NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit

06/06/2026

| Road Crash Rescue, Friday, 5th June |

Yesterday afternoon at 04:30 pm, the NSW SES Moss Vale and Wingecarribee units were activated to a motor vehicle accident on the Hume highway.

On arrival, our team found a single vehicle had left the road and struck a tree, with the driver trapped by confinement.

Whilst NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the driver, NSW SES rescue operators stabilised the car before cutting and removing the drivers side of the vehicle. Then, working alongside Paramedics, they assisted in the safe extrication of the driver while firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service rendered the scene safe.

The NSW SES Moss Vale and Wingecarribee units wish everyone safe travels this long weekend and a reminder to take care on the road.

NSW SES
NSW SES South Eastern Zone
NSW SES Moss Vale Unit

The Hume Police District
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 385 Moss Vale
NSW Ambulance
Penrose Rural Fire Brigade
NSW RFS -Exeter Brigade

Image courtesy of Penrose Rural Fire Brigade

04/06/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Warning ⚠️

for DAMAGING WINDS 💨🍃💨 🍃

Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Northern Tablelands and Hunter Forecast Districts📍

Issued at 4:39 pm EST on Thursday 4 June 2026

Damaging winds continuing about parts of the Southern and Central Tablelands, extending to the northern ranges and the Illawarra, including Wollongong, this evening.

Weather Situation:📋
A complex low pressure system lies to the northeast of Tasmania and is bringing strong west to southwesterly flow over elevated parts of the Great Dividing Range today, extending to parts of the Illawarra coast this evening.

For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible today and into early Friday.

For parts of the ILLAWARRA COAST from Bulli to Kiama: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h may develop this evening and continue through early Friday.

For NORTHERN RANGES above 1000m: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible this evening and through Friday morning.

Winds are expected to ease about the Southern and Central Tablelands and Illawarra early Friday morning, and the remainder of the warning area by late Friday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Goulburn, Nowra, Katoomba, Bowral, Braidwood, Dorrigo, Drake, Ebor, Nowendoc, Barrington Tops and Bulli.

🟧⬜️🟧 The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Endeavour Energy (131 003), or as shown on your power bill.

‼️If you require assistance during floods and storms, dial 132 500.
🚨In a life threatening emergency, call 000🚨

Keep up to date with the Bureau of Meteorology: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

20/05/2026

🧡 Celebrating Our NSW SES Volunteers 🧡

On WOW Day, we take a moment to shine a well-deserved spotlight on our remarkable NSW SES volunteers.

Your resilience, teamwork, and unwavering commitment are the backbone of the NSW SES. You continually rise to the challenge with professionalism and heart.

To our volunteers — and to the families who stand behind them — thank you for every sacrifice, every late night, and every moment spent protecting others.

Happy WOW Day to all our incredible volunteers. You make a difference every single day. 🧡

NSW SES
NSW SES South Eastern Zone
NSW SES Moss Vale Unit
NSW SES Wollondilly Unit

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17/05/2026

Yesterday, NSW SES volunteers helped coordinate and participated in a multi-agency rescue exercise at the Mittagong Airfield.

This exercise simulated an emergency landing after a mechanical issue was declared by an incoming fixed-wing aircraft.

NSW SES Rescue Operators extricated 3 persons who were trapped in a simulated airframe after it had to make an emergency landing.

We worked alongside Fire Rescue Mittagong and RFS Southern Highlands to ensure the scene was safe from HAZMAT and Fire.

Exercises like this test interagency interoperability across the Southern Highlands, and are a valuable opportunity to put our training into practice.

Fire And Rescue NSW Mittagong Fire Station
NSW RFS - Mittagong Brigade
NSW RFS Southern Highlands
NSW RFS - Alpine/Aylmerton Brigade
NSW Ambulance
NSW SES
NSW SES South Eastern Zone
The Hume Police District

15/05/2026

Southern Highlands Police will be participating in an Emergency Exercise with other emergency services at Mittagong Airfiled on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

This is an exercise only and will not impact the surrounding roads and residences.

05/05/2026

We are saddened to hear of the loss of two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers last night.
The NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit offers its sincere condolences to the volunteers families, friends and colleagues.

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.

02/05/2026

| Road Crash Rescue, Thursday, 30th April |

Thursday night at 11:00 pm, the NSW SES Moss Vale and Wingecarribee units were activated to a motor vehicle accident at Paddys River.

On arrival, our team found a single vehicle had left the highway and rolled, with the driver trapped by confinement.

NSW SES rescue operators stabilised the car before cutting and removing the side of the vehicle. Then, working alongside NSW Ambulance Paramedics and a Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter team, they assisted in the safe extrication of the driver.

NSW SES
NSW SES South Eastern Zone
NSW SES Moss Vale Unit

The Hume Police District
NSW Ambulance
Toll Ambulance Rescue

24/04/2026

🌺 ANZAC Day — Lest We Forget 🌺

Today, the NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit, NSW SES Moss Vale Unit & NSW SES Wollondilly Unit pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of the men and women who have served — and continue to serve — our nation in times of conflict, peacekeeping, and humanitarian need.

ANZAC Day reminds us of the values that shape our communities and our service: courage, mateship, endurance, and sacrifice.

As we gather at dawn services, marches, and commemorations across the Southern Highlands, we remember all who have served, all who still serve, and all who never made it home.

Lest we forget. 🧡💙

NSW SES
NSW SES South Eastern Zone

19/04/2026

🎒🌊 Flood Rescue Awareness Training

On Tuesday night, our team rolled up their sleeves for a hands‑on throw bag simulation designed to sharpen rescue skills.

There’s nothing quite like practical training to remind us how important precision, teamwork, and calm decision‑making are when every second counts. From perfecting technique to supporting each other through each throw, the session was full learning, and plenty of good‑natured encouragement.

These nights strengthen more than our skills, they strengthen our connection as a team and our commitment to being ready when our community needs us most.

Proud of everyone who showed up, gave it their all, and walked away just that little bit more flood rescue ready 🚨

NSW SES
NSW SES South Eastern Zone
NSW SES Moss Vale Unit

17/04/2026

BERRIMA: At about 7:45am yesterday, NSW Ambulance responded to an incident in Berrima, following reports of a light plane crash. Paramedics and the medical team on board the Toll Rescue Helicopter team assessed and treated a man in his 50s for leg, arm and hip injuries. The patient was taken to Liverpool Hospital by the Toll Rescue Helicopter in a critical condition.