SES Bannockburn Unit

09/06/2026

🔶️Bannockburn SES have recently purchased some crates and organisers for our newest vehicle, coming to a total cost of $689.00, to assist with quick access to vital tools.
🧡 We would like to express our gratitude to the community for donating the money that went towards these purchases - either through our bank account or by the orange helmets around town.

🔸️Much like our recent tool belt upgrades, this wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity from all of you.

➡️If you would like to assist, please donate to our donations account,
➡️ BSB 633 000.
➡️Account number 141 106 187
or
consider dropping some loose change into the orange helmets that you see in local stores. It is very humbling that our efforts are appreciated enough for community members to donate their hard-earned money.

🧡Thank you very much!🧡

25/05/2026

🔸️🛠Part of our Road Rescue kit is a toolbelt that contains essential hand tools for quick access. Our old toolbelts were getting worn down, to the point that the duct tape holding them together was no longer working, and tools would often fall out (!).
To get the maximum lifespan and efficiency out of their replacements, we decided to replace them with custom-made belts.🛠🔸️

In total, we spent $1,864.64 to fund this Tool Belt Project. These funds came out of the money that the community has generously donated to the unit through our bank account and via the orange helmets around the local community. So, it is thanks to your efforts that our unit now has six new tool belts for members to use at rescue jobs. These have already made a huge difference!

🦺While we get some of our equipment and vehicle maintenance costs covered by the VICSES State Office, a large portion are unit funded; This means the unit must raise their own funds to maintain and replace this equipment. 🦺
If you would like to assist, please donate to our donations account. BSB 633 000.
Account number 141 106 187.

🧡 Bannockburn SES would like to sincerely thank our local community members who have generously donated funds.🧡

😁 ➡️We’re proud to serve you.⬅️😁

20/05/2026

🧡What we do for our community 🧡

18/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week, a time to reflect on and celebrate the crucial support that volunteers provide to our communities.

It’s a big week for showing gratitude to volunteers with Wear Orange Wednesday also falling on 20 May. This Wednesday, we’ll be giving a special thanks to our volunteers in orange which you can find out more about here:

www.ses.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/campaigns/wear-orange-wednesday

03/05/2026

Wishing Werribee Fire Brigade - CFA and our SES South Barwon Unit volunteer Road Crash Rescue teams all the best as they head into the final day of the 2026 NSW Road Crash Rescue Challenge in Dubbo.

(Best wishes to our Bannockburn Controller Blake in the Sth Barwon SES team)

Over the course of this weekend, these high skilled rescue teams have been taking part in a series of scenario challenges designed to test their skills and knowledge in road crash rescue, including technical rescue, industrial and domestic rescue, and patient care.

We are very fortunate in Victoria, that of our 135 Principal Road Crash Provider locations, we have over 125 locations where passionate volunteers are continuing to develop their specialist skills through exercises like this to improve outcomes for those that tragically end up in rescues needing their help.

No matter the result, we are incredibly proud of their dedication to training and continuous learning, furthering their skills for the betterment of our communities.

CFA (Country Fire Authority)
Victoria State Emergency Service

29/04/2026

🧡Ses Bannockburn members would like to thank
NA Gugger & Sons for their generosity in donating materials for our recent training session. 🧡💐

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21/04/2026

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Looking for your new squad? As a VICSES volunteer, make lasting connections with likeminded people while making a real difference in your community.

Find out more and apply: www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer

Photo: SES Sunbury Unit

21/03/2026

03/03/2026

Two of our lady members Katie & Alana went on deployment to assist Mildura ses with relief of duty after days of heavy rain and over 120 call outs. We had 12 jobs for the day with help from SES South Barwon Unit and SES Colac Unit .

A very successful deployment was had with many jobs being completed by the South West crew, from flooding, roof damage internal building damage and people trapped in their homes due to flooding

Hope you enjoyed your rest SES Mildura Unit 🧡💪 hope you have a quiet night 😁

27/02/2026

*This warning has been updated and is no longer current*

WATCH & ACT - THUNDERSTORM - Prepare To Take Shelter
Incident Location: parts of Central and South West
Issue Date: Friday 27 February 2026, 03:57 pm
Next Update: Friday 27 February 2026, 07:00 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/41576/moreinfo

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Cressy, Shelford, Bannockburn, Meredith, Buninyong, Ballan and Bacchus Marsh.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
- Intense rainfall within the warning area may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours.

Prepare to take shelter and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include floodwater, debris and trees down.atebt

** This warning has been updated. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

WATCH & ACT - THUNDERSTORM - Prepare To Take Shelter
Incident Location: parts of Central and South West
Issue Date: Friday 27 February 2026, 03:57 pm
Next Update: Friday 27 February 2026, 07:00 pm

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Cressy, Shelford, Bannockburn, Meredith, Buninyong, Ballan and Bacchus Marsh.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
- Intense rainfall within the warning area may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours.

Prepare to take shelter and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include floodwater, debris and trees down.