SES Hobsons Bay Unit

03/08/2026

Meet Norm! One of our new(er) legends down at Hobsons Bay! Our friendly team are always ready to assist you in any fire, storm or flood emergencies 🧡

22/07/2026

Last week our team were able to visit the Air Ambulance Wing to learn more about how they support the community in emergency’s

19/07/2026

Updated flood information is now available for Hobsons Bay 🌧️

Melbourne Water is delivering updated flood maps to help our community better understand local flood risk and prepare for the future.

Visit letstalk.melbournewater.com.au/flood-information/hobsons-bay (or scan the QR code) to:
💧 See what the updated flood information means for your property
💧 Share your local knowledge and experiences of flooding
💧 Register for a community information session to learn more

Together, we can build a more informed and resilient Hobsons Bay.

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07/07/2026

Last night we held the Hobsons Bay Unit Reopening! It was so fantastic to welcome our community partners, family and friends to the unit and show them how proud we are of the upgrades which have taken place over the last few months. 🧡🧡

None of this would be possible without the generosity of

05/07/2026

Our team are down at Altona North Bunnings this morning, come say hello and have a sausage!

30/06/2026

VICSES plays a significant role in the State’s road safety, responding to between 1,300-1,400 Road Crash Rescues (RCR) each year.

Tips for Safe Driving
🧡 Be a planner: Plan your trip in advance and allow it to be flexible. Always remember to factor in regular breaks so you can stop and recharge.

🧡 Get a good night’s rest: Don’t leave your packing until late the night before. Go to bed early and start the day feeling fresh.

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Snaps from our Monday night training session in collaboration with Ambulance Victoria!

31/05/2026

Congratulations to our Deputy Controller - Members, Maz for completing the Ready2Lead program in 2026. Over the last 3 months, Maz has been spending Wednesday nights and a couple of Saturday’s building knowledge on leadership, personality profiling, presenting for impact and many other topics. We are so proud of Maz. Maz’s growth during this journey has been outstanding and was also promoted to Deputy Controller at the end of the program. Thank you to Life Saving Victoria for this incredible program and Victoria State Emergency Service for the sponsorship.

30/05/2026

Our volunteers attended the Hobsons Bay City Council 2026 Community Recognition Awards ceremony today! A massive congratulations to all the category winners and fellow nominees who make Hobsons Bay such a supportive place to live.

We are especially proud of our two nominations today:
👉 Our Entire Unit was nominated for the Helping Others Award. From responding to over 300 calls for assistance to running storm-readiness workshops, our volunteers consistently put community safety and care first.

👉 Mel Smith (Unit Controller) was nominated for the Community Leader Award. Mel’s dedication to keeping our unit response-ready 24/7, her compassionate leadership, and her advocacy for the 'Women in Rescue' program inspire us every day.

Whether we are clearing roads after a midnight storm or training on a Monday night, we do it for the love of our community. Thank you to everyone who supports us, and congratulations again to all of today's well-deserved recipients! 🧡🏆