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Media Release
Blue Mountains
PO Box 216
WENTWORTH FALLS NSW 2782
Telephone: (02) 4782 3200
Fax: (02) 4782 6644
Email:
bluemountains.ses.ops@bigpond.com
10 August 2010
SES Recruiting Volunteers
The Blue Mountains State Emergency Service (SES) is currently looking for new
volunteers living in the lower Blue Mountains to be part of their storm and flood
response team.
“Being a volunteer in the SES is a great opportunity to learn a great variety of skills, help
your community and make new friends”, states SES Controller Costa Zakis.
“Our volunteers are trained to national standards in disaster rescue, storm response and
flood operation.”
Mr Zakis continue “We train in a variety of skills from chainsaw operations to map
reading and communication skills.”
Whilst the SES is responsible for responding to storm and flood events, the volunteers
also become involved in assisting other emergency services in times of need. The Unit
has in the past assisted the Police in search and rescue events as well as the Rural Fire
Service and National Parks in support roles during major bushfires.
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With this need, the SES is looking for residents who wish volunteer their time and train
at their Faulconbridge Facility.
If you are 16 years of age or over and would like to know more about joining the SES,
you are welcomed to attend an information night. at the SES depot in Sir Henrys Parade
Faulconbridge at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25 th August.
For more information call Peter Green on 0414 195932 any evening or visit our website
on www.blue.mountains.com.au/ses/.
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For further information contact:
John Hughes Deputy Controller (volunteer)
0414 586423
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