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About us
Derwent Valley SES is located on the corner of George and Blair Streets in New Norfolk.
We provide a 24/7 response service to communities in the Derwent Valley– which is only possible through the help of our volunteers.
Derwent Valley SES responds to many types of emergencies and provides assistance during severe storms and floods, in road crash rescue, search and rescue, and a range of other general rescue activities. We also support other emergency service organisations, as required.
In addition to operational activities, the SES is responsible for planning, emergency risk management and supporting recovery. We support communities in the Derwent Valley to better understand emergency events by:
- helping them prepare for future emergencies
- helping them to understand their role
- increasing awareness of the role of SES and others.
Would you like to become an SES volunteer?
Volunteering for the SES can be one of the most rewarding commitments you can make and you really can make a real difference.
As an SES volunteer you work as part of a team of like-minded people. The experiences you share while training and while responding to emergencies can begin life-long friendships.
We take pride in providing you with nationally recognised skills that mean you can support SES activities such as:
- road crash rescue
- storm and flood response
- search and rescue
- traffic management
- public events
- communications
- driving
- navigation
- unit administration
- operations support
- leadership.
Just contact the Derwent Valley SES through their Facebook page.
The latest from Facebook
DVSES members are excited that with our borders relaxing soon, our newest member will be arriving.
After receiving a community grant from the Derwent Valley Council the unit purchased a Multi-trauma Rescue Training Manikin to assist with their training.
The Multi-Trauma Rescue Training Manikin is a general purpose rugged rescue manikin that can simulate an impaled torso, suspected neck injury and amputated arm or leg and allows the fitting of an extrication collar.
With this VIP's pending arrival we are putting a call out for the community to help name this manikin. Pop your suggestions below in the comments. We will announce and introduce our new member soon.
Comment on Facebook DVSES members are ...
“Cutter”. Because you will be cutting it out of vehicles all the time.
Looks like RUTH. Great edition to your training resources.
Buster cause that's what he is gunna do Bust plus I love the Myth Busters mannequin.
He’s a red head so call him Bluey
After reading how he can simulate all those injuries I'd call him Lucky.
call it "A member of the public"
Bruce...no reason. 😆
It should be Alan.
Crash.
Mani
Or "protester"
Wow, look what was left outside our headquarters. 😱 Thank you, we appreciate you putting our members and community at risk for your stupidity. No matter why you used it, please just dispose of it appropriately. Leaving it inside the fire hydrant was not was the place.
Comment on Facebook Wow, look what was ...
What the hell is the matter with these people doing this kind of thing, they've got no care in the world 🤬🤬
Thank god no one was hurt by this stupidity
Oh no way. That’s terrible.
I try to carry a empty soft drink bottle in the car for a sharps container as they are rather common around my area.
That's.not. Good at all
Wtf. Bloody oxygen thieves
Jamie Brown,, inside a fire hydrant
Meet DVSES member Jacqui, she's been a member with us for approx 5years and is a valued part of team. Today Jacqui donated her blood, this isn't unusual as she's a regular donator, but this year she is part of the team in the Emergency Services Blood Challenge, RED25.
9,422 donations were made during 2018s competition, making it the
largest industry blood challenge, in Blood Service history.
Not donated before? This is a great time to start.
How good is all that rain, filling up the water tanks. Creeks, streams and rivers getting a good wash out too.
Remember stay out of flood waters.
Hey DVSES followers, rough weather heading our way for the next few days. 🌧🌪🌬🌩⛈❄🌊🌞 looks like typical tassie weather. 🤣 for assistance call 132500
DV residents may have heard the helicopter overnight. Tas Police are searching for a Bush Walker. 🤞
Certainly was an interesting morning around the valley with many lucky residents in our higher areas enjoying good sunshine whilst High Street was chilly and white.
Comment on Facebook Certainly was an ...
Just a light dusting in Molesworth Heights 🤭
The immediate threat of severe weather in Tasmania has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored.
For up to date information please visit the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
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Earlier:
💨💨 A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for
❗️ damaging winds tomorrow (Tuesday)
❗️ Devonport, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.
SES advises that people should:
ℹ️ Supervise children closely.
ℹ️ Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
ℹ️ Manage pets and livestock.
ℹ️ Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
ℹ️ Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
ℹ️ Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
ℹ️ Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
📞 Call SES in a non-life threatening flood and storm emergency call SES on 132 500
📞 Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
For further info visit the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
Derwent Valley State Emergency Service members have been adhering to covid-19 restrictions like every other Tasmanian. It's been enjoyable for some. A few of members have been lucky enough to continue working in their workplace, other have been working from home, there's been homeschooling, diy projects and many video chats.
Our new recruits have been undertaking online e-learning and other members doing refresher training online as well.
Within some time (hopefully in 2020😉) we will be back training at our DV headquarters until then our community can rest easy, we are still here ready as ever 24/7.
