NSW SES Junee Unit in Junee, New South Wales | Community organisation

NSW SES Junee Unit

Locality: Junee, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: Bolton Street 2663 Junee, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 This is Kira Lewis, Kira has been a member of the unit for 13 years, Kira joined as way to help her community, Kira is also a member of the RFS, Kira has been involved in flooding and storm events in our area and out of area. Kira is the first to put her hand up to help out when needed.

23.01.2022 WEAR ORANGE WEDNESDAY Today is Wear Orange Wednesday, where we say thank you to our amazing SES volunteers. I am incredibly proud to be part of NSW SES Jun...ee Unit, and I am constantly impressed by the dedication of the volunteers who go above and beyond for our communities. The SES is one of many organisations that steps up to protect our communities when they are most in need, so thank you to every volunteer, past and present, for your service. These photos were taken at our water training session in February this year at the Junee Recreation and Aquatic Centre. It was a great and if I can do it, I reckon anyone can sign up and have a go - we would welcome any new volunteers with open arms! Looking forward to catching up with the guys again. Sx #thankyouNSWSES

22.01.2022 Here we have Mick Anschaw, Mick has been in the SES for 20 years, Mick started out in the Wagga unit before moving to Junee and transferring to Junee, Mick is also a duel member with Temora, Mick’s SES story is similar to most, help those in time of need, Mick has been through his fair share of storm, floods, searches etc locally and out of area. Mick says it is always a great feeling when the help is appreciated This photo is of a training exercise that Mick is in the front leading a group of dedicated members at the Junee pool

21.01.2022 The average car will begin to move in as little as 15cm of fast-flowing water. #BigWeather #YourPlanetAU #flood #emergency

20.01.2022 This week’s training we practiced improvised launching of the smaller of our 2 boats using the beach launch wheel creating a third larger wheel to prevent the jockey wheel digging in to the surface and the vehicle winches, we also in this mocked up scenario practiced using some more recovery equipment to create a redirect in the event we can’t get a straight line launch eg around trees etc we used both vehicles to practice this technique. This technique is used during operations when we don’t always have the luxury of a formed boat ramp or into flood waters etc

19.01.2022 With the warmer weather and more traffic on the roads do you know what to do when you hear a siren or see the flashing blue or red lights of an approaching emer...gency vehicle? When you hear a siren or see the flashing blue or red lights of an approaching emergency vehicle: Give way to the emergency vehicle if you are stopped do not move until it is safe to proceed, even if the traffic light is green. If you are moving, you must slow down and stop if necessary to avoid a collision with the emergency vehicle. Move out of the way as soon as you can safely do so Move over as much as you can to the left-hand side of the road or, if possible, move onto the road shoulder or breakdown lane. On multi-lane roads, try to move into the left lane to let the emergency vehicle pass Drivers on both sides of the road should be prepared to move out of the path of emergency vehicles Emergency vehicles with sirens sounding or lights flashing are responding to urgent situations Drivers should always be extra cautious when they see flashing lights or hear sirens. To learn more: https://bit.ly/36kgE5I

18.01.2022 As tomorrow is wow day (wear orange to work day) we thought we would introduce some of our members, and why they joined Here is Brett Porter Brett is a duel member of our unit, also a member of Temora unit, Brett as if he isn’t busy enough, is also a member of the RFS in town Brett joined the ses 22 years and 3 months ago, Brett joined to be able to help out the community in time of need and to learn new skills, in the time he has been in the service he has see many changes in training, equipment and the skills we now possess. Over the many years Brett has assisted in a wide variety of incidents, including the major hail storm in Sydney, flooding of the Murrumbidgee, land searches, river searches, storm damages, Brett is now the Deputy Local Comander of the unit and thoroughly enjoys his ses time

18.01.2022 Here is Jeff Withers, Jeff is a reasonably new member to the Junee unit but has been in the service since 2016, Jeff is also an active RFS member, Jeff’s reason to join is very much like most people’s, learn new skills and help out the community that he lives in. This photo was taken at Armidale during a resupply.

17.01.2022 Deer oh deer oh deer! If only Rudolph and all the other reindeer had listened to Santa’s instructions on the Christmas reconnaissance run last night. Even SANTA... knows you should never drive through floodwater! Just as well the SES were on hand to rescue them! Don’t worry everyone SANTA and all the reindeer are safely back at the North Pole drying in front of a warm fire, where Mrs CLAUS is giving them all a nice warm hot chocolate and a stern talking to about driving through floodwater!

16.01.2022 Michael Webb joined the unit approx 12 years ago, Michael is also a duel member with the Temora unit, Michael attended a number of training course to gain the skills required to be able to assist the community as required, during Michael’s time in the service he has been to a number of out of area storm, flood, fire events and has been involved in the last few major flood events in this area, also attended and organised training exercises. Michael was appointed the local Commander of the unit in 2012 and still holds the position to date. This photo was taken at a major storm event on the mid north coast by the former deputy commissioner

14.01.2022 On Wednesday night we explained to our new members about a z-rig and how it’s used. Once that was done we got hands on and made one with everyone getting involved and having a go.

14.01.2022 Within the past 24 hours we have had crews out working on a number of local jobs that have came through. We thank everyone for their patience as we returned today to finish off the last few jobs we had left to do. Always remember if you need assistance call 132500. Couple photos of two jobs we attended.

11.01.2022 A great weekend away with 7 of our members, great to get some practice in with the other crews whilst helping with the Warby Speed Trials.

10.01.2022 A message from NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Commissioner, Carlene York about National Volunteer Week, celebrating and acknowledging the generous contributi...on of our NSW SES members. The theme for National Volunteer Week is ‘Changing Communities, Changing Lives’. During National Volunteer Week, ‘Wear Orange Wednesday’ (WOW Day 20 May) gives the community the opportunity to show support for all SES volunteers around Australia. #thankyouNSWSES NSW SES

10.01.2022 Tayhla Terewi joined the unit 6 years ago to help her community and connect with new people, Tayhla has attended numerous training courses to help her gain a sound knowledge of storm and water damage, flood damage etc, Tayhla is also one of the flood boat operators the unit has, in her time in the service Tayhla has assisted in out of area storm and flood events as well as local events

08.01.2022 SAVE THE APP THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE | Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. Make sure you’re prepared this ...summer by downloading the free emergencyplus app with @what3words built-in, so you can #HelpTripleZeroFindYou with just three words. See more

08.01.2022 RED and BLUE ! What do you do? When Bob sees red and blue lights in his rear view mirror, he doesn't panic, he indicates and pulls to the left when safe to do... so. Bob doesn't try to overtake and out run emergency vehicles. Bob is smart Bob is safe Be like Bob Recently the SES & emergency services were activated to reports of a person trapped In a Motor Vehicle Accident at Murrumi. Two SES rescue vehicles responded to the incident, one of those vehicles while under lights and siren reported that a member of the public over took them and attempted to out run the emergency vehicle. Fortunately, this dangerous behaviour did not result in a collision, However the vehicle and number plate were reported to NSW Police for further investigation Within the Road Rules 2014, rule 78 stipulates that "If a driver is in the path of an approaching police or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm, the driver must move out of the path of the vehicle as soon as the driver can do so safely". When an emergency vehicle is behind you with lights and/or sirens, they are responding to a potentially life-threatening emergency. If your loved ones were in that car crash, their house on fire, being physically attacked or in cardiac arrest, you would want emergency services there as quickly as possible. So please, if you see red and blue lights in your rear view mirror, don't panic, indicate your intentions and pull to the the left (when safe to do so).

08.01.2022 With so many storms about this afternoon, do you know when to call the NSW SES for assistance? To find out more: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/when-to-call/

07.01.2022 A good demonstration and safety message from our team mates at the Griffith SES Rescue Unit.

07.01.2022 Here we have Courtney Cameron, Courtney is only a couple of years into her SES career, and as can be seen, she is enjoying it, Courtney has worked her way through the requirements to be trained and a valued member of the unit

05.01.2022 Thunderstorm forecast from the bureau of meteorology via their Twitter post, as of 5:58am. #Thunderstorms possible across much of the state today. Some storm...s are likely to become severe - with strong and gusty winds on the cards, so keep an eye on the radar and any warnings at ow.ly/6N5L50CyzxX See more

04.01.2022 It has been a long and demanding afternoon with multiple calls for assistance. Our first Call was to the Round House where large sections of the roof had been removed by the high winds. After speaking with the on-site manager it was agree that due to the complexity of the job and having to work on or near active rail lines that they would contact contractors to assess and conduct repairs., we took on further jobs consisting of trees down, and damaged roofs, whilst the council cleared the roads around the shire of fallen trees Below are a few snaps of the round house and some other job we attended today

04.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL, for people in parts of Central West Slopes and Plains,... Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Districts Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include #Condobolin, #Nyngan, #WaggaWagga, #Albury, #WestWyalong, #Griffith, #Narrandera, #Cobar, #Bourke, #Wanaaring, #Brewarrina and #Enngonia. For more information on this warning, visit the BoM: https://bit.ly/2FZtRak #StormSeason

02.01.2022 Last night Junee SES held a presentation night for its members where we recognised members for their dedication to the service. Also several members were presented with the New South Wales Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation for their efforts assisting with the destructive fires from earlier this year. As the presentation completed the heavens opened with a deluge that delivered more rain in an hour than is normally seen in the whole of December. Members immediately sprang into action responding to multiple calls for assistance including leaking roofs flash flooding and sandbagging. With the assistance of the RFS filling and delivering sandbags, Fire rescue New South Wales pumping out flood waters and council closing flooded roads, the situation was brought under control.