SES Maffra Unit

08/04/2026

Maffra SES recently received its new Argo all-terrain vehicle. Maffra SES has had an all-terrain vehicle for approximately 35 years and they have been used on many search and rescues. The first all-terrain vehicle was a Bombardier Bombi 1991-2004. This was replaced by the unit's previous Argo which it owned for 20 years.

14/03/2026

Maffra SES have been supporting the Maffra Mardi Gras for many years. Flashback to 2007 when ex-member Cath Noble drove one of our Toyota Troop Carriers through the parade.

Maffra SES will be at the Maffra Mardi Gras again tonight with our vehicles in the parade and also a stall with community education. If you are interested in joining Maffra SES you can visit us tonight, express interest through the VICSES website or call the Maffra SES Duty Phone 0407 472 939.

08/03/2026

Six members of Maffra SES joined 10 other members from 6 other Gippsland units for 4WD Skills Maintenance, conducted on the bush tracks north of Maffra. Three SES motorbikes also joined in the fun.

Thanks to Darryn Jones, Maffra SES unit controller for organising the challenging route, and to the Higgins family for their hospitality at Sambain Challet.

09/06/2021

**UPDATE**
This warning has now been updated.
Visit https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ for latest updates.
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WARNING - RIVERINE FLOOD
Incident Location: Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka
Issue Date: Wednesday 09 June 2021, 06:48 pm
Next Update: Wednesday 09 June 2021, 11:00 pm

This Major Flood Warning is being issued for Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka

MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE THOMSON RIVER FROM THURSDAY MORNING

- Rapid river rises are expected along the Thomson River to Wandocka during Wednesday evening. Minor to moderate flooding is expected to develop overnight Wednesday into Thursday with major flooding likely to develop during Thursday morning. At Sale, minor to moderate flooding is expected to develop on Thursday afternoon and major flooding is possible from late Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
- In the 6 hours to 2:00 pm Thursday, 5 to 25 mm of rain were recorded in the Thomson River catchment. In the next 24 hours, rainfall totals of 80-150 mm are forecast for the catchment, with isolated totals up to 250 mm possible on the ranges.

Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka:
- Major flooding is likely along the Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka.
- The Thomson River at Wandocka is currently at 1.20 metres and steady. The Thomson River at Wandocka is expected to exceed the minor flood level (6.20 m) early Thursday morning. The river level is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (6.50 m) early Thursday morning and is likely to reach the major flood level (6.70 m) Thursday morning. Further rises are possible

Act now - take actions immediately to protect your life and property.

18/12/2020

Are you really ready to go bush this summer?

07/10/2020

25/09/2020

26/04/2020

When SES personnel assist Police in land searches, the aim is always to have an outcome, to reunite loved ones, rescue someone injured or lost, and allow closure for families in worst case scenarios. Often the search areas are arduous, prickly, steep, remote, in all weather conditions, meticulously covered as requested. No member is out there for self-glorification; quite the opposite. Media acknowledgment of volunteer involvement is always appreciated, the hope is to encourage others to join their local Unit so they too can offer themselves to the service of others.

05/04/2020

Job: tree down in driveway, damage to car.

26/01/2020

In an excellent example of interagency cooperation today firies, army reserve, AV, police, DELWP and SES downed tools from the work they have been concentrating on for weeks on end, that is the fires, to search for a lost 4 year old boy in an area of scorched East Gippsland north of Bairnsdale. Needless to say, conditions were warm, arduous, sooty and steep. Thankfully it was a happy outcome with the little fellow being located by DELWP crews approximately 8km from where he was last seen 24 hours earlier, a bit grubby black and still wearing his hat, boots and glasses.