Local SES Helps In Brisbane Clean-Up
South Burnett SES members have been quick to volunteer to help in the clean-up following Thursday night’s “supercell” storm which trashed parts of Brisbane.
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SES Wins Top Award
South Burnett SES have volunteers came home with the major honour from the North Coast Region awards
Heavy Rain – Are You Prepared?
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Kingaroy SES attended a request for assistance in Kingaroy to a house which had water entering following a heavy downpour during the night.
SES Volunteers Train For Floods
It hasn’t started raining or flooding again yet, but the State Emergency Service volunteers are preparing!
Peter’s An Everyday Hero
One of the South Burnett’s own “every day heroes” was a finalist in the QPCU awards
Donations Help SES
Kingaroy SES members have again felt the support and generosity of Kingaroy businesses.
Don’t Forget To Thank A Volunteer
The Kingaroy State Emergency Service will join thousands of organisations around the nation to mark the 25th anniversary of National Volunteer Week in Australia (May 12–18).
SES Joins Search
SES volunteers from Kingaroy and Nanango joined the search at the weekend for a woman missing from a property near Toogoolawah.
SES Called On To Help
The recent wet weather has kept local SES crews busy.
New Headquarters For SES
Nanango SES will get a new HQ, thanks to the State Government and South Burnett Regional Council
SES Kept Busy Overnight
The rains appear to have started, and so have activations for Kingaroy SES.
Emergency App For Phones
Emergency services have launched a new smartphone app to help people call the right number for help in emergency and non-emergency situations.
SES Members Thanked At Awards
Local SES members were presented with service medals at the recent SES Week State Awards ceremony held in Gympie.
Murgon Urged To Get Ready
The South Burnett’s “Get Ready For Summer” program visited Murgon on Friday morning with the aim of building awareness and resilience in the local community.
Airport ‘Emergency’ Tests Crews
Anyone who noticed the flashing emergency lights and fire engines at Kingaroy Airport this evening shouldn’t be alarmed … it wasn’t an aviation emergency or plane crash.
Help Yourself (And Help The SES)
The State Emergency Service is urging residents to assist emergency volunteers by taking responsibility for their own recovery following natural disasters.
Urgent Call For SES Volunteers
The Kingaroy SES group has sent out an urgent SOS for more volunteers to join its ranks.
Awards For SES Volunteers
Two Yarraman SES volunteers were presented with awards last night for their committed service to the SES.
Reforms Target Emergency Services
Emergency Services in Queensland face a major shake-up under reforms recommended by former Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty.
SES Tests Their Skills
Kingaroy SES hosted a Landsearch Course at the weekend, training members in all aspects of searching, including forensic searching and preserving incident scenes.
