SES News

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

SES Volunteers Association of Western Australia Incorporated

“Together we can; Together we will”