NSW SES - Harden Unit

24/10/2026

We’re expecting Thunderstorms, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding tomorrow (Sunday) as severe storms move across the state.

Make sure you’re prepared and stay ahead of the storm.
🔸Tie down loose items in your yard
🔸Park undercover and away from trees or powerlines
🔸Clear your gutters of debris
🔸Keep clear of creeks and storm drains

📲 Ensure you monitor the Hazards Near Me app to stay across warnings.
🚫 If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route. Flash flooding is dangerous and unpredictable.
☎️If you need assistance, call us on 132 500. If life-threatening, call Triple Zero (000).

16/10/2026

🪁 WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY AT THE HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL! 🪁

Our NSW SES Harden Unit team had a wonderful time out at the Harden Kite Festival last Saturday!

Thank you to everyone in our local community and visiting our wonderful town who stopped by our community engagement stall to say hello, chat with our volunteers, and pick up some storm and flood safety tips to help stay prepared this season.

Whether you came over to:
🔹 Ask about severe weather and flood preparedness in the Hilltops region 🌧️
🔹 Learn about what it takes to join our local team 🧡
🔹 Check out our emergency equipment and vehicles 🚛
🔹 Or bring the kids by for some fun giveaways and high-fives 🖐️
..it was awesome to connect with so many friendly faces!

Events like the Kite Festival are a great reminder of how strong and connected our community is. Being prepared for emergencies starts right here at home, and we’re proud to support Harden-Murrumburrah and surrounding areas.

👉 Missed out on chatting with us?
If you’re interested in volunteering with the Harden Unit or learning how to prepare your home and family for severe weather, visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/ or drop us a message right here on Facebook!

04/10/2026

What a fantastic day at the Boorowa Irish Wool Festival! 🐑☘️

Thank you to everyone who came out to watch the Street Parade and stopped by our display to chat with the team. We loved meeting so many members of our community, sharing emergency preparedness tips, and showing off our response equipment.

A huge thank you to our dedicated NSW SES - Harden Unit and NSW SES - Yass Unit volunteers who participated in the parade and represented our unit throughout the day.

Missed us at the festival? You can still learn how to prepare your home for storm and flood season, or find out how to join our volunteer team, at ses.nsw.gov.au

17/09/2026

Are you ready to help our community? We provide all the training and equipment, but we need you.

Apply to volunteer today https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer or message us for more information.

17/06/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST GRADUATES! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating the four incredible interns who officially graduated from the NSW SES - Harden Unit intern program!

Over the past seven weeks, these dedicated individuals have rolled up their sleeves, learned vital skills, and shown true community spirit.

To wrap up their intensive training, the interns put their skills to the test in a final practical exercise, showcasing their readiness in:

Land Search Operations 🔍

First Aid Application ⛑️

Following the successful completion of the exercise, they were officially presented with their certificates and commemorative medallions to recognize their hard work and commitment.

We are incredibly proud of their efforts and can’t wait to see them continue to grow. We hope they are now inspired to continue volunteering or enter a career in emergency services!

Thank you to the trainers, members, fellow emergency services and families who supported them throughout the past seven weeks.

15/06/2026

🚨 YOUTH INTERN PROGRAM: WEEK 6 RECAP 🚨

It was a packed house for Week 6 of our NSW SES Harden Unit Youth Intern Program! This week, we were thrilled to welcome our emergency service partners from Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).

Our interns got a front-row seat into the vital roles these agencies play in keeping our communities safe. The action-packed session included:

🚒 Vehicle & Equipment Familiarisation: Getting up close and personal with the trucks and gear that power front-line firefighting.

🧯 Fire Extinguisher Training: Learning the theory and putting it into practice to tackle fires safely.

🔥 Hose Drills: Testing their teamwork, coordination, and strength handling the big hoses.

🧑‍🚒 Room Searches: Experiencing the intense, vital skills needed to navigate and rescue in low-visibility environments.

A massive thank you to the crews from Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW RFS for giving up their time, sharing their expertise, and inspiring the next generation of first responders! 🙌🔥



Fire and Rescue NSW Station 389 Harden
NSW RFS - Demondrille Brigade

08/06/2026

🌊 Week 5: SES Youth Internship at Harden 🌊

This week, our interns dived into the core responsibilities of the NSW SES , focusing on Flood Awareness Training.

The session covered:

🔸 Types of flooding and flood safety

🔹 Risks posed by flood waters

🔸 The 4 types of flood operators within the NSW SES

🔹 Flood rescue techniques and emergency action plans

Our interns then got some hands-on practice with flood throw bags and other specialized equipment used by our teams. 🛠️

It was a fantastic evening filled with great questions and fantastic input from the group. Proud to see the next generation stepping up!

28/05/2026

Our friends at Harden Fire and Rescue are currently recruiting. These amazing people work closely with us on many incidents. If you don't see yourself in orange, perhaps you might like to become an on-call firefighter instead.

🚒 HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR A SIGN? 👀🔥

Well… here it is 😅

Harden 389 is currently recruiting retained firefighters and we’re looking for people from our local community to join the crew.

👨‍🚒 Full training provided
🔥 Real-life emergency response skills
🤝 Supportive team environment
🚒 Make a genuine difference in your community

You don’t need previous experience, just commitment, reliability, and the willingness to step up when your community needs you.

Maybe it’s time to give it a go.

27/05/2026

🚨 Week 4 of the NSW SES Youth Internship: Multi-Agency Takeover! 🚨

Our interns had a massive week learning about how different emergency services work together to keep our communities safe. We were thrilled to be joined by both NSW Police Force The Hume Police District and VRA Rescue NSW Binalong Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW !

👮‍♂️ Local Policing & Emergency Management

Senior Constable Merrett from Boorowa Police stepped in as our local Deputy LEOCON (Local Emergency Operations Controller). He gave our interns an inside look at:

🔹 The critical role Police play as a lead combat agency in emergency management.

🔹 The day-to-day operations of policing in our local community.

🔹 The NSW Police recruitment process and essential entry requirements.

🔹 Bonus: The interns got a hands-on look at some of the specialized equipment and vehicles local police utilize!

🚒 Road Crash Rescue & Volunteering with VRA

Ben and Adrian from the VRA NSW Binalong Unit then took the reins to showcase the vital role they play in supporting combat agencies and responding to road crash rescue incidents. The interns learned about:

✅ The diverse volunteer opportunities available within the VRA.

✅ The incredible gear carried on the Binalong Squad’s Rescue Truck.

✅ Highlight of the day: Getting some hands-on experience with the hydraulic cutters and spreaders!

A huge thank you to Senior Constable Merrett, Ben, and Adrian for giving up their time to present, inspire, and raise awareness about the amazing local career and volunteer opportunities available to our youth.

26/05/2026

📊 STRONGER TOGETHER: SES Training Night in Harden! 🛑

On Monday, we were thrilled to host Peter and Melissa from the NSW SES Headquarters GIS and Intelligence Unit. Members from the NSW SES Cootamundra and NSW SES Young Unit travelled over to join our local crew for some vital hands-on training in field data collection tools.

Peter and Melissa stepped us through the cutting-edge tools used for:

🔹Initial Damage Assessments

🔸Door Knocking & Evacuations

🔹Intelligence Gathering

🔸Land Searches

These tools are a game-changer, allowing volunteers to map critical data and upload live information and photos straight from the field.

🛸 Tech Upgrades on the Horizon
We also got a firsthand look at the new small drones that will soon be available to units to assist with incident assessments and intelligence gathering. Plus, we checked out a new portable Starlink system, designed to be quickly deployed to disaster areas to instantly boost internet connectivity for both emergency responders and the public.

A massive thank you to Peter and Melissa for making the trip to Harden to share their expertise. Thanks also to the Cootamundra and Young units for travelling across to train alongside our members. When disaster strikes, teamwork and technology keep our communities safe! 🤝💻