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After experiencing recording flooding in 2025, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) will trial an amphibious ARGO extreme terrain vehicle to assess how it could enhance flood response in isolated communities in the Mid North Coast.

More than 30 NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from across Sydney have put their specialist skills to the test during a flood rescue training exercise on the Nepean River over the weekend.  

After six weeks supporting wildfire response operations in the United States and Canada as part of Australia’s international emergency response efforts, four NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) members have returned home.    

Flood rescue capability and emergency response in the Central West has been strengthened with the delivery of a brand-new Generation Five High Clearance Vehicle (HCV) to NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Dubbo Unit. 

Flood rescue capability and emergency response in the Central West has been strengthened with the delivery of a brand-new Generation Four High Clearance Vehicle (HCV) to NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Forbes Unit.

More than 300 years of combined service to communities across Sydney was recognised at the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Metro Zone Awards, celebrating volunteers whose dedication has helped keep people safe through some of the state’s most significant disasters. 

As the 2026 snow season comes to a close, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Police Force and the Australian Antarctic Division have put specialist search and rescue teams through their paces, building skills and strengthening partnerships for future alpine emergencies.

More than 60 high school students are graduating from NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Programs this school term, equipped with practical emergency response skills, newfound confidence and a passion for helping their communities

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Port Macquarie Unit has taken home silver medals from the National Disaster Rescue Challenge in Far North Queensland over the weekend. 

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers will help thousands of The Hills residents get ready for storms, floods and other emergencies at the Sydney 000 Expo this weekend.