Some of the roles that SES volunteers undertake are:

 Flood boat operations (Search & Rescue, resupply and evacuations)

 Storm Damage response (Temporary repairs to residences)

 Chainsaw operations

 First Aid and Welfare

 Community Engagement/Education

 Road Crash Rescue (not all groups)

SES volunteers support other agencies and services such as Rural Fire Service, QLD Ambulance Service, and QLD Police Service, in roles such as:

 Air Base Operations

 Casualty Handling

 Emergency Operations Centre

 Communications

 Search and Rescue

 Forensic/Crime scene Searches

You don’t need to have these skills already; all training is provided by the organisation to ensure that our volunteers have the appropriate training to safely and effectively respond to incidents within their communities.

To get in touch with your local SES Group in the South West Region and find out more, contact Area Office on 07 4592 5230 (office hours) or email QSESSWRAdmin@qfes.qld.gov.au

Additional information can be located here https://www.ses.qld.gov.au