News

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has coordinated an emergency rescue of a man trapped in rapid flash flooding after a request for assistance from South Australian counterparts.

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have put their rescue skills, teamwork and decision-making to the test during the annual Disaster Rescue Challenge, held in Parkes over the weekend.

Disaster response, planning and preparedness efforts are being boosted for communities across the state, as the NSW Government delivers upgraded NSW State Emergency Service (SES) headquarters, through a $27 million investment. 

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) continues to mop up after intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall caused significant flash flooding and hazardous conditions across the Sydney metropolitan area overnight.

Volunteers from the NSW State Emergency Service responded to the impacts of intense rainfall in Sydney overnight, with 42 flood rescues completed since 6pm on Thursday. 

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have responded through the night in remote terrain to help safely retrieve missing bushwalkers in the Kosciuszko National Park after a request for assistance from NSW Police Force.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging communities across western and far north western New South Wales to remain prepared as prolonged heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms continue, increasing the risk of flash flooding and community isolation. 

Flash flooding and river rises are possible in the far west of the state as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) advises communities to be prepared.  

Love is in the air at NSW SES Campbelltown Unit. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, meet the four couples who were engaged at the same time.

Flood and storm response capabilities in the state’s Riverina and Central West regions are levelling up with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Southern Zone headquarters in Wagga Wagga adding its second storey yesterday.