State Emergency Service - Northern

It was fantastic to welcome Calvary Christian College to the Northern Region QLDSES complex.

Students received an in-depth overview of our operational capabilities and discovered rewarding volunteer pathways, perfectly leading into discussions on how to build exciting, long-term careers in emergency services.

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Congratulations to the newest Northern Region graduates - Foxtrot 2026. Welcome to the orange family. We thank you for your time and commitment. Huge shoutout to the fantastic trainers and staff supporting.

Today, on Thank a First Responder Day, we recognise and thank all first responders who dedicate themselves to protecting and supporting our communities.

Whether volunteer or career, your service, professionalism and compassion make a difference every day.

Thank you for all that you do. 🚑🚒🚓 🧡

Northern Region members proudly representing the volunteers, staff and all who support the SES in our Region in the Queensland Day/50th anniversary celebration parade in Brisbane - 6 June.

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Several of our exceptional members joined members from all regions across our great state today, representing Northern Region in the SES 50th Anniversary Parade in Brisbane as part of Qld Day celebrations.
What a wonderful way to celebrate Queensland 🎉 and 50 years of SES in Qld 🧡
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Testing will soon begin for the new Australian Government cell-broadcast message alert system, called AusAlert. 📱

AusAlert will allow emergency services organisations across Australia to send targeted, near-instant warning messages to compatible mobile devices during disasters.

This means authorities can reach people quickly when it matters most, helping to save lives and property.

AusAlert will be operational by October 2026, ahead of the 2026-27 higher risk weather season.

A national test of AusAlert will take place on 27 July 2026.

During the national test, everyone with a compatible mobile device will receive an alert.

Follow National Emergency Management Agency for updates about AusAlert.

Find more information, including times and dates for all tests, at: http://www.ausalert.gov.au/

🧡Thank you to everyone who supported Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡

From workplaces to councils and community groups, it was fantastic to see so many people come together to recognise SES volunteers and all those who serve their communities.

Every show of support—big or small—makes a difference.

🧡 WEAR ORANGE WEDNESDAY | THANK YOU SES VOLUNTEERS 🧡

Today Northern Region SES staff In Townsville celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) with an orange-themed morning tea to recognise and thank SES members across our Region, Queensland and Australia.

SES volunteers give their time, skills and energy to support communities when it matters most — and today we celebrate their commitment, passion and service.

We also want to acknowledge the people who help make volunteering possible: employers who provide flexibility, families and friends who offer support, and the communities who stand beside our volunteers every step of the way.

To every SES member and everyone supporting them behind the scenes — thank you. 🧡