NSW SES Stroud Unit

18/10/2026

Some more photos from our HQ Building opening yesterday. October 17th 2026.

18/10/2026

Yesterday our new Unit Building was officially opened in Stroud. Unveiling of the plaque were Hon. Kate Washington (On behalf of Jihad Dib) and MCC Mayor, Alan Tickle. We were honoured to have so many members (past and present) and guests to join us on this great occasion.

A little background information:
The Stroud SES facilities at Booral were identified as requiring an upgrade. Significant access issues with the existing location during severe weather events as well as the poor condition of the Unit Buildings contributed to the urgent need for relocation and construction of a new facility in Stroud.

The new building provides a structure to house the new generation of advanced NSW SES rescue vehicles, trailers, boats, storage for rescue equipment, offices, training room, kitchen and change room facilities. It provides a quality environment with improved safety standards and is equipped with the latest technology to access emergency operations systems.

Funding

NSW SES committed $2.116 million towards the project as a part of facilities enhancement funding provided by the NSW State Government.

Mid Coast Council have been really supportive of the Unit building and facilities. Their contribution included providing the land parcel, jointly designing, managing the tendering and the project

Precise Build were awarded the tender.


MIDCOAST

24/09/2026

The members of Stroud Unit send their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the officer whose life was tragically lost on duty this morning.
Our thoughts also for the officer in hospital and for his recovery.

20/09/2026

Thanks for the update Booral RFS. Stroud Unit are still onsite assisting Police.

UPDATE 2PM - The road will be closed for many hours. Stay up to date with Live Traffic. Emergency services are on scene as well as emergency volunteers. There is no excuse for abuse of people doing their job during a serious incident. Please be respectful

Due to a motor vehicle accident the Bucketts Way is closed in both directions from Gunns Gully Rd to Booral Rd Booral. It will be shut for sometime. Please be respectful of emergency volunteers and Council staff who are directing traffic

20/09/2026

Please take care on the roads everyone. Buckets Way is closed in both directions at Cromarty’s Creek and will be for quite sometime.

UPDATE 2PM - The road will be closed for many hours. Stay up to date with Live Traffic. Emergency services are on scene as well as emergency volunteers. There is no excuse for abuse of people doing their job during a serious incident. Please be respectful

Due to a motor vehicle accident the Bucketts Way is closed in both directions from Gunns Gully Rd to Booral Rd Booral. It will be shut for sometime. Please be respectful of emergency volunteers and Council staff who are asking people to turn around

19/09/2026

Wow what a day on the water! Members of Stroud Unit, Steve, Carolyn, James and Garry were joined by vessels and crews from Foster Pacific Palms, Taree and Wingham Units for the annual running of the Myall Classic Paddle Race at Tea Gardens. An early start for all the crews but a great day was had by all. Our thanks once again go out to the assisting crews to allow our members in Stroud to continue to maintain coverage for Road Crash Rescue.

05/09/2026

Wishing all the Dads out there a very happy Father’s Day today! To our amazing members who are ready to respond despite their special day we thank you 🙏

05/09/2026

Damaging winds continuing over parts of NSW and southern ACT.

Weather situation
A strong northwesterly flow continues over parts of the state during the afternoon and into the evening. Winds will tend westerly during this evening.

Severe Weather Warning

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For parts of the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and southern parts of the ACT: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are forecast to continue. For alpine areas above 1900 metres DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h are possible.
For the SOUTH COAST and northern parts of the COASTAL RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible.
For parts of the CENTRAL TABLELANDS, HUNTER AND PARTS OF THE MID NORTH COAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible with isolated showers and thunderstorms diminishing later this evening.
BLIZZARD conditions are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres during this evening and into the night. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
Winds are expected to ease across much of the warning area during late this evening, though damaging winds may redevelop overnight in parts of the Snowy Mountains and South Coast Ranges and continue into Sunday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Scone, Mudgee, Cessnock and Maitland.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Metropolitan and Illawarra districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
The following wind gusts have been recorded since 12:00pm today:
96 km/h at Sydney Airport at 4:15 pm.
113 km/h at Penrith Lakes at 3:52 pm.
91 km/h at Western Sydney Airport at 3:50 pm.
93 km/h at Mount Boyce at 3:30 pm.
96 km/h at Mudgee at 3:28 pm.
91km/h at Orange at 2:21 pm.
104 km/h at Moss Vale at 1:28 pm.
94 km/h at Nowra at 1:01 pm.
94 km/h at Nerriga at 12:34 pm.
90 km/h at Perisher Valley at 12:31pm.
104 km/h at Cabramurra at 12:29 pm.
94 km/h at Goulburn at 12:24 pm.
Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 11:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time Saturday.

09/08/2026

Please take care, there’s a bit of rain coming and the possibility of strong winds predicted.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in Hunter, Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:48 am Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Damaging winds over alpine areas today, extending broadly across eastern NSW on Monday.

Weather Situation: North to northwesterly winds will strengthen on Sunday ahead of a cold front forecast to cross NSW later on Sunday. Vigorous west to northwesterly winds will follow on Monday as a low pressure system moves into Bass Strait, extending gusty conditions broadly over the Great Dividing Range, the Hunter Valley and elevated terrain over eastern New South Wales.

For SNOWY MOUNTAINS above 1500 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely during Sunday, easing later on Monday.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are likely during Sunday, easing during Monday morning.

For the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE broadly: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from Monday morning, becoming more likely during Monday afternoon, then gradually easing from early Tuesday morning.

For the HUNTER VALLEY, including NEWCASTLE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely during Monday afternoon, easing later on Monday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Armidale, Goulburn, Scone, Tenterfield, Katoomba, Cooma, Cessnock, Maitland, Perisher Valley and Thredbo Top Station.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.

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.

11/07/2026

If any of our followers are in Stroud today come down to the Stroud Showground and say hi to our volunteers. The Brickthrowing and RollerPin throwing is on today. We have just finished taking part in the parade and the crowd was wonderful!
So come down and say hi, we have a high clearance vehicle, our Rescue truckand an Argo(8 wheeler, amphibious vehicle) not mention our dedicated volunteers who would love to have a chat 😁
Hope to see you soon!!!!