SES Eastern Metropolitan Region Unit

06/02/2026

Today, we remember those who lost their lives in the Black Saturday Bushfires 17 years ago.

We also acknowledge the work of our emergency service personnel who risked their lives to support impacted communities during Australia’s most devastating bushfire event.

14/01/2026

Currently EMRU and other units have members in the fire areas deployed focused on connection, reassurance and support to help people there.
These CEFs are engaging directly with residents and visitors, sharing up-to-date and accurate information, helping people understand current advice and warnings, and answering questions so individuals can make informed decisions to keep themselves and their families safe.
Well done and thanks team ...

11/01/2026

Our VICSES members have been proudly supporting our incredible fire agency partners over the past week as devastating fires continue across parts of the state.

Support roles include Incident Management Team roles at local, regional, and state control centres, staging area and ground support, lighting, and the transport of interstate fire agency personnel to support our Victorian crews.

A special shout-out to our dual SES/CFA members who have also deployed on the front line in a CFA capacity to protect their communities.

It’s times like these that truly showcase the camaraderie and resilience of our emergency services and our community.

Pic: SES Winchelsea Unit

08/01/2026

It's going to get windy folks. In addition to the heat and fire risk, there is also a Severe Weather Warning issued for today, Friday 9 January, for damaging wind gusts across the state.

A forecast of the thunderstorm potential for today is also pictured below.

Take the time to check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.

If you need flood or storm emergency assistance, call VICSES on 132 500.

Stay safe out there.

02/01/2026

🏕️ If you’re camping this weekend, make sure you’re prepared for forecasted thunderstorms across the state.

- Never camp under trees or branches.
- Avoid camping on low-lying land near creeks, rivers, streams and other waterways.
- Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels on the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings via the VicEmergency app.

If you need VICSES emergency assistance, call 132 500.

31/12/2025

A very Happy New Year to all, please stay safe and look after all those around you this year.

24/12/2025

04/12/2025

Very proud of our EMRU unit recognition award at our Xmas dinner!

24/11/2025

Excellent multi agency training exercise last night with CFA, VICPOL, AV, and Knox, Cranbourne, Monash units!! Our fab unit of course was out there with FOV but I neglected to get pics of that even tho they managed crews to get me rescued -😬.

19/10/2025

A grear day ... thanks everybody

30/09/2025

The world’s largest earthquake drill, the Great ShakeOut is approaching quickly on 16 October.

Register your workplace, school or community group and get ready to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON to practice staying safe in an earthquake.

Register your earthquake drill here: vicses.info/shake25