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Students gaining practical emergency response skills while helping build the next generation of volunteers has been the focus of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Programs across the state during this school term.

The extraordinary contributions made by four NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members have earnt them a place in the 2026 Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA) finalists list.

Emergency planning and operational response for NSW’s 361 declared dams will be strengthened through a new partnership between NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and Dams Safety NSW (DSNSW).

A dramatic late-night rescue that saved a man’s life at the Grand Hotel in Kiama has earned seven NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers a Commissioner’s Unit Citation.

A Sutherland Shire father and son duo have plunged into the icy waters of the Royal National Park, training side-by-side with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to ensure their community remains flood-rescue ready.

Earlier, more localised flood warnings will give residents in Ballina and Wardell more time to prepare and make informed decisions before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.

Fifty years ago, a 14-year-old Mark Ryan walked into an NSW State Emergency Service (SES) training night after a few friends encouraged him to come along.  

After hearing about women in her community paying for basic household maintenance which wasn't done to standard, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer Jenny Parkes made it her mission to teach local females practical skills to stay safe during severe weather.  

An NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer who has led The Hawkesbury through its largest floods in recent history has been recognised for his extraordinary five decades of dedication in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.  

Rising from the ashes of the Black Summer bushfires, the NSW State Emergency Service Batemans Bay Unit is back with a vengeance, opening the doors of its new home to the community this weekend.