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Flood rescue capability and emergency response in the Central West has been strengthened with the delivery of a brand-new Generation Five High Clearance Vehicle (HCV) to NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Dubbo Unit. 

Flood rescue capability and emergency response in the Central West has been strengthened with the delivery of a brand-new Generation Four High Clearance Vehicle (HCV) to NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Forbes Unit.

More than 300 years of combined service to communities across Sydney was recognised at the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Metro Zone Awards, celebrating volunteers whose dedication has helped keep people safe through some of the state’s most significant disasters. 

As the 2026 snow season comes to a close, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Police Force and the Australian Antarctic Division have put specialist search and rescue teams through their paces, building skills and strengthening partnerships for future alpine emergencies.

More than 60 high school students are graduating from NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Programs this school term, equipped with practical emergency response skills, newfound confidence and a passion for helping their communities

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Port Macquarie Unit has taken home silver medals from the National Disaster Rescue Challenge in Far North Queensland over the weekend. 

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers will help thousands of The Hills residents get ready for storms, floods and other emergencies at the Sydney 000 Expo this weekend.  

Volunteering is a family affair at the NSW SES Parramatta Unit, with three father and children teams passing on more than just their surname – they’re sharing a passion for helping others, responding to emergencies and serving their community together.

Communities are being urged to prepare for wild and windy storm season conditions as El Niño increases the likelihood of volatile weather.

Can you tie a knot upside down, in the dark, with little more than the light on your helmet? For more than 100 NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, that was all part of a training weekend underground at Wellington Caves.