SES Hamilton Unit

08/10/2026

Have you ever had emergency services help you, or wondered what it takes to respond to a crisis?
Now is your chance to come and see your local emergency services in action, check out our pretty cool gear, and show your support! 🧡❤️💚💙

This is a free, family-friendly event open to all ages. Here is what we have lined up for you:
🚨 1:00 PM - Live Multi-Agency Crash Rescue Demonstration: Led by our VICSES Hamilton crew! Watch and listen as Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, CFA, and VICSES work seamlessly together in a simulated emergency scenario.

🔥 CFA (Country Fire Authority) Hot Fire Prop: See the CFA's special hot fire training prop in action.

🧡 Victoria State Emergency Service Hands-On: Try on our orange gear, check out our rescue tools, and see what it’s really like to be a volunteer.

🌲 Forest Fire Management (FFMVic): Get up close with their specialised firefighting trucks.

🚑 Ambulance Victoria Tours: Take a guided tour through an ambulance with our local paramedics.

🚓 Victoria Police: Come and say hello, ask questions, and grab a photo with our local police officers.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 31st
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Hamilton Showgrounds

We can't wait to see you there!

HAMILTON’s first responders are joining forces for a family day at the Hamilton Showgrounds on Saturday 31 October. The event […]

07/10/2026

01/10/2026

The secret is officially out!
The highly anticipated Hamilton Emergency Services Family Day is locked in for Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Hamilton Showgrounds on Shakespeare Street.

This free community event is a fantastic way to celebrate Halloween Saturday while getting up close with our local heroes. Organized in partnership with agencies like Victoria Police Legacy, the day is packed with interactive fun for all ages.
What to Expect on the Day

• Live Rescue Demonstrations: Watch a major Multi-Agency Combined Road Crash Rescue Demonstration featuring real-time action from the local Police, VICSES, Ambulance Victoria, and the CFA.

• Vehicle & Gear Exploration: Kids (and adults!) can jump inside real fire trucks, police cars, and rescue vehicles to see exactly how the equipment works.

• Safety & Learning: Chat with frontline emergency crew members to learn vital safety skills and bushfire preparedness directly from the experts.

• Careers & Volunteering: If you have ever thought about joining the ranks, local representatives will be on hand to discuss career paths and volunteer opportunities.

It’s shaping up to be an awesome day out for the Southern Grampians community.

24/09/2026

🏉 AFL Grand Final Long Weekend – Travel Safe! 🚗

As we head into the AFL Grand Final long weekend, many people will be hitting the road and heading away.

If you’re travelling, remember to stop and take a break about every two hours. Stretch your legs, grab a drink and make sure you’re refreshed before continuing your journey.

Fatigue can affect anyone. Plan your trip, allow plenty of time, and if you’re feeling tired, don’t push on.

Enjoy the footy, enjoy the long weekend and, most importantly, arrive safely.

🧡 Stay safe on our roads.

🌧️ For flood and storm emergencies, call VICSES on 132 500.

🚨 For life-threatening emergencies, always call Triple Zero (000).

11/09/2026

A huge good luck to our dedicated VICSES Hamilton Unit members who are taking on the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb tomorrow!

They'll be climbing 28 flights of stairs in full gear, all to raise funds and awareness for a fantastic cause. It's a massive effort, and we couldn't be prouder of their commitment to helping the community, both on and off the job.

From all of us at the Hamilton Unit, we wish you the very best for the climb tomorrow.
Go well!

Our volunteers are always stepping up for the community, and this time, it involves a lot of stairs!

We are incredibly proud of our SES Hamilton Unit members Travis McIntosh, Brooklyn Cunnington, Damon Moritz, and Nathan Dinning, who will be tackling the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb this September!

They'll be climbing in full gear to help raise funds for vital cancer research and crisis support, with all proceeds benefiting Lifeline, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, and the 000Foundation. It's a massive challenge for an amazing cause.

Let's get behind our team and help them reach their fundraising goal! You can show your support and make a donation via their official page below.
➡️ https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/donations/donate/

Good luck with the training, team! We'll be cheering you on every step of the way.

10/09/2026

🧡💛R U OKAY?💛🧡

Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder for all of us to check in with the people in our world.

As volunteers, we look out for our community during storms and floods, and we also look out for each other. A simple conversation can make a world of difference.

Today, we encourage everyone in the Hamilton community to reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague.
Ask the question, and be ready to listen.
You don't need to be an expert to have a conversation that could change a life.

If you or someone you know needs support, confidential help is always available:
📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
💻 R U OK? Website: www.ruok.org.au for resources on how to ask.

05/09/2026

Happy Father's Day! 🧡

A special shout-out to all the dads and father figures in our community, especially those within our VICSES family.

Today, we celebrate our volunteers who are fathers—the ones who leave family dinners and weekend plans at a moment's notice when the pager sounds to go and help others.

We also celebrate the fathers, partners, and families who support our members. Your encouragement and understanding make it possible for our volunteers to serve the community.

Thank you for your sacrifice, support, and dedication. We hope you all have a fantastic day.

04/09/2026

A severe weather warning has been issued for our area.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms.
Take care. Look at the warning details.

04/09/2026

It looks its going to get a bit windy.

Take time to prepare now by securing loose objects, staying away from trees as they could fall without warning.

For flood and storm emergencies call us on 132 500
And for life threatening situations always call Triple Zero 000

Stay safe everyone.

** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **
Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds.

Issued at 10:58 pm Friday, 4 September 2026.

Where:
For people in South West and parts of Central, East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland, Wimmera and North Central Forecast Districts.

Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Stawell, Hamilton, Portland, Falls Creek and Edenhope.

When:
Damaging winds to develop in alpine areas from late tonight, extending to central and southwest parts on Saturday morning.

Situation:
A strong cold front will approach Victoria early on Saturday and continue to move east across the state during the day. Ahead of this system northwesterly winds have increased over northeastern ranges this evening, and stronger winds will spread into central and western areas during Saturday morning. Winds will then turn more westerly during Saturday afternoon with the passage of the front.

For the northeast ranges and alpine areas: Damaging north-westerly winds averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are likely from late this evening.

For parts of the Macedon and Central ranges: Damaging north-westerly windsaveraging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from early Saturday morning.

For parts of the southwest: Damaging wind gusts with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms.

Damaging winds are expected to ease from the Macedon and Central ranges late Saturday morning, from the southwest early Saturday afternoon, and from remaining areas during Saturday evening.

What you should do:
The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Saturday.

02/09/2026

Last night, we were pleased to welcome a team from Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) to our unit for a specialised training session.

Our volunteers were shown how to set up and operate the advanced air monitoring equipment that we house.

This equipment is a crucial community asset, designed to be deployed during events like bushfires to detect tiny, harmful particles in the air.

This training ensures our members have the skills to provide vital information that helps protect the health of our community when it's needed most. It’s another example of how we work with partner agencies to build safer communities, together.

A big thank you to the EPA team for sharing their time and expertise with us!