Search and Rescue, Storm Damage Team Member

Hedland SES Unit

Our role includes:

Temporary repairs to houses damaged as a result of storms/cyclones, flooding, 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
Air observers for searches over land and sea
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.

Port Hedland WA, South Hedland 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 buildings, climb ladders, use radios, set up communications towers, do first aid, operate a flood boat, climb through rubble, navigate, search and much much more.

Time required

7-9pm Wednesdays and 2-3 weekends per year for courses

Requirements

National Police Certificate

If you are fit and healthy, and are able to commit to the required time, we will supply all the training and PPC you need. Some basic computer skills are desirable. Opportunities to help in administrative roles such as working in operations are also available. 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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