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As families across New South Wales prepare for Christmas celebrations, NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers will once again be responding to floods, storms and lifesaving General Land Rescues including car crashes.

Children spending the Christmas period at Sutherland Hospital were treated to a special surprise over the weekend, with NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers delivering festive cheer.

The Snowy Monaro State Emergency Service (SES) gathered in Berridale on Tuesday night to celebrate the outstanding efforts of local volunteers, after a year marked by fast moving alpine weather, remote rescues and a steady run of storm and flood responses.

Major upgrades at NSW State Emergency Service (SES) units on the Mid North Coast will significantly improve safety, functionality and local volunteers’ ability to support emergency response. 

Commuters are being urged to take extra caution this morning and steer clear of flooded roads as NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responds to heavy rainfall.   

Severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the state this week as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) urges residents to monitor conditions and be prepared.

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have returned from an intensive international flood rescue workshop in Auckland, strengthening capability and sharing expertise with response agencies from across New Zealand and abroad.

The Centre for Volunteering has recognised the remarkable contributions of Kamala Wheeler, Leading Senior Operator at the Moree NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Unit, naming her the 2025 Adult Volunteer of the Year. 

The future of storm and flood response by the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has been showcased to Sydney volunteers, giving them a chance to test the latest technology and specialist vehicles being deployed across the state.

Wollongong NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers are proving every day that when communities embrace inclusion, everyone benefits.