The Cooroora Connect May 2016
An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House
New wheels for local SES Volunteers Noosa State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers are now better equipped to respond to disaster situations with a new $70,000 vehicle from Noosa Council. Local SES Controller Stan Ryan took receipt of the new Toyota Landcruiser Troop Carrier on Monday. It will replace a councilsupplied vehicle that has been in operation for almost a decade. Council bought and fitted out the new vehicle with the help of a $15,000 state emergency subsidy. “This new vehicle will support our local SES personnel in the vital work they perform during times of emergency. We are very pleased to be able to assist them,” Mayor Tony Wellington said. Former Mayor and Deputy Mayor Bob Abbot – a long-time chair of Noosa’s Local Disaster Management Group – was on hand at a special handover on Monday night to provide the SES with the keys to the new vehicle. SES Controller Stan Ryan said the vehicle was a welcome addition to the local SES groups’ equipment.
TO BECOME A SES VOLUNTEER
enthusiastic and willing to give back to your community? By joining the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) you will make a life-changing commitment through actively contributing during disasters and emergencies locally, statewide and nationally. There is an expectation of members to regularly attend training and support during activations where possible.
There are no joining fees. Volunteers are provided with protective clothing and relevant equipment based on Are you committed to attending their role within an SES Group. regular training and activating during Education and training programs are events? Are you active, adventurous, provided free of charge.
Above: Local SES Controller Stan Ryan receives the keys to the new Landcruiser from Bob Abbot. Below: SES Volunteers training.
For more information on the SES visit www.emergency.qld.gov.au/ses/ and/or telephone Carol Watkins on 0408 078 073.
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