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05/03/2026 – With a position of Presumed Incompetence – Is there really a future for volunteers? ’
A Strategic Discussion Paper – by an SES volunteer The paper argues that Western Australia’s long‑standing volunteer-based emergency services model is under serious strain, as declining volunteer numbers, poor retention,
05/03/2026 – From the SESVA President March 2025
Honouring the Service of Our Departed Members It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of four esteemed current and former members of the State Emergency Service
09/02/2026 – Training Matters
Course Improvement Recommendations Training courses cannot improve without your input using the Initiation and Improvement Recommendation (IIR) reports. You can find more information about improving training by submitting your suggestions
09/02/2026 – Feedback on the Proposed Equipment Recall and Prohibition (ERAP) Circular – Nail Guns
Feedback was sought in mid-December 2025 from SES units following a request from DFES, regarding a proposed Equipment Recall and Prohibition (ERAP) Circular (D40842) relating to nail gun use during
06/02/2026 – The constitution of SESVA was amended
The constitution of SESVA was amended to include athird Vice President position following the AGM held13 September 2025. Following a review of the responsibilities of the threeSESVA Vice Presidents, some
06/06/2026 – Premier’s Citation Proposal – Tropical Cyclone Seroja
A proposal was submitted in October 2025 requesting a Premier’s Citation to formally recognise all personnel who contributed to the 2021 Tropical Cyclone Seroja response. The idea followed unsuccessful attempts
26/01/2026 – SES Volunteers Honoured on Australia Day
Three outstanding State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, with a combined service of more than 95 years, were among those awarded the coveted Emergency Services Medal (ESM). ESM medals honour the
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04/03/2026 -SESVA Newsletter March 2026
Open Newsletter as a PDF Articles in this Month’s Edition Click the Newsletter button above to read these articles In this months newsletter you will find interesting and informative news
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