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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency, preparedness and response service dedicated to assisting the community of NSW. It is made up almost entirely of volunteers, with 229 units located throughout the state. The units comprise of approximately 10,000 volunteer members, who are easily identified by their distinctive orange overalls. While our core responsibilities are for flood, storm and tsunami operations, the NSW SES also provides support to general rescue efforts in the State. This includes Road Crash Rescue (RCR), Vertical Rescue (VR), Urban Search and Rescue (USR), evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural) and other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats. Volunteers in a number of isolated communities have also been trained as Community First Responders by the Ambulance Service of New South Wales. The Service's trained rescuers also support the full-time emergency services during major disasters. The NSW SES assists other emergency services when they are performing major operations. These services include the NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW. The NSW SES also partners with local communities through Community Engagement programs like FloodSafe, StormSafe and TsunamiSafe. These programs are supported by strategies and resources, are delivered locally through a range of activities and events and are a priority for the NSW SES. The aim is to engage at-risk communities on preparedness, response and recovery measures so that there is no loss of life and impacts caused by these events are minimised. This in turn builds community resilience to floods, storms and tsunami. For further information visit the NSW SES website at http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

02/11/2026

The Bureau of Meteorology have advised that thunderstorms are likely across the eastern half of the state today with the potential for severe thunderstorms in the highlighted area.

Severe thunderstorms bring the potential for damaging wind gusts (> 90km/h), large hail (diameter >2cm) and locally heavy falls leading to possible flash flooding.

Isolated high-end supercell thunderstorms are also possible in the red highlighted area, where giant hail (>5cm) and destructive wind gusts (>125 km/h) are concerns, if such storms develop.

Given the rain we have seen over the last week, a lot of our catchments are already wet, and excess run-off is a concern.

The NSW SES are asking all residents to take the time where possible to secure any loose items around your property, move vehicles away from trees and into cover and please make smart decisions on the road.

With any heavy downpours, localised flash flooding is always a concern, please never drive, ride or walk into or through floodwater.

Thanks everyone, please stay safe and remember if you do need the assistance of the NSW SES give us a call on 132 500, if your situation is an emergency remember to always call 000.

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25/09/2026

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13/09/2026

21/08/2026

It's been a busy week for both regular training and currency training nights.

Let's start with our training night, where we had some awards presented and rank ups announced.

Alby was presented with a Flood Citation.

Fiona, our Unit Commander, has ranked up and appointed Local Commander for the Peel area. Yvonne has stepped up from Deputy Unit Commander to Acting Unit Commander.

Congratulations to you all!

Now off to some currency training, some of you may have seen our SES volunteers undertaking Flood Rescue currency training in the Peel River over the past few weeks. This training is important, as it not only keeps our volunteers current but also challenges their skills in a controlled training environment.

19/06/2026

Volunteer Leadership Opportunity – Local Commander

Are you passionate about your community and ready to make a meaningful difference?

NSW SES is seeking applications for the volunteer position of Local Commander, supporting our communities across Tamworth, Manilla, Barraba and Nundle.

As a Local Commander, you'll play a key role in leading volunteers, building capability, strengthening community resilience, and supporting emergency operations within your local area.

Whether you're an existing volunteer looking to take the next step or a community-minded leader seeking a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

📍 Areas covered: Tamworth, Manilla, Barraba and Nundle
📍 Volunteer Position – Local Commander

Your community needs leaders. Could that leader be you?

For more information and application details, visit: https://ow.ly/l3ch50ZeuFf.

12/06/2026

🌈 It’s pride month! 🌈

We want to celebrate all the members in the community who identify as LGBTQIA+

10/06/2026

On this thank a first responder day we want to take the time to thank all our volunteers for their work and all our teammates in other emergency services 🧡

09/02/2026

22/01/2026

The NSW SES will be at the TCMF Riverside campgrounds around 1pm today. We will be using our drone to take some footage of the campsites, don't be alarmed this is just for training and local footage. If you see the drone, give us a wave.

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15/12/2025

The NSW SES extends our deepest condolences to the victims, families, friends and loved ones affected by yesterday’s tragic attack at Bondi Beach.

We acknowledge the extraordinary bravery shown by emergency services and everyday Australians who, in the face of danger, put others first.

The NSW SES stands in solidarity with the Jewish community and all those impacted by this horrific event.

Today, we join the nation and the world in mourning. The road to recovery will be long, but we will walk it together, with strength and unity.

Address

Lockheed Street
Tamworth, NSW
2340

Telephone

+61132500

Website

http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

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