We’ve been getting a lot of rain lately and the Avon River has seen significant growth (which we are keeping a close eye on!). If you are interested in monitoring river levels data please see the Department of Water website for charts and maps. http://kumina.water.wa.gov.au/waterinformation/telem/stage.cfm (Please note the charts do not appear to load on […]
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Last night & today we’ve been busy assisting at the fire in Upper Swan. The fire started about 8pm Sunday 8th Jan & there are multiple road & park closures. We were deployed around 10pm yesterday & have fresh teams out again today, with more scheduled to head out tonight & tomorrow. Our members are […]
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“Working Safely with PV* Systems” is a mobile device app developed by Government Skills Australia [GSA] for emergency service workers, in particular firefighters and SES volunteers tasked to respond to an incident at which a residential PV/Solar system may be installed. SES members are encouraged to download a copy.
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Members from Midland 1st Scout Group visited Swan SES Emergency Services Facility for a tour and to speak with volunteers. Rescue Section Leader Gary, and Training Manager Shelley were on hand to answer the scouts’ numerous questions on knots, rescue equipment, discuss the many uses of duct-tape, and review Swan SES’s plan for surviving the […]
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To all SES members attending the 2014 Metro Challenge, The group activity we’re planning to run on Sunday is based on the game Mancala. This post contains information that will help everyone play. Unit managers, training managers, team leader, please pass on a copy of the attached sheet to any team members and/or challenge assessors […]
Read More 2014 Metro Challenge, group activity, information, MancalaVenue : Reg Bond Reserve. When : 7:30am – 5:00pm, Sunday 12th October 2014 Introduction Over the last decade, the WA Metropolitan State Emergency Service has run an annual competition known as the “Metro Challenge”. These competitions tested the skills of SES volunteers, which included Navigation, Communications, First Aid, Casualty Handling, General Rescue, On-road Driving and […]
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