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25.01.2022 It’s been a big week with formal training courses held on Tamborine Mountain. Storm & Water Damage Course and Emergency Lighting & Generators, preparing our newest members for the up and coming storm season. The formal courses were ran by Adam Dorricott and Paul Hinchcliffe, thank you to both of you for the extra hours preparing for the courses and of course for today. Congratulations to our members and thank you to the Gold Coast Unit members for coming up to take part in the courses. Thank

24.01.2022 Our Vertical Rescue team train on rope twice a month as well as the occasional group exercise which is usually organised on a weekend to ensure we get the whole day to practice several scenarios. If a member of the public falls from a height we have the ability, training and equipment to be first on scene, abseil down and check on the injured person. We can also lower a paramedic down for them to check on the patient, we can set up a stretcher for the patient to be hauled ba...ck to the top or if they are just a climber that found themselves stuck we can perform a one on one rescue and safely get them to the ground. During this exercise we welcomed some members from the Technical Rescue Crew from Beenleigh Fire & Rescue Service, we have been on many activations along side them so it was great to showcase what we do and share ideas and different scenarios to strengthen our skills and knowledge. Thank to our Vertical Rescue teams from both East and West sides of our Scenic Rim SES unit for your dedication to VR training specifically.

24.01.2022 Another day... another rescue. Friday saw Scenic Rim SES head out to Mt Maroon for a rescue of two lost bushwalkers. While this is a good time of year to explore the mountains, we strongly encourage you to be prepared. There has been a large increase in rescues in the Scenic Rim this year. Hikers often approach a hike thinking all will be well and ‘it won’t happen to me’ but time and time again people are caught out. Our mountains are not to be under estimated and you should... always be prepared for anything. Make sure that you take a friend, plenty of water (at least 2L), food (enough for 12-24hours), warm clothes (even in summer the mountain summits can be cold), a phone and spare battery pack/bank, first aid kit, a thermal blanket (it may only look like a sheet of Alfoil but is great in the cold). Before you go in tell someone where you are going and when you are due to return. Install the emergency app, just in case. And have a navigation app (we use Terra Map) in case you get lost. If in doubt, get a guide. We want you to enjoy your time on the mountains, so be safe and be prepared! See more

24.01.2022 Over the last week the South East QLD region was hot by extreme weather events. As a result SES has completed an incredible amount of Working Safely at Heights jobs that involved securing tarps on home owners roofs. Our role as SES volunteers is to preserve property in an emergency to avoid further damage and allow the home owner to then go through insurance to have their roof repaired. We’d like to congratulate our volunteers for becoming certified in Working Safely at Heigh...ts on the weekend! Our operational response is growing each time our members increase their skills and knowledge. We thank our volunteers for preparing meals for the training group, the participants for further developing their skills and to the trainers for the successful operation and completion of the training course. Congratulations to our newest WSAH Team

23.01.2022 Twenty one of our newest SES Scenic Rim Unit and SES Gold Coast Unit members braved the weather on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend to obtain their certificate in Land Search Operations. Thank you to our Unit Trainer Paul Hinchcliffe, Trainer Marg Brown, Trainer Jeffrey McConnell, Trainee Trainer Adam Dorricott and Trainee Trainer Marty Westguard for the preparation and delivery of the course. Thank you to Michelle Lee and Mark O’Toole for your assistance with Logistics.... Congratulations to all participants for their successful completion! In other news our unit was surprisingly only tasked to one Roof Damage job on Tamborine Mountain today. Thank you to our volunteer members Sarah, Ashleigh, Ameer, Bill and Paul for attending. We hope everyone enjoys a warm and cosy night in tonight Gold Coast State Emergency Service - SES Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES

23.01.2022 The SES family Australia wide is so amazing! Our SES volunteers in South East Queensland Region have been assisting on the NSW/QLD border from the first day of the Covid-19 lock down. Initially working 12 hour shifts and for some of our Scenic Rim SES members this meant driving back out west as far as Aratula to get home. Thankfully accomodation was eventually offered for our volunteers which helped better manage fatigue of our volunteers. With the most recent Queensland Sout...h East Region Severe thunderstorms, all of our teams in our region are beyond exhausted, the magnitude of roofs that were severely damaged could have never been estimated. We thank our incredible SES family for dedicating so many hours as SES volunteers, every effort by each individual is so very appreciated. We welcome teams from all Queensland Regions, South Australia & New South Wales with open arms and so much gratitude and as a team we’ll continue to assist one home at a time. Thank you to all Rural Fire Service who are helping out too, the whole emergency services community is an incredible one We thank the community for their patience and support as we do everything we can to help

22.01.2022 Today while the sun was shining our teams were out on jobs again today! The magnitude of damage and a long list of homes needing the help of the SES from this storm is outstanding. We are so proud of our SES volunteers and all the emergency services assisting in Ipswich! Thank you for all that you do

21.01.2022 Thank you to all of our volunteers for there dedication to helping the community in the Scenic Rim region today. Most tasks were on Tamborine Mountain which is still due to receive more rain and damaging winds. Thank you to our local Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade for assisting with many Chainsawing tasks, we couldn’t have gotten through so many tasks without. We hope that everyone stays safe tonight and we thank those that have requested our assistance for their pat...ience. If you require the assistance of the SES you can call 132 500 or your can download the SES Assistance App. @tamboribemountainruralfirebrigade @ChambersFlatRuralFireBrigade CedarCreekWolffdeneRFB Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES #oneqfes #tamborinemountain

20.01.2022 Last night out Tamborine Mountain volunteers undertook formal training in the safe operation of ladders. A task that we use a lot during storm season, as we inspect leaking roofs and overflowing gutters etc. Thank you to our amazing volunteer trainers who prepare our formal courses in their spare time. Special thanks to Unit Training Officer Paul Hinchcliffe, Trainer Jeffrey McConnell and Trainee Trainer Adam Dorricott. Thank you to all our volunteer members that attended this formal training last night, great work!

19.01.2022 Our SES Teams across the Scenic Rim are passionate about community spirit and assisting in community events. Last night, our Tamborine Mountain Group got into the spirit of the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival 2020 by creating their own contribution to this fun community event. Great work team! Visit Tamborine Mountain Visit Scenic Rim

19.01.2022 We hope that everyone is staying safe and dry during this crazy weather over night Please remember the important emergency numbers (see photo) If you come across a tree which has fallen over the road please call Police Link (if it’s on a major road and requires Police to direct traffic) or The Scenic Rim Regional Council After Hours Emergency contact number ... If you come across fallen powerlines and if it is endangering lives call 000 . To report a dangerous situation call 13 19 62. For loss of power call 13 62 62 If you have a tree blocking access to your home on your own property call SES 132 500 If you have a life threatening emergency call 000 Please share any photos relating to this weekends crazy weather below. Uprooted Tree Fallen onto the road at Pacific Pde, Tamborine Mountain (SRRC have been notified)

19.01.2022 Great work by all SES volunteers and to all other emergency services assisting at this time. You’re all doing such a great job

17.01.2022 Today is Yellow Ribbon Day, a day to say THANK YOU to our family, friends and colleagues in the Queensland Rural Fire Service (RFS) for their commitment and dedication to keeping our communities safe. This time last year we assisted QPS and supported QFRS and RFS during the Sarabah fires, during this time many friendships and bonds were formed. We look forward to working along side the RFS in the future during natural disasters. If you know a RFS volunteer, make sure you take the time today to say thank you. #YellowRibbonDay #YRD20

16.01.2022 This is quite possibly the best ad I’ve ever screen for SES What an awesome collaboration Suncorp Thanks JT!

16.01.2022 We wish it was still the weekend......Our Flood boat teams were out at Lake Maroon on the weekend for competency maintenance. Did you know that our SES Unit saved over 50 people during Tropical Cyclone Debbie! Thank you to all of our volunteer Flood Boat Operators for their consistent hard work and dedication to training. ... Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES Local Controller Danni Bull

15.01.2022 Did you know that SES Volunteers assist the community with traffic control and car parking at special events and on public roads? Last night our teams from Tamborine Mountain Group and Beaudesert Group completes competency maintenance in traffic control operations. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for dedication to both training and activations. Only a few more weeks before we wind down training for the year ... Jo Malicki - DGL Beaudesert Group #scenicrim #tamborinemountain #beaudesert

15.01.2022 Police Blue Ribbon Day 2020 Blue Ribbon Day is 29 September, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day. Blue Ribbon Day is a chance for the community to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never forgotten. A special thank you to our local QPS within the Scenic Rim. #blueribbonday2020 @scenicrimregionalcouncil Photo: Logan Police

15.01.2022 Our Group Training sessions are wrapping up for 2020 in a few weeks time. Tonight the Beaudesert Group performed some Casualty Handling skills at Bicentennial Park, Beaudesert. We are often called to assist QAS with the retrieval of injured hikers so this type of training is a huge asset to the community as we move into the holiday period and everyone is out hiking our beautiful national parks. Thank you for the photos: DLC - Sandy Bell

15.01.2022 The SES work alongside and in collaboration with a wide range of both internal and external agencies. You will quite often find us assisting with the stretcher carry of injured patients in local national parks for QAS. As a result, learning and understanding each other’s operational capabilities is highly important. Last night our volunteers were invited to the Tamborine Mountain Fire Station for a meet & greet with their crews and to take a look at their appliances/equipment.... Thank you to the Tamborine Mountain Fire & Rescue Service for hosting an informative and fun night. We thank our volunteers for taking time out of their personal schedules to attend this event, we hope that everyone gained a little bit of knowledge and that you all enjoyed the night. Thank you #oneqfes Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES Tamborine Mountain Fire Station

15.01.2022 Great advice for helping emergency services at the boarder

14.01.2022 Saturday some of our volunteers attended First Aid & CPR training. First Aid is to be re-qualified every 3 years and CPR every 12 months. Congratulations to everyone in attendance for successfully completing First Aid & CPR. Thank you to our First Aid & CPR Trainers Sandy Bell and Miriam Troy for preparing an organised and enjoyable training session. Thank you finally to the Beaudesert RSL for hosting this event, the food and venue was fantastic! Beaudesert RSL Services Club Inc.

13.01.2022 Many Scenic Rim post codes are included in the most recent Queensland Government restricted areas (to protect the elderly in our community specifically aged care facilities) and as a result it’s imperative that we practice the following: Please share the message to stay vigilant to keep our communities safe and potentially Covid free. Stay home if you are feeling unwell ... If you present with Covid symptoms, have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 or travelled interstate recently get tested and self isolate Always practice safe hygiene Practice social Distancing Check in via telephone to the elderly in our community to ensure they are ok Be Kind and understanding We’re all in this together

13.01.2022 Important updated border information!

12.01.2022 Tamborine Mountain SES & RFS are assisting at the 2020 Lantern Parade tonight! Thank you so much for all of the hours you all put into our community #oneqfes Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade

12.01.2022 Today was a different Stretcher carry out with all hands on deck across all Queensland Fire & Emergency Services. Thank you to our volunteers, RFS volunteer and Auxiliary Fire & Rescue Service (Beenleigh & Canungra) for assisting Queensland Ambulance Service in the extraction of an injured hiker. Stay stage everyone and enjoy all the incredible national parks in the Scenic Rim.... Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES

11.01.2022 Another busy weekend for the Scenic Rim SES with two rescues, first aid course and a community assist. Friday afternoon saw members assist at a rescue of a fallen climber at Mt May. Saturday members took part in first aid training and also assisted at a local ultramarathon ensuring runners didn’t miss their checkpoints. Sunday afternoon we received another call to assist a fallen climber at Mt Barney. Thank you to all those that attended over the weekend. And a reminder to all those heading out in the Scenic Rim, please be prepared and stay safe.

11.01.2022 Today we will remember them.........Lest We Forget

09.01.2022 What did you do on the weekend? Our Scenic Rim SES volunteers were kept occupied with several calls for assistance. It began Saturday morning with a missing person at Mt Barney, followed by a suspected snake bite near Beechmont, the Tamborine Lantern Parade Saturday evening and a search for missing persons on Mt Greville last night. Sunday members assisted South West at Mt Superbus with two hikers followed by a chainsaw job at Tamborine Mountan. And to round off the weekend..., missing hikers on Mt May. If you are looking at heading out in the Scenic Rim, please be careful and perhaps think twice in this heat. Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return. Take plenty of water - more than you think you need in this heat. Try not to walk in the hottest part of the day during a heat wave. And spare a thought for those that may come to find you if you get lost or injured. Enjoy the Scenic Rim but please do it safely. See more

09.01.2022 Today marked the official launch of a new partnership between SES and Suncorp. As our new Principle Sponsor, Suncorp has great plans to increase community education as well as supporting members. We look forward to the future of this new partnership. Some of our Scenic Rim members were able to attend the event at Suncorp Stadium with two of our Vertical Rescue crew joining the VR demonstration down the wall of the stadium.

08.01.2022 This wonderful human, Ashleigh Bartlett joined the Scenic Rim SES Unit over 8 years ago. During that time she worked hard at building on her skills and knowledge and was quick to help anyone wherever she could. Ashleigh is an wonderful member of the SES and during this time she became and incredible and respected leader. Always there to support and assist both members of the public and fellow volunteers at any time of the day and night. Ashleigh is a kind, respectful and inte...lligent person with the world at her feet. Ashleigh, on behalf of our Scenic Rim SES unit and the hundreds of people that you have helped during your time with SES, we thank you for leadership and your friendship. We are all excited for the next part of your journey and we’ll miss your smiling face heaps.....Best Wishes for your very bright future Join us on congratulating Ashleigh for all that she has achieved, thank her for the many years of dedication and commitment to the SES and wish her good luck for the journey ahead Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES Scenic Rim Regional Council The Canungra Times Beaudesert Times

07.01.2022 Our volunteers assisted with traffic control in Boonah and Tamborine Mountain for Year 12 formals tonight. Thank you to all of our volunteers for your assistance, your time is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all of the Year 12 Graduates in 2020.....a year like no other. A special congratulations to two of our own, out of SES uniform tonight and into formal attire....Congratulations Casey McConnell and Lillian McPherson on your graduation!

04.01.2022 Volunteer Community Education is another way we can connect with the community. Educating children right across the Scenic Rim on what disciplines the SES are trained in and how we support the community. Thank you to our Beaudesert SES volunteers for attending and educating the children from Beaudesert State School after school care program.

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03.01.2022 You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which could change their life. R U OK Day Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES

01.01.2022 While most of us finished work for the week yesterday (Friday) at 1730hrs our volunteer members were activated for a Search and Rescue at Mount Greville, where male hiker became disorientated after climbing the summit via the Waterfall Gorge Track. Tasked by Queensland Police service their mission was to locate the missing person and to assist him in returning to base, thankfully the missing person had mobile contact, food and water. Our teams located him at approximately 23...30hrs with the assistance of Polair providing his GPS location and the missing person was safely guided back to base at 0530hrs. The team and male hiker were greeted by Queensland Ambulance personnel to treat the missing person and to ensure that he didn’t obtain any injuries. Our teams out west have an incredible amount of experience and knowledge of the area and we are thankful for their huge effort overnight. We thank our volunteer members from Aratula, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain for carrying out a successful search and rescue last night had we hope they all enjoy catching up on sleep today.

01.01.2022 Throwback Thursday Who can guess, what year this photo was taken and can you name anyone in the photo? Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES