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State Emergency Service

Locality: Rockhampton City

Phone: +61 7 4932 8136

Address: Level 4, 34 East Stret 4700 Rockhampton City, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 SPRING HAS SPRUNG Dont get caught out this bushfire season! Theres no better time to do some spring cleaning and prepare your property! These measures may o...r may not also help you avoid any unwanted bird guests camping out in your yard Mow the lawns regularly Trim low lying branches Clear gutters of any debris Clean up any dry grass and sticks See more

25.01.2022 Re-opening of the Carmila SES Group Around 45 people descended on the Carmila SES / RFB Facility on Wednesday night to celebrate the re-opening of the Carmila SES Group by the Hon Craig Crawford MP. The Carmila SES Group has been inactive for around 3 years and has re-opened with a whopping 18 members - a huge achievment for such a small town and testament to the work of Isaac Local Controller Daniel Deal. ... It was wonderful to see so many faces across the services, with QFES Assistant Commissioner Darryl King, SES Regional Manager Andrew Wyatt, RFS Regional Manager Brian Smith and F&R Superintendent Brad Stockwell in attendance from Regional Office. Great to also see representatives from Isaac Regional Council Cr Viv Coleman, Alexis Coutts and Maria Borg, as well as Mirani MP Steven Andrews. Thank you to everyone for a great evening!

25.01.2022 Were in for a ch-ch-chilly one tonight! Parts of the state are shivering through a cold snap, so if youre planning to crank up the heater, please: Keep a c...lear space of one metre around your heater - a safe distance away from bedding, curtains and tablecloths. Ensure portable heaters are placed in a stable position. Never dry clothes in front of a heater - leave that to the clothes line or dryer.

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25.01.2022 Working Safely at Heights course held at Yeppoon on the weekend. A big thank you to the following participants for giving up their weekend for this course: Robyn, Tania, Cody and Bradly for Yeppoon Group and Matthew from Gracemere Group. Also a big thank you to Volunteer Trainer Kim for all her time and effort is make this course run smoothly. Plus Julie for arranging our food.

24.01.2022 Walk Week 2020 17 21 August 2020 Its Healthy Public Servant Month and there is a number of events being held during August. One of these events is the Walk Week Challenge.... QFES are looking for team members to participate in daily walks during Walk Week. Its about getting up and moving, clearing the mind and having a fun while doing something good for your body. Rockhampton: Everyone is welcome to join us at midday each day between Monday 17 and Friday 21 August at regional office. Other Central Region locations: If your shift, brigade, group etc would like to register your own team in your own area, please feel free to do so. Walk Week is free. Registration link: www.queenslandwalks.org.au/walkweek Upload video, audio or photo of your walking group to be in the running for a prize. Background The campaign is a free online community celebration of walking in Queensland, hosted by Queensland Walks and supported by the Queensland Government, 10,000 Steps and Heart Foundation Walking. Walk Week is designed to improve the health of Queenslanders by encouraging walking and promoting better walking environments for all. Through the promotion of Walk Week, Queensland Walks aims to emphasise the importance and value of walking, to empower and motivate individuals and groups to walk more every day, and to connect the Queensland walking community. Significant physical and mental health benefits can be achieved by walking every day, so get involved by registering for Walk Week individually and with your group or team and start promoting Walk Week today. Anyone can get involved. You can register for Walk Week individually, or invite friends to join you for Walk Week, join a group or create a walk. Post photos, videos or audio, daily during Walk Week to be in the running for a prize. You can get involved by starting a step challenge or tournaments, walking group, coffee trails and walking meetings. Being mindful of the changing circumstances of Queenslanders due to COVID-19, Queensland Walks has refocused the previously named Walk at Work Week to incorporate more than workplace walking. The newly named Walk Week will run from 17 - 23 August 2020 in conjunction with 10,000 Steps and Heart Foundation Walking. The change to Walk Week will mean that we will be able to encourage people to walk more in all settings: workplaces, clinics, working from home, and even recreationally (after work, weekend bushwalking etc). Follow Queensland Walks on Facebook or visit www.queenslandwalks.org.au/walkweek for more information and resources for promotion. www.10000steps.org.au https://walking.heartfoundation.org.au

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23.01.2022 Banana Unit Vertical Rescue course completed at Taroom this weekend. Thank you to all the trainers, participants, course support and haul team. VR capability is an important SES function for many reasons contributing to response capability in rescue situations, high angle roof access and recruitment and retention. Fantastic to see this capability being supported as an ongoing necessity for Central.

20.01.2022 Have you ever needed to dial Triple Zero (000)? For some, it can be overwhelming making that phone call. Weve simplified things in this video so you know what to expect when our awesome Fire Communications Officers answer your call. Check it out for yourself!

20.01.2022 Paddy getting ready for the Grand Parade at Clermont Show!

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19.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY Meet some of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) canine squad. These talented pooches are c...hosen for their skills and temperament, not their breed. International Dog Day encourages dog ownership of ALL breeds. To find out more about these pawesome pups, head to our Instagram and Facebook stories! See more

19.01.2022 Rockhampton SES Group home safe and sound.

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18.01.2022 Great work Yeppoon SES Group.

17.01.2022 Paddy Platypus was a huge hit at Girl Guides (aged 5 - 7) yesterday as they each received a Get Ready Backpack full of goodies.

17.01.2022 This weekend calls for the Triple Zero Kids Challenge! Do your kids know what to do in an emergency? The Triple Zero Kids Challenge is an app that teaches kid...s about safety messages and shows them what happens when they call Triple Zero (000). Download the app here: https://bit.ly/3bqhEFK

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16.01.2022 With storms predicted across parts of the state this afternoon, we’re reminding people that: Kids stormwater drains DON’T mix Besides scary red-headed cl...owns by the name of Pennywise, drains are also home to , and . During a storm, water can build up quickly around drains, sometimes carrying large amounts of debris that can trap people or knock them off their feet. Parents, talk to your kids about stormwater drain danger and encourage them to use their and don’t play in the drain.

15.01.2022 Stat of the year! The State Disaster Coordination Centre and QFES State Operations Centre are the engine rooms of Queenslands disaster response. During h...eightened operations they are a flurry of activity with different agencies and personnel coming together to coordinate our response to bushfires, floods, cyclones and recently, COVID-19. QFES State Operations Centre has been activated continuously for more than a year, clocking up 373 days straight since 6 August 2019. And the State Disaster Coordination Centre has been activated since 2 February 2020 in response to COVID-19. Please join us in sending a big THANK YOU to all the people making it happen

15.01.2022 R U OK Day is a reminder that a conversation could change a life. This years message is Theres more to say after #RUOK. Learn what to say next so you can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. #theresmoretosay

15.01.2022 Tomorrow is R U OK?Day, a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day its needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so ...you can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK See more

14.01.2022 Did you know the SES is part of a much larger family? We are just one of many the Services that make up QFES (Queensland Fire and Emergency Service). Last nig...ht, at the Mackay Regional SES Unit Headquarters, members of SES, Rural Fire and Emergency Services Cadets enjoyed a visit from Deputy Commissioner Mike Wassing and Assistant Commissioner Darryl King. We were also joined by Ivan and Andre from Fire and Rescue who gave a hands-on introduction to the Operational Support Unit. Along with many other things it is a Headquarters on wheels that can be utilised by both SES and Rural Fire to assist the community in their time of need. See more

13.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW The hydraulic rescue equipment carried on our fire appliances generate immense cutting, crushing and spreading force that are focused down to a po...int of contact. Our rescue appliances have a cutter that can generate a force of up to 144 tonnes which is the same size as a blue whale, or 2,000 people, or 2.5 tanks bearing down on blade edges! See more

13.01.2022 Have you come across any of these weird looking things while strolling along the beach? This canister which contained aluminium phosphide pellets was found on... a remote beach in Far North QLD last week. If exposed to moisture, flammable, toxic phosphine gas is produced from the pellets. It can affect your respiratory and circulatory system if you come into contact with it. If you see something that resembles one of these canisters, do not touch it If youre in a remote area with no mobile phone coverage, you can take photos of the canister and surrounding area and record the latitude and longitude (if safe to do so) to relay to the authorities when you can. If you do have coverage, call Triple Zero and ask for fire. Firefighters are trained to respond to HAZMAT incidents and will be able to safely remove a canister before making sure the area is safe. Somerset, FNQ September 2020 See more

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12.01.2022 COVID-19 forced us into a virtual world but it hasn't stopped this improved method of engagement from taking place later in 2020. Thank you to Moranbah SES Group members who were available to catch up online tonight.

12.01.2022 Today we would like to officially welcome Cheryl Baartz to the Regional Team. Cheryl will be Acting as the Area Controller for the Capricornia Area for the next 6-7 weeks. Please join us in Welcoming Cheryl to the Region.

12.01.2022 REMINDER: Volunteering for Queensland survey for QFES volunteers will be open until Monday, 21 Sept. https://queenslandpsc.au1.qualtrics.com//SV_d4OmUdyoJgTDeS

10.01.2022 Hot off the press! Junes edition of Response magazine features some great stories about: Wear Orange Wednesday This years unusual Anzac Day... Our shiny, new firefighter and FireCom grads Interesting interviews with rising youth stars from across QFES Read about these and more: https://bit.ly/3e7xvv6

10.01.2022 Rocky, dont scroll - this ones for you! Were looking for the ultimate multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an ability to keep calm under pres...sure. Does this sound like you and do you live in Rockhampton? Have you thought about becoming a Fire Communications Officer for QFES? Fire Communications Officers are an integral part of Queenslands emergency response, and work in the control room at QFES Communication Centres around the state. Dont let this opportunity pass you by. Apply NOW! https://bit.ly/3iyKfh0

09.01.2022 Moranbah SES Group were delighted to take delivery of their new ATV today, which was kindly donated to them by Moranbah Community Workers Club. What an awesome addition to the fleet, growing the Groups capability in land search and general rescue activities. And what an amazing donation made by the Workers Club - thank you!

09.01.2022 Queenslands aerial firefighting capability has soared to new heights with the addition of a Large Air Tanker (LAT) to the QFES fleet. The LAT is based at Bunda...berg Airport and can operate at many regional airports throughout the State. It can travel about 670km/hr and land with 80% of its load on board. The LAT weighs in at around 31,000kg and it has a retardant capacity of 10,000L! Check out this video to see the LAT in action at the official launch today.

09.01.2022 Thank you for helping us celebrate National Volunteer Week during what has been a time of ups and downs for all of us. To our volunteers you are all GEMS! Thank you for all you do. Be kind and be safe, Queensland.

08.01.2022 Nothing like a cold snap to kick off the last week of winter! The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a cooler-than-average week across southern Qld, so heres ...our top safety tips: Keep clothes and flammable items one metre from the heater. Never leave heaters on overnight. Never leave open fires unattended. Check electrical cords for fraying or damage. Turn appliances off when not in use. Update and practice your fire escape plan in case of an emergency. See more

07.01.2022 NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK Did you know QFES has some extremely talented scientists and doctors doing plenty of fantastic work protecting people, property and ...the environment? National Science Week is the perfect time to recognise the important job the QFES Scientific Branch does maximising the safety and effectiveness of chemical emergency management around the state. We salute you! See more

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06.01.2022 THANK YOU We werent able to get together for our usual Wear Orange Wednesday festivities, but that didnt stop us from celebrating the amazing job our volunt...eers do every single day. This morning we hosted a virtual morning tea to say thank you. Well be sure to have a piece of cake for ALL of you See more

06.01.2022 QFES crews have responded to more than 1,600 house fires throughout 2020-21. Would you survive a fire in your home? Visit qfes.qld.gov.au/Fire-Escape to make your home fire escape plan.

05.01.2022 We’re proud to support the QLD SES, our heroes in orange. With boots on the ground during and after every natural disaster, the SES help our communities when th...ey need it the most. Watch more to see JT learn the ropes on how to stay safe and what you can do to protect your home this storm season. See more

04.01.2022 These pics are part of a jam-packed issue of our latest Response magazine But dont take our word for it - check it out for yourself! Read the August edition NOW: https://bit.ly/2YbsaNE

04.01.2022 Its Yellow Ribbon Day! A day to show our support to our hard-working Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers On this day last year, they were already on the fron...t-line fighting devastating fires near Stanthorpe in the states south-west and Binna Burra in the south-east. Theres more than 30,000 of them across the state and we cant thank them enough for all they do. Binna Burra bushfire 2019

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our four members who have been recognised in the 2020 Queens Birthday Honours! Assistant Commissioner Michelle Young and Gladfield Maryvale... Rural Fire Brigade First Officer Malcolm Stacey were honoured with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). SES Local Controller Edward Cowie and SES Group Leader Nicole Bradley were honoured with the Emergency Services Medal (ESM). These medals are some of the highest honours that can be bestowed on QFES personnel and are well-deserved by this years exceptional recipients

04.01.2022 OpenLine - QFES Gateway OpenLine was established to provide a communication channel for questions to the Commissioner from QFES members. The Commissioner values open dialogue across the organisation and sees this as a helpful way to provide clarity and insight to situations that affect all of us. We use OpenLine to share the questions and answers so others may benefit as well. There will be around four video Q&A responses every two months as well as a written respons...e to one question each week. To ask the Commissioner a question, please email [email protected].

03.01.2022 Local SES volunteers are taking their disaster rescue planning up a notch for storm and cyclone season. They've been training on new equipment, they say could ...be a game changer - but safety starts with residents being prepared. www.7NEWS.com.au #qldweather #7NEWS

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02.01.2022 Ready. Set. Give! Turns out, as at 3pm Saturday 20 June 2020, were beating the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) for total donat...ions made in the Emergency Services Blood Challenge! Anything can happen from here on in, so were taking this moment to revel in our glory. Jokes aside, were not doing this for the win but for the thousands of Aussies that need your life saving blood and plasma donations. QFES: you still have until 31 August to get involved. Click the link in the comments for more info See more

02.01.2022 Seniors Week Our senior Rural Fire Service (RFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers dedicate countless hours to help educate and protect Queenslan...ders, not to mention the retired Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) firefighters, who pass on their wisdom to the next generation. The experience they bring to QFES and our communities is invaluable. Please join us in saying thank you! See more

01.01.2022 R U OK?Day is one month away and were showing Australia Theres more to say after R U OK? Download and share our free resources and materials to encourage ev...eryone to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Learn what to say next at www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day so you can have a conversation that could change a life. #theresmoretosay #RUOKDay #RUOKEveryDay

01.01.2022 You’ve no doubt seen the orange army out in force recently thanks to wild weather lashing parts of the state, but did you know it doesn’t just help out during s...torms and cyclones? SES volunteers are highly skilled and trained in a raft of capabilities to support the community. This morning, SES flood boat teams joined Queensland Police Service, QGAir Rescue 510 and the coastguard in the search for two missing people near False Cape (Cairns). The missing people were located Well done to all involved.

01.01.2022 Sunday saw Mirani SES Group members Erik Lindbergs, Matt Munchow, Darcy Penshorn and Mark Mosier, together with Mark and Patricia Fenech from Mt Blackwood RFB, journey into Captains Crossing and 28 km beyond to rescue a man and woman who had become stranded in their 4WD overnight. It wasnt a straightforward retrieval as the woman had a suspected ankle fracture. It was a long but successful day with our team starting out at 0630 and safely finding and escorting the couple ba...ck to Pinnacle Station, where they were met by QPS and QAS at around 1900. A debrief at Mirani SES facility was accompanied by much welcomed pizza for the crew. Matt provided first aid to support the womans ankle for the long drive back out. Group Leader Jan Linbergs was able to plot the teams progress on a map and maintain radio contact from Mirani SES shed for the whole incident and keep QPS informed of their progress and any situation that arose. She also kept TAMS well updated throughout the day. Huge thanks to Mark and Patricia from Mt Blackwood RFB for their assistance including the use of their ATV. Another great example of the two services working together We understand that the track in to Captains Crossing is now impassable. On the way out the road collapsed under our teams last vehicle, which had to be winched out .