Remarkable VICSES leaders honoured with Emergency Services Medal

VICTORIA. — A pair of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers representing communities from opposite ends of the state have had their service commemorated as part of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, awarded the rare Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in celebration of their undying commitment to community safety.

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Centuries of volunteer service honoured

WANGARATTA, VIC. — Volunteer first responders from across Victoria State Emergency Service’s (VICSES) Hume region have been celebrated for their undying support of their regional communities as part of the organisation’s long-service awards initiative.

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There's a scene in "The Battle of Britain" of the morning in Fighter Command where the phones and radio are quiet, the movements map is clear, and everyone is standing still waiting for things to kick off. You could cut the tension with a knife. I can imagine something like that in VicEmergency today. Good luck to you all and to VicEmergency - Barwon South West, and to all the teams out there.

#VicEmergency #VicCFA #VicSES #FireFighters #Volunteers #FirstResponders #SouthWestVictoria #TotalFireBan

« Apparently the message isn’t sinking as fast as their Mercedes.
Don’t drive in flood waters. All it takes is 15cm of water to float a car.
#VicSES @vicsesnews @EMV_news https://t.co/i5oK6pRoDM »

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Bo Rheese on Twitter

“Apparently the message isn’t sinking as fast as their Mercedes. Don’t drive in flood waters. All it takes is 15cm of water to float a car. #VicSES @vicsesnews @EMV_news”