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Wind, Rain and… Fireys?

Posted by admin - 14 August, 2017 - Callouts, News

What a week – we may have escaped the winds, but we certainly saw plenty of rain! With almost 30 calls for assistance since last Wednesday (mostly for localised flooding), our volunteers have been busy. Many barely getting a chance to let their gear dry out before attending the next job. We’d also like to […]

Read More east swan bush fire brigade, flooding, heavy rain

UFO Sighted!

Posted by admin - 8 August, 2017 - Callouts, News

An early start for our vollies this morning, with Swan SES receiving 6 requests for assistance ranging from flooding to roof damage. The BOM issued a severe weather warning and we saw very strong, squally conditions on the ground. Please remember in these conditions to secure all loose items around your property (provided it is […]

Read More storm, strong winds, trampoline

And so it begins! 

Posted by admin - 3 July, 2017 - Callouts, News

Despite only light rain and winds over the weekend, Swan SES attended 3 jobs for storm damage to properties around Midland. With more rain on the radar this week, please remember to check your roof and gutters for damage – else you too may find an unexpected water feature in your living room and orange […]

Read More 132500, SES, storm damage, Winter

Happy WOW Day!

Posted by admin - 10 May, 2017 - Community, News

THANK YOU to all State Emergency Service Volunteers!! (Especially ours) Be it storm damage, missing person searches, fire support, floods, cyclones, earthquake, tsunami, vertical & cave rescue, or road crash rescue, SES Volunteers around Australia are out there helping their community.  In Western Australia the SES is made up of over 2,100 volunteers who leave […]

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted by admin - 8 March, 2017 - Event, News

Showing the men how it’s done!  A few shots of the team on recent training exercises in honour of International Women’s Day. At almost 50% of our membership, Swan SES is proud of our women in orange!

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Swan SES places 2nd at “Exercise Prepare”

Posted by admin - 3 February, 2017 - Competition, News, Training

At the end of last year we took part in a bit of friendly competition with other Perth Metro units called, “Exercise Prepare”. It was a great challenge, a lot of fun, & you can watch this video from Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA to see some highlights from the 2 day event!  Congratulations go […]

Read More Competition, DFES, Exercise Prepare, Metro Challenge
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