NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit

14/10/2026

🧗‍♂️🧡 Vertical Rescue Training – Skills That Save Lives 💪

This week our NSW SES team took things to new heights -literally -with a Vertical Rescue training session.

Our volunteers stepped up to learn skills including:

• 🧗‍♀️ Rope systems and safe rigging
• 🔗 Anchors, knots and load management
• 🪢 Setting up and operating lowering and hauling systems
• 🛠️ Harness use and personal safety equipment
• 🤝 Team communication and controlled movement on steep or vertical terrain

These skills are vital during accidents, remote rescues and any situation where someone needs help in a hard to reach place.

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NSW SES South Eastern Zone
NSW SES Moss Vale Unit

12/10/2026

🌧️🧡 A Big Congratulations to Our New Storm Ready Volunteers! 💪

We celebrate our newest group of NSW SES volunteers who have officially completed their Storm Ground and Heights training.

Over the past number of weeks they’ve learned the core skills that keep our community safe during wild weather, including:

• 🪜 Ladder safety
• 🧡 How to get onto a roof safely
• 🟧 Anchors, ropes and harness systems for working at height
• 🌧️ Tarping damaged roofs
• 🧱 Using sandbags effectively
• 🔧 Plus so much more - a whole range of other storm response essentials

Every single one stepped up with courage, teamwork and determination. They’ve asked questions, practised hard, supported each other, and shown exactly the kind of spirit that makes our orange family so strong.

👏 We’re incredibly proud of this crew and excited to see them grow in their NSW SES journey.

If you’ve ever thought about joining, now’s a great time to reach out. There’s a place for everyone — and we’d love to welcome you - https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer

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03/10/2026

⚠️ Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning ⚠️

for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL

for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL ⛈️🍃⛈️🍃

📍parts of Wollondilly/Wingecarribee area.

Issued at 2:07 pm EST on Saturday 3 October 2026

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Bundanoon and the area west of Berrima. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Bowral, Nowra and Moss Vale by 2:35 pm and Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo by 3:05 pm.

🟧⬜️🟧 The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* 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 Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.

🚨For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local NSW SES Unit on 132 500. 🚨

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

25/09/2026

NSW SES extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the NSW Police Force officer who tragically lost her life on duty this morning.

Our thoughts are with our emergency services family and all those affected as they navigate this incredibly difficult time

With honour, she served. 🧡

21/09/2026

🟧 MEET YOUR LOCAL CANYONLEIGH SES CFR TEAM 🟧

When you call Triple Zero (000), sometimes we arrive before the ambulance, and here’s why.

We are your Community First Responders (CFRs) and we are specially trained NSW SES volunteers who are activated by NSW Ambulance to provide immediate, life‑saving care when an ambulance is still on its way.

🚑⚡We’re here to:

• Start first aid and early interventions that make a critical difference;
• Support patients and families during those first minutes that feel the longest;
• Stabilise the scene until paramedics arrive;
• Work alongside NSW Ambulance as part of a coordinated emergency response

We’re not a replacement for paramedics — we’re the trained community link that bridges the gap between your call for help and the arrival of advanced care.

💛Our CFR team is made up of dedicated NSW SES volunteers from your own community.

Meet your Canyonleigh locals; Luke, Rochelle, Albert, Jo and Clair, we are parents, tradies, professionals, retirees — we are trained ordinary people who will do what's necessary when every second counts. ⏱️

🧡So if you see our NSW SES vehicles at a medical emergency, know this:

We’re there because help was needed fast, and we’re proud to stand beside NSW Ambulance to make sure you’re never alone in those first crucial moments.

🟧 Your safety and wellbeing is our priority. Our community is at heart 💝

19/09/2026

✨ GET READY GIRLS – IT’S YOUR SEASON TO FEEL CONFIDENT & PREPARED ✨

Ladies, we’re bringing you an empowering, hands‑on evening designed to help you feel ready for whatever storm, flood or emergency season throws your way 💪🌧️🧡

📅 Tuesday 13 October
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 16 Bessemer Street, Mittagong

🟧 Presented by NSW SES Southern Highlands Cluster

You’ll dive into practical, easy‑to‑learn sessions including:

• 🌧️ Storm preparation
• ⛑️ First aid essentials
• 🥾 Bushwalking safety
• 🪜 Gutter maintenance & ladder safety at home
• 🚑 What to do if you’re first at an accident

Bring your questions. Bring a friend. Bring that “I’m ready for anything” energy ✨ Let’s get ready together.

🎟️ Positions are limited — registration essential via https://bit.ly/4h5T00Y

This is a preparedness event for people aged 18 and over

🔗 More info: www.ses.nsw.gov.au

Let’s build confidence, skills and community — one empowered evening at a time 💛🧡

Tuesday 13th October 6pm at 16 Bessemer Street Mittagong

10/09/2026

Stay Ahead of The Storm ⚡️

10/09/2026

R U Triple OK? Day — To All Our Emergency Services Personnel

Today is a reminder that even the strongest teams need someone to check in on them.

In emergency services, we’re trained to run toward the chaos, stay calm under pressure, and put our community first.

But behind the uniform, every one of us is human — with good days, tough days, and days where the weight feels a little heavier than usual.

So today, take a moment for your mates. Take a moment for yourself. Ask the question: R U OK?

And be ready to listen — really listen — to the answer.

Because support doesn’t always look like a big conversation. Sometimes it’s a quiet moment after training:

A message on the drive home.
A cup of tea in the crew room.
A simple “I’ve got your back.”

We look after our community every day. Let’s look after each other, too.
To every responder, volunteer, operator, dispatcher, trainer, commander, medic, firefighter, police officer, and support member — your wellbeing matters.

You’re allowed to pause.
You’re allowed to speak up.
You’re allowed to not be OK.
AND you’re never alone.

Check in. Reach out. Stay connected.

It could be the conversation that makes all the difference.

09/09/2026

Stay Ahead of The Storm - as we head into storm season make your plan to keep you and your family safe.

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NSW SES South Eastern Zone
NSW SES Moss Vale Unit

06/09/2026

VERTICAL RESCUE | Mount Murray / Macquarie Pass

At approximately 10:30 PM last night, volunteers from NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit and NSW SES Moss Vale Unit were activated alongside NSW Ambulance to a vertical rescue at Mount Murray, located at the top of Macquarie Pass.

A woman in her 30s had fallen several metres from a cliff ledge and became trapped in a narrow gap within the steep escarpment.

SES rescue operators worked with NSW Ambulance Special Operations Paramedics, who abseiled down into the darkness to access the patient and provide immediate clinical assessment.

Operating late into the night, crews coordinated technical rope systems to ensure the vertical haul was executed smoothly and safely.
The patient was successfully brought to safety, treated by waiting paramedics, and thankfully avoided serious injury, returning home safely.

Incidents like this highlight the vital role of inter-agency collaboration and the continuous technical training undertaken by our local SES volunteers.

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