Welcome to the website of the State Emergency Service Volunteers Association of Western Australia Incorporated (SESVA)

The SESVA was formed in the late 1980’s with the objective of providing a focus for representing the views of SES Volunteers on issues which affect them. 

The SESVA has developed the ability to strongly voice the opinion of the volunteers  where, when necessary, to the benefit of all the Volunteers of the SES, where the action of a single Volunteer or small group would not be as effective.

The SESVA represents SES volunteers on a number of committees and working groups and has regular meetings with FESA.

SESVA Role

SESVA role is to represent the views of SES Volunteers to Government at all levels, FESA and other government agencies on all matters affecting the volunteers and the way in which we serve our communities.

SESVA Committee of Management

There is a Committee of Management to control the Association.
The Management Committee consists of the following members:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Regional Representatives

Powers of the Management Committee

The Management Committee is the deliberative body in the Association with powers to make and direct policy, make, amend, or rescind the Constitution, and generally to take such actions as it considers necessary for the furtherance of the Association and its objects.  The general management of the affairs of the Association is vested in the Management Committee. 

Excutive Council

An executive council, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary and any two committee members shall take care of the day to day affairs of the Association. The executive council may authorise payments on behalf of the Association.

Objects of the Association

  • Be an independent and representative body of the volunteers of the State Emergency Service of Western Australia and the Volunteer Emergency Service
  • Promote and communicate knowledge and information to and amongst the volunteers of the State Emergency Service of Western Australia and the Volunteer Emergency Service
  • Provide an effective voice for the volunteers of the State Emergency Service of Western Australia and the Volunteer Emergency Service
  • Operate a fund or trust for the benefit of volunteers of the State Emergency Service of Western Australia and the Volunteer Emergency Service

Current SESVA Activities:

  • Regular contact with FESA CEO and Executive to discuss strategic, policy and high level issues
  • Monthly meeting with COO, ACOO and stakeholders mangers to discuss operational issues
  • Membership of SES Consultative Committee
  • Membership of subject matter groups, PPE, equipment, communications and vehicles.
  • Co-partnering with FESA to organise the annual SES conference and awards night
  • Attending AFAC conference
  • Attending Local managers meetings
  • SESVA website management
  • Publishing SESVA Journal, calendar and dairies
  • Attending to local issues when requested

 

 

 

LATEST NEWS

26/07/2010 - State Emergency Services Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2010 State Emergency Services Awards


26/07/2010 - News from Ravy SES

Whilst travelling to Esperance last week, 17 July2010, I noticed the Ravensthorpe SES building was open. With a quick stop, I found that the "Ravy" SES volunteers were using Saturday afternoon to do some equipment maintenance. They were also issuing the new WAERN handheld radios to key unit members. It was great to catch with some old SES friends.  Staying the night at Ravensthorpe,  I took up Roger's offer to attend a shearing championship hosted by the local football club. Wow, shearing a sheep in 37 seconds!

 


26/07/2010 - News from Esperence SES

SESVA Committee member Phillip Petersen recently visted Esperence SES while on holiday and has sent the following report.

The Esperance SES and VMRS are a dual role emergncy service unit.  At their meeting last Tuesday night, 20 July 2010, excitement was was high as the unit planned for a new NAIAD rescue boat. The Esperance VMRS are regulaly in the media for high seas rescues. Very brave I say, I only like a boat on a smooth sunny day.  The unit does get storm damage mitigation, but a common callout is recovering tourists who get bogged on the beaches. The unit speaks highly of the use of sand mats for recovery, using these as first option before using a snatch strap, if tyre deflating hasn't worked.

The unit had recently taken possession of a 6WD All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). This was an initiative of the Esperance Local Emergency Management Committee. The vehicle has already proved it worth when transporting a spinal injured patient from the waterline at 11Mile Beach.  Also of great importance, the new co-location building for Esperance SES & VMRS and the Esperance Fire & Rescue is well underway. The Esperance Fire & Rescue just celebrated 40 years in the current home.


24/07/2010 - Employers celebrated for keeping WA safe

Seventy nine employers throughout the State have been recognised today for keeping their local communities safe.  FESA Chief Executive Officer Jo Harrison-Ward, who presented the FESA Volunteer Recognition Program Awards, said it was more important than ever to recognise the employers who stand behind FESA’s emergency services volunteers.   “In the past twelve months Western Australia has been shaken, battered and burnt by some of the worst natural disasters in recent history,” Ms Harrison-Ward said.

“These include the Broome bushfires and Category 5 Cyclone Laurence in the North West, destructive regional bushfires in Badgingarra and Toodyay, the devastating March hailstorm that hit Perth and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder earthquake, which damaged a number of historical buildings.  “During these times of extraordinary circumstances, hundreds of employers allow our emergency services volunteers to take time off work to help their local communities.”   Ms Harrison-Ward said the role of employers is just as important as those who volunteer.   “Employers give volunteers the ability to leave paid work and respond instantly when the community needs them,” she said.   “Many employers take it one step further by providing resources, equipment and financial support, as well as promote volunteering.   “This is in spite of the disruption to workplaces and customers.”


12/07/2010 - Open letter from a Black Saturday bush fire survivor

Here is an interesting “open letter” from a Black Saturday bush fire survivor.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/special-reports/fire-survivors-open-let...



12/07/2010 - SES Volunteers Association Photographic Competition 2010

The SESVA is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 photographic competition.  All winners have been notified and the prizes will soon be on their way.  Philip Petersen who was the competition sponsor thanks all those would took the time to enter.  He said" there were some great photos and judging was very tight".  Many of the pictures will be used in future SESVA publications