Welcome

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 and 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.

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

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

 

LATEST NEWS

WA SES crews meet VICSES

At 930am this morning, 40 members from WA SES crews will meet VICSES CEO Mary  Barry and VICSES Director of Operations Trevor White at the Knox Unit, after arriving in Melbourne last night.  See attached VIC SES media release

.10 03 10 SES crews combine forces to tackle Melbournes largest ever hail storm.pdf


News Tuesday the 9th of March 2010

Two volunteers from the Gosnells State Emergency Service (SES) unit are among 30 who have volunteered to fly over to Melbourne to help the Victorian SES respond to requests for assistance from the community.

The volunteers will fly out today, and are expected to be away from their families for 3 or 4 days.

The link below is from the Victorian SES, stating that South Australia and New South Wales SES are already assisting the Victorian volunteers.


SESVA visit to Belmont SES Unit

Q: How long does it take to build a replacement SES Unit HQs for Belmont SES Unit?                            
 
A: Don't know, its been 3 years so far and still no answer in sight.
 
The Belmont SES Unit services the areas of City of Belmont and Town of Victoria Park. Some years ago the City of Belmont sold the land on which the Belmont SES HQs was located.
 


The Funeral of Geoffrey Merrey

The Funeral service for the late  Geoffrey Merrey will be held at 1030 hours on Thursday 11 March 2009 at Riverview Church, Hammond Road, Cockburn.    SES Volunteers attending the service are requested to wear dress uniform as a mark of respect to Geoff. The family have requested, no flowers, and to consider a donation to Camp Quality.


Sad Passing Geoff Merrey

It's with great sadness and regret we announce the death of our SES colleague Geoff Merrey who passed away at 10:55 am this Friday morning 5 March 2010. Geoff was a well known and respected volunteer member of the Communication Support Unit and a past committee member of the SESVA.  Our deepest sympathy goes to Geoff's wife Rosslyn and family.