The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Blue Mountains Unit is one of the largest and busiest SES units in the State and they are now looking for new volunteers at Katoomba.
The SES is responsible for storm and flood response as well as assisting other emergency services, such as the police in search operations and the Rural Fire Service with bushfire support roles.
“We are looking for both rescue and operations support volunteers at Katoomba,” said John Hughes, Local Controller for the Blue Mountains Unit.
“Many people see our members out in the field doing the hard physical work but we also need people that would enjoy working with communications and computer systems to help coordinate our teams,” Mr Hughes said.
“The roles in our operations centre suit many people, either young or old, and it is ideal for semi-retired or retired members of our community.”
The SES is a registered training organisation which provides nationally recognised training in all aspects of emergency management as well as subjects such as first aid, chainsaw operations and flood and vertical rescue techniques for field members.
There are no costs to the volunteer as all safety equipment and uniforms are provided to all members.
“Over the years, many of our members have successfully taken their skills taught by the SES to develop their working career,” Mr Hughes said.
If any member of the public over 16 years or older would like to join the NSW SES, they are welcome to attend an information night at 7.30pm on August 17 at the SES Headquarters, 3 Valley Road, Katoomba.
