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Improving the lives and skills of young Australians to make a positive difference in their communities is the focus of a new partnership between the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia (Duke of Ed).

When NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit rescue operator Megan Thomson’s pager goes off with an urgent rescue, her daughter Brooke Thomson is already moving – grabbing boots and overalls to help her mum head out the door.

This Mother’s Day, one local family is celebrating more than their bond, with both mother and daughter proudly volunteering with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cooranbong Unit.

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members are joining forces with partner agencies to boost winter blood supplies, as the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood's annual Emergency Services Blood Drive launches this week.

Preparations are already underway for future severe weather events as a busy storm season comes to an end, with State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers responding to more than 23,000 calls and 1,500 flood related incidents.

At just 21, Kyogle’s Cameron Castledine is already making a big impact in his local community. As part of National Youth Week celebrations, Cameron has been named as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Young Volunteer of the Year.  

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members have freed a pilot trapped in a wreckage after a light plane crashed into a paddock at Berrima, in the Southern Highlands this morning (Thursday 16 April).

When 16-year-old Leila Thew witnessed a light plane crash at Albion Park, she used the skills she learnt in the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Program to spring into action.

Emergency response, preparedness and training will now be coordinated from a new purpose-built precinct in Batemans Bay, housing both the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).

Drivers will be urged to steer clear of floodwater at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show as NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members return to connect with thousands of showgoers.