedness and managing flood response if they do occur.
We are the control agency for storms in Victoria, which means we are responsible for planning for storms and managing response if they do occur. Following severe storm events, our priority is to contain damage and make areas safe for our community.
OUR COVERAGE
We service Northcote, Alphington, Clifton Hill, Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir, Kingsbury, Heidelberg, Eaglemont, Ivanhoe, FItzroy and Abbotsford.
Our coverage spans across Yarra City, Darebin and Banyule Council Municipals.
OUR COVERAGE
We service Northcote, Alphington, Clifton Hill, Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir, Kingsbury, Heidelberg, Eaglemont, Ivanhoe, FItzroy and Abbotsford.
Our coverage spans across Yarra City, Darebin and Banyule Council Municipals.
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COULD YOU SEE YOURSELF IN ORANGE?
From floods, storms, search and rescue, and much more – there’s a position for everyone at VICSES. Whether this may be operationally, or administration and fundraising, anyone can make a valuable contribution. It is a rewarding role, where you have the opportunity to make positive differences to your community every day!