Storm Damage, Search & Rescue Volunteer Team Member

Bayswater SES

Our role includes:

Temporary repairs to houses damaged as a result of storms, flooding, vehicle accidents, fallen trees etc.
Aiding the community in the event of flood, earthquake or tsunami
Assisting the WA Police with searches for missing or lost persons
Assisting Fire Services with anything that doesn’t involve putting out fires
Communication services in emergency situations
Provide first aid; casualty removal.
Logistics and/or scribes at major events
Drivers to assist in fire support and other incidents
In fact, we will help with pretty much anything that doesn’t involve life threatening situations and is within the scope of our training and expertise.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Bayswater WA
Regular - more than 6 months
Emergency Response

Type of work

Safety & Emergency Services

Training

We supply all the training and equipment as an SES member. You can learn how to mend roofs, make up sandbags, climb ladders, use radios, set up communications towers, do first aid, move casualties, climb through rubble, navigate, search and much more.

Time required

We train every Wednesday night and also hold training camps and have specialised training opportunities on some weekends. Our purpose means that requests for help from the public can come at any time of day or night. You don’t have to do everything, but you should expect to commit an average of 3-4 hours a week over a 12 month period and be available to attend callouts. Some weeks you may do two hours whereas the next week you may be out all weekend attending a specialised training course.

Requirements

Covid-19 vaccination
Driver's Licence (C)
National Police Certificate

You must live no more than a maximum of 20 minutes from the Unit. You need to be fit and healthy, and able to commit to the weekly attendance. We will supply all the uniform and training you need. Standard computer skills are required. Once trained if you are available there is even the opportunity for deployments to other parts of the State or even interstate that can last over several days.

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