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20/08/2012 - Acronyms for SES Volunteers

August 19, 2013, 10:18 pm
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ACRONYMS FOR SES VOLUNTEERS
As the SES continually changes to reflect the community needs, so the many terms and acronyms used also change.  To assist State Emergency Service Volunteers, the SESVA has researched acronyms used in the emergency services and compiled a list of as many as possible.  This list will be updated on a regular basis as new and changing acronyms are advised. If you know of an acronym and want it included then please submit your request to; sescomment@gmail.com

Acronyms for SES Volunteers === >2013 Acronyms for SES Volunteers SESVA August 2013 b.pdf

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Mon, 30/09/2013

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22/08/2013 - 2013 State Emergency Service Awards

August 21, 2013, 9:14 pm
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2013 State Emergency Service Awards
Get your tickets now, before it’s too late!

Join us for seated official presentations with your Master of Ceremony Graham Mabury. After proceedings, gourmet food and drinks will be served while DJ Bronia plays.

  • Date: Saturday 21 September 2013
  • Time: 7.00pm to midnight
  • Venue: BelleVue Ballroom One, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
  • Ticket: $65 per person
  • Via: www.dfes.wa.gov.au/WAFESconference or via your SES Unit
  • Dress: Semi-formal with ceremonial medal
  • For further info phone: 9395 9842

Ticket sales close soon!

13326 SES Ticket Order Form EDITABLE.PDF

13327 SES Award Ceremony Poster WEB.PDF

13327 SES Award Ceremony Poster WEB.PDF

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Sat, 31/08/2013

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28/08/2013 - Formation DFES Band

August 27, 2013, 6:06 pm
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DFES Band

Plans are currently underway to establish the inaugural WA Fire and Emergency Services Band – a marching band to perform musical duties at fire and emergency services events and ceremonial functions.  Registrations of interest are now sought from all fire and emergency services personnel interested in participating in the Band.  Registrations close on 27 September 2013.

To ensure that the emergency services volunteer community is aware of this opportunity, it would be greatly appreciated if you could disseminate the attached advertisement via your website or other means you consider suitable.  For your information, an advertisement for the Band appears in the latest edition of the 24seven magazine and a Circular has been issued.
                          

Mr Terry O’Brien is coordinating the establishment of the Band, including recruitment of members and training.  All inquiries regarding the Band can be directed to  terrance.o’brien@bigpond.com

Vire full Invitiation ===>Advertisement - Band (for Volunteer Assocations).pdf

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Sun, 15/09/2013

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04/09/2013 - Awards Night Tickets close soon

September 3, 2013, 9:29 pm
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2013 State Emergency Service Awards - Get your tickets now, before it’s too late!

Join us for seated official presentations with your Master of Ceremony Graham Mabury. After proceedings, gourmet food and drinks will be served while DJ Bronia plays.

Fri, 06/09/2013

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05/09/2013 - News from Kalbarri SES

September 4, 2013, 4:15 pm
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News from Kalbarri SES

Mac Holt reports that Kalbarri SES had no operational call outs in August. Training, practical evaluation of Iveco unit as potential future vehicle replacement, and involvement in the Mid-West Regional exercise, kept us from being bored. The Regex had many planned scenarios to test the volunteers - but mother nature provided an unplanned flash flood which impacted a major activity.

View the full report====>Kalbarri-SES-Report-2013-09.pdf

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Mon, 30/09/2013
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06/09/2013 - Flood Boat Rescue Survey

September 5, 2013, 5:52 pm
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FLOOD RESCUE OPERATIONS - FIT FOR TASK SURVEY
                
DFES have requested our assistance in circulating notice of a survey being conducted on the above subject by the Deakin University.  Researchers from the University have been working closely with SES organisations Australia-wide with the aim of gaining a better understanding of the physical requirements of tasks you are asked to perform when responding to operational call outs.

The survey is aimed at all qualified Flood Rescue Operators.

The University will be placing high value on all opinions, especially those who are out doing the job, and asks questions regarding how important they believe a task is in relation to achieving overall objectives, how often they perform it, and how physically demanding they perceive it to be.   Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary (and anonymous) and the responses that are provided will be compiled with those of all other participants and reported in a manner which protects your confidentiality.

Participation by qualified Flood Rescue Operators would be greatly appreciated.   The link for the survey is below and the closing date for the survey is 6 October 2013
 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Flood_Rescue_Operations
 
Gordon Hall SESVA Secretary

Sun, 06/10/2013

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11/09/2013 - Storm hits Secret Harbour

September 10, 2013, 8:04 pm
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SES VOLUNTEERS ATTEND TO STORM DAMAGE

DESTRUCTIVE winds have torn through Secret Harbour, about 70km south of Perth, damaging about 20 homes.  Violent winds have brought down trees and damaged about 20 houses in Secret Harbour, just north of Mandurah overnight.  A fallen tree smashed onto a gazebo in Anstey Park in Secret Harbour.

A 100km/h wind gust was recorded at Mandurah at 1.53am today and Cape Leeuwin has been buffeted by strong winds in excess of 75km/h since about 5am, with a maximum gust of 96km/h at 7.12am.  The SES hasreceived 24 calls for assistance for minor roof damage, with the majority of calls from people in Secret Harbour Boulevard, just metres from the ocean.

The Rockingham / Kwinana SES Unit have been active since 2 am attending request for assistance from the public. There are a number of SES Units assisting them  in the operation including Canning, Armadale and Mundurah. A spokesperson from the Rockingham / Kwinana SES Units said" there are presently 37 SES Volunteers in the field and they hope to complete all repairs by midday".

The strong cold front has dumped heavy rain on the city and is threatening destructive winds in excess of 125km/h in the south of the state from Mandurah to Albany. Widespread, heavy showers brought decent falls across the metropolitan area to 9am, with Bickley recording 29mm, Perth 19mm, Jandakot and Champion Lakes 18mm.  Swanbourne has also had 18mm and Perth Airport 17mm.  Perth has now had nearly 40mm for September, and is on track to reach the monthly average of just over 80mm.

And the city is facing another wintry day, with showers and storms forecast with a maximum temperature of 19C. The Bureau is tipping 100 per cent likelihood of more rain, with 10mm-25mm possible.  Showers are tipped on and off for the next week.

Wed, 25/09/2013

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16/09/2013 - Red Cross First Aid APP

September 15, 2013, 8:39 pm
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Australian Red Cross has launched a brand new App for mobile phones and tablets.  It is a FREE First Aid App with lots of practical, easy to follow information.  From the Emergency Services  perspective it is very exciting that under the 'Prepare' section the four main steps of emergency preparedness are detailed.   The below link is where you can find more information and learn how to download the App http://www.redcross.org.au/first-aid-app.aspx

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Mon, 30/09/2013

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22/09/2013 - SES Awards 2013 - And the Winners are

September 21, 2013, 3:57 pm
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Last night at a gala event the winners of the 2013 SES awards were announced and they were:

  • Martin Hale from Bayswater SES – The Peter Keillor Award
  • Bayswater SES Bike team – Team Achievement Award
  • Melusha Robson, Communications Support Unit the Youth Achievement  Award

SESVA President David Price said “ On behalf of the SESVA and all SES Volunteers I would congratulate the  winners of these prestigious awards”.

Mon, 30/09/2013
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23/09/2013 - SES Volunteers Respond to Storm Damage

September 22, 2013, 8:43 pm
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SES cleans up after cold front hits Perth and southern Western Australia  

More than 100 State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have helped the community after two cold fronts bringing bad weather crossed the coast this weekend.   The SES has received 167 calls for help across the Perth metropolitan area and Mandurah, and the South West and Lower South West regions since the start of the bad weather on Saturday evening.    This includes 51 calls in the Perth metroplitan area since 11pm last night. 

Mon, 30/09/2013

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24/09/2013 - DFES Conference & Awards Night

September 23, 2013, 4:36 pm
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DFES Conference 2013 & SES Awards Night
Well it’s all over for another year and now your comments on the events are welcomed. The SESVA played a pivotal role in the organisation of both events and the judging of the SES awards.   But it’s your conferences and your awards.  I know many of you have taken the time to fill in feedback sheets and this greatly appreciated.  However if you have any after thoughts, the SESVA would like to hear from you.

Thu, 10/10/2013

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25/09/2013 - News from Gosnells SES

September 24, 2013, 6:14 pm
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Tornado Hits Maddington

Paul Hollamby, Local Manager, Gosnells State Emergency Service Unit reports that around 3.30am on Sunday morning, the first request for assistance was received by Gosnells State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers. Over the next 18 hours, 105 SES volunteers, 18 Bush Fire Brigade (BFB) volunteers and numerous members of the public worked tirelessly to protect property from the tornado.  To compound the devastation the volunteers were dealing with, the Bureau of Meteorology advised that additional severe winds were expected between 11pm Sunday night through to 5 am Monday morning and was expected to be a once in every 4 year event.

By late Sunday afternoon Gosnells SES had responded to over 55 requests from the local community for assistance. The damage was significant and 13 other metropolitan SES units sent teams to assist the teams from Gosnells SES. It has been estimated that over 40 tarpaulins, 20 cubic metres of sand and 2000 sandbags were used in Maddington.  Although the weather conditions were not ideal, the residents of Maddington demonstrated true community spirit. Some helping the SES fill sandbags to secure tarpaulins on roofs, while others provided welcomed hot food and drink to keep at bay the cold winds and rain.

“A number of SES volunteers commented how grateful they were for the effort of the community” said Paul Hollamby, Local Manager Gosnells State Emergency Service Unit.  The expertise of the City of Gosnells staff and various contractors enabled the volunteers to protect and secure homes.  An area from Gosnells Road East through to Ellis Brook Reserve had significant tree damage causing power lines and poles to be damaged. Volunteers waited until Western Power made this area safe before being able to provide assistance.

The 105 SES volunteers came from Armadale, Bayswater, Bassendean, Cockburn, CSU, Gosnells, Kalamunda, Melville, Mundaring, Northshore, Rockingham, ROSS, Serpentine/Jarrahdale and Swan. Gosnells BFB provided 18 volunteers, 3 Salvation Army volunteers attended to welfare for all involved, and supported by City of Gosnells and Department of Fire and Emergency Service.

Thu, 10/10/2013

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31/10/2013 - SES Volunteers assist at RCR

October 31, 2013, 1:10 am
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SES VOLUNTEERS ASSIST AT RCR

Gnowangerup State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers assisted at a car rollover near Jerramungup Road, in Gnowangerup. The volunteers helped free a person who was trapped in the vehicle.  Also at the scene were Katanning Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters, and Tambellup Volunteer Emergency Service.  RAC Rescue has taken a man to Royal Perth Hospital

Sun, 10/11/2013

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04/11/2013 - News from Kalbarri SES

November 3, 2013, 3:16 pm
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Mac Holt From Kalbarri SES reports that a four day Rope Rescue Systems course highlight was the practical challenges in the Kalbarri Gorges - although there wasn't much spare time to take in the views. A fun, competitive series of rope, first aid and radio comms' challenges for four teams gave an 'edge' to a refresher training night. Coming up for SES week we have a BBQ organised for members, families, employers and supporters in our town.

Read the report from Kalbarri SES ====>Kalbarri-SES-Report-2013-11.pdf

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Thu, 21/11/2013
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Lloyd Storey

November 3, 2013, 8:10 pm
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Member Name: 
Lloyd Storey
Member Role: 
Midwest Gascoyne
Email: 
lloyd.storey83@gmail.com

Lloyd Storey joined the Stirling SES in 2001 as Rescue Manager until he transferred to Geraldton-Greenough SES unit in 2012. He is currently appointed as Training Manager for the unit. Lloyd have specialised as a dog handler and in Vertical Rescue. He is also an experienced trainer in a number of areas and regularly assists in running courses. He has a strong sense of community spirit and is willing to help anyone at any time. He is looking forward to representing the Midwest region.

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Unit: 

Units:
Useless Loop SES
Morawa SES
Carnarvon SES
Coastal Districts SES
Geraldton-Greenough SES
Kalbarri SES
Shark Bay SES

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11/11/2013 - International Volunteer Day 2013

November 10, 2013, 4:54 pm
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International Volunteer Day 2013
Garden Party Upper Garden Area Government House
4.30pm—6.30pm Thursday 5 December 2013


Volunteering WA invites You and your Volunteers to join us in the beautiful gardens of Government House to celebrate International Volunteer Day 2013 and the finale of the Volunteer Red Ribbon Project with the wrapping of the red ribbon, signed by thousands of Western Australian volunteers, around Government House.

Sat, 30/11/2013

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11/11/2013 - SESVA Meeting November 2013

November 10, 2013, 8:07 pm
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SESVA Committee Meeting – 4 November 2013

The President Gordon Hall opened the meeting and in attendance or on teleconference were; Dave Beard (VP), John Capes (Treasurer), Lin Booth (Secretary), Regional Reps Jen Chalmers, John Capes, Bernie McNamara, Phillip Petersen, David Price, Chloe Biggs, Keith Squibb, Aaron Hall and Kylie Griffin. Apologies were received from Lloyd Storey and Chris Widmer.

Nominations for Committee Vacancies were considered and all positions filled (see end for list of Committee)

A list of correspondence was tabled which included;

Thu, 21/11/2013

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12/11/2013 - Council changes finalised in Metro area

November 11, 2013, 8:47 pm
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The Government has annouced today its reform proposals reduce number of local governments from 30 to 15 Fremantle and Melville kept separate but expanded After consultation, Minister lodges boundary proposals to strengthen local governments to cope with Perth’s growth.

Fri, 22/11/2013

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13/11/2013 - Put the WOW back into WOW Day

November 12, 2013, 8:38 pm
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Go orange to show thanks to SES volunteers  Wednesday 13 November 2013

Today is national Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) when all Australians are being encouraged to wear orange to say thanks to the nation’s 40,000 State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers.  Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Wayne Gregson said SES volunteers, who were always highly visible when responding to emergency incidents in their orange overalls, had a passion for helping people.  "West Australians can show their gratitude to the dedicated men and women of the SES by wearing an orange item today,” Commissioner Gregson said.

"In the past year, the SES in WA has responded to more than 1,580 calls for help across the State and volunteers donated more than 21,000 hours to assist local communities.   "This national day is an acknowledgement of the hours of service the State’s 2,000 SES volunteers spend attending to emergencies and supporting other emergency responders.”

Commissioner Gregson said being an SES volunteer required a lot of hours of training and an ongoing commitment to sacrifice their time and risk their safety to help people in need. "The SES responds to cyclones, floods, storms and earthquakes, assists WA Police with land rescues and searches, and works with firefighters during major bushfires,” he said.
 
"On behalf of all West Australians I commend SES volunteers for continuing to volunteer their time and putting the needs of others before their own.”  Today the skills of the SES will be on show in an abseil challenge that will be held on the face of the 100 metre high enex100 building on St Georges Terrace in the Perth CBD. 
WOW Day is one of the many events held during SES Week from 11 to 17 November, where emergency services volunteers are recognised and thanked for their contribution and commitment.

Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au/SESWeek or www.wearorangewednesday.com.au.
 
SESVA President Gordon Hall said" Many of the highly trained West Australian SES emergency responders, all Volunteers, will join SES Volunteers throughout Australia in wearing orange to work today to show who they are and what else they do for their community".   Gordon also said "Many other community members will be wearing ribbons as a mark of respect and acknowledgement of the many sacrifices SES Volunteers make in assisting their communities in responding to many emergencies and aA number of local governments are flying the SES flag today as recognition for the tireless hours, hard work and truly altruistic approach the SES Volunteers have within their communities".

Sat, 30/11/2013

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13/11/2013 - WOW day events coverage

November 12, 2013, 10:57 pm
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