SES Glen Eira Unit

30/08/2026

On Saturday 12 September 2026, four of our Glen Eira SES members will join firefighters and emergency services personnel from across Australia and around the world to climb the 28 floors of the Crown Metropol.

Give a big cheer to our climbers:
🧡 Danielle Eyssens
🧡 Barry Grek
🧡 Matt Wilson
🧡 Hadyn Collier

The 13th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb is aiming to raise $1 million for Lifeline, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Foundation and the 000 Foundation.

Every donation goes straight to cancer research and crisis support for the people who answer the call.

Back our team:
🔗 Glen Eira unit page: https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/vicses/glen-eira/
🔗 Danielle Eyssens: https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/climber/danielleeyssens/



Victoria State Emergency Service

21/07/2026

Our members responded quickly today to a Request for Assistance in Caulfield South, where a large truck had collided with a tree.

What looked straightforward from the street turned out to be a large and complex chainsaw job, requiring careful planning, coordination and skilled cutting to make the scene safe.

The team managed it fantastically, working methodically to remove the damaged tree and clear the area for the community.

This is exactly what our volunteers train for. Well done to everyone who turned out.

If you see a fallen tree, storm damage or flooding, call the VICSES emergency line on 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 000.

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11/07/2026

Today one of our own took the plunge, literally. Glen Eira SES Unit Controller Chris jumped into the icy water at St Kilda Beach for the Law Enforcement Torch Run's Polar Plunge, hosted by our friends at SES Port Phillip.

Chris braved the cold to raise funds for Special Olympics Australia, which provides year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Through sport, athletes build skills, friendships, independence and real belief in themselves, and that impact reaches far beyond the playing field.

By getting behind Chris, you're helping:

- Fund inclusive sports programs across Australia
- Provide coaching, equipment and competition opportunities
- Create communities where everyone belongs
- Break down barriers and build a more inclusive Australia

We're proud to see our Unit Controller leading from the front. It was cold. Very cold. But every dollar makes a difference, and there's still time to get behind him.

Together, we're freezin' for a reason. Donate to Chris's fundraiser here:
https://include.specialolympics.com.au/fundraisers/chrisdurand/pp-melbourne

Victoria State Emergency Service

06/07/2026

Last night our SES Glen Eira unit welcomed our new General Rescue Truck, a Medium Rescue Truck (MRT), and farewelled R1 after 12 years of serving our local community and the wider state.

This new truck gives us a greater ability to support the community as its needs change, and it allows us to better assist other units across Victoria State Emergency Service.

Our members were incredibly excited to cut the ribbon on 'Glen'. Thank you to the VICSES Assets team for the guided tour and for their support throughout the process.

Finally, thank you to our local Glen Eira City Council councillors for joining us to unveil the new truck: Cr Simone Zmood, Councillor Kay Rimbaldo; Glen Eira Council; Moorleigh Ward, Arabella Daniel - Councillor for Glen Eira - Jasper Ward and Cr Jane Karslake.

30/06/2026

Congratulations to four of our Glen Eira Unit members, recognised this weekend at the VICSES Eastern Metro, Southern Metro and Bayside Metro Ceremony 2026.

🏅 VICSES Values Award – Regional and State – Danielle Eyssens
A standout achievement, with Danielle recognised at both regional and state level. The VICSES Values Award honours members who have demonstrated the VICSES values in their position, and a double win reflects just how consistently Danielle lives those values within our unit.

🏅 National Medal – Sean Tame
Sean joined Glen Eira Unit in 2007 and has served as both Section Leader and Deputy Controller, a role he continues in today. He has attended more than 690 jobs and holds qualifications in Chainsaw, SWAHS, Unit Duty Officer and Crew Leader.

🏅 National Medal – John Sammons
John began his SES journey with Rosedale Unit in 2009, serving as Unit Controller from 2010 to 2014. He went on to join Morwell Unit as a Section Leader, then Moorabbin Unit, before joining Glen Eira Unit in 2019. John has attended more than 781 jobs and holds qualifications in Four Wheel Drive, TAE, Unit Duty Officer and Land Based Swift Water Rescue.

🏅 40 Years Award – Anthony Jones
Anthony joined Glen Eira Unit in 1981 and has served as Deputy Controller, with VICSES Life Membership awarded in 2023. His qualifications include SWAHS, Crew Leader, Urban Search and Rescue, Land Based Swift Water Rescue and High Angle Rescue over his nearly 45 years of service.

Four decades of service, more than 2,500 jobs attended between these dedicated members, and values recognised at both regional and state level. This weekend was a brilliant showing for Glen Eira Unit and the Victoria State Emergency Service. We are incredibly proud of Danielle, Sean, John and Anthony, and grateful for everything they continue to give to VICSES.

24/05/2026

Training Night Alert: Karkarook Park

On Monday 25 May between 7pm and 10pm, SES Glen Eira Unit and SES Moorabbin Unit will be running a joint scenario training exercise at Karkarook Park.

You may notice a large number of SES vehicles and members with red and blue flashing lights in the area as our volunteers keep their skills sharp and stay ready for when the community needs us most.

19/05/2026

Happy Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day)!

Today is the national day of thanks for our incredible SES volunteers who provide vital emergency support to our communities 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Whether you’ve added a touch of orange to your outfit, planned an orange-themed event, donated to your local VICSES unit, or even joined up as a volunteer, we’d love to hear how you’re celebrating this special day. Tag us using

17/05/2026

🟠 Wednesday is Wear Orange Wednesday!🟠

This Wednesday 20 May is WOW Day, the national day of recognition for Victoria State Emergency Service volunteers across Australia.

Here at Glen Eira SES, our volunteers give up their time day and night to support this community through storms, floods, and emergencies of all kinds. Wednesday is the day we celebrate that, and we'd love you to join in.

Here's how you can show your support:

1. Wear orange on Wednesday and post a photo using
2. Share this post to spread the word
3. Give a shoutout to an SES volunteer in your life

To our Glen Eira crew, thank you. We'll see you in orange on Wednesday.

03/05/2026

Our information night is coming up this Tuesday at 7pm. Please let us know via and EOI if we will see you there!

🗓 Tuesday 5 May
🕖 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Glen Eira SES Unit - 92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East
https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer

Ever thought about stepping up when your community needs it most?

Join us for the Glen Eira SES Volunteer Recruitment Information Night and see what it’s really like to be part of the Victoria State Emergency Service.

🗓 Tuesday 5 May
🕖 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Glen Eira SES Unit - 92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East

https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer

Meet the team, take a look around the unit, and learn how you can get involved in real, hands-on emergency response and community support.

If you’re retired, studying, shift working or have a flexible schedule, we’d especially love to hear from you. Daytime availability can make a real difference.

No experience needed. Just a willingness to help.

We’d love to see you there!

25/04/2026

111 years on from the landing at Gallipoli, the spirit of the ANZACs continues to shape the way we serve our communities today.

This morning, members of Glen Eira SES attended the Bentleigh RSL Anzac Day service to pay our respects to those who have served, and those who continue to serve.

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on sacrifice, courage and community. We are proud to stand alongside our local community in honouring that legacy.

Lest we forget.