NSW SES Broken Hill Unit

28/09/2026

🚨 Monday Night Training – Z-Rigs & Mechanical Advantage 🚨
Another great night of training for the Broken Hill SES!
Tonight, our members learnt about Z-rig systems and mechanical advantage, developing their knowledge and practical skills in rope rescue techniques.
These skills are an important part of our ongoing training, helping our volunteers build confidence, improve their capabilities and prepare for the challenges they may face during emergency operations.
A big well done to all our members who attended and got involved! 👏
Interested in joining the Broken Hill SES?
We’re always looking for new volunteers! Whether you're interested in storms, rescues or incident management, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
📍 Broken Hill SES – 2 Talc Street
🕕 Monday nights at 6:00pm
Come along, meet the team and see what volunteering is all about!

25/09/2026

21/09/2026

🚒 Joint Training with Fire & Rescue NSW – Station 238 🚨

Last night, the Broken Hill SES had a fantastic opportunity to participate in joint training with our local Fire and Rescue NSW Station 238 Broken Hill

The focus of the training was gaining entry to buildings, covering a range of techniques from passive and non-destructive methods through to forcible entry.

It was a fantastic night of practical training and an invaluable opportunity for everyone involved to learn new techniques, build skills and share knowledge.

Joint training like this is extremely important as it strengthens the relationships between emergency service agencies and helps ensure we can work effectively together when responding to incidents in our community. 🤝

All members of the Broken Hill SES would like to extend a huge thank you to the team at Fire & Rescue NSW Station 238 for giving up their time, sharing their knowledge and teaching us some new techniques.

We look forward to continuing our interagency training and building an even stronger working relationship in the future!

20/09/2026

🚨 COULD YOU BE OUR NEXT VOLUNTEER? 🚨

Have you ever thought about volunteering, but never found the right organisation?

👉 Maybe NSW SES is what you’ve been looking for!

The Broken Hill State Emergency Service is looking for NEW VOLUNTEERS to join our team!

You don’t need to be an emergency services expert. You don’t need years of experience.

All you need is the willingness to learn, help others and be part of a team. 💪

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, including:

🌧️ Storm & Flood Response
🚗 Road Crash Rescue
🏭 Industrial Rescue
🏗️ Urban Search & Rescue
📋 Incident Management
🤝 Community Engagement

And the best part?

🎓 ALL TRAINING IS PROVIDED!

NSW SES is a nationally recognised training organisation, giving you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications while volunteering and helping your local community.

Whether you want to learn new skills, meet new people, challenge yourself, or simply give something back to Broken Hill — there’s a place for you in our team.

COME MEET US!

📍 2 Talc Street, Broken Hill
📅 Monday nights
⏰ From 6:00pm

Come down, have a chat with the team, see what we do and find out how you can get involved.

No pressure. No experience necessary. Just come and say hello! 👋

You can also apply online at www.ses.nsw.gov.au

🚨 Your community needs people like you. Why not give volunteering a go?

Broken Hill SES — helping our community when it matters most. 🧡

19/09/2026

🎪 SILVER CITY SHOW — THAT’S A WRAP! 🚨

Well, that’s a wrap from the Broken Hill SES at the Silver City Show! 👋

We hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show and, of course, stopping by our stall. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces and meet plenty of new ones throughout the weekend. ❤️

🎈 The balloon animals were definitely a hit with the kids! Our volunteers absolutely love seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when they visit our stall, have a chat with our members and enjoy everything we have on offer.

🖍️ A massive thank you to everyone who entered our colouring-in competition! We had some fantastic entries, and we’ll be reviewing them all and selecting two winners on Monday. 🏆

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, supported the show and took the time to visit the Broken Hill SES. Your support and interaction with our volunteers means a lot to us.

We look forward to seeing everyone again at the next event we attend! 👋

🚨 Stay safe, Broken Hill! 🚨

17/09/2026

🎡 SILVER CITY SHOW – COME AND SAY HELLO! 🚨

Heading to the Silver City Show? Make sure you come and visit the Broken Hill NSW SES team in the Pavilion! 👋

Our volunteers will be there throughout the show, and we’d love to have a chat with the local community and show you a little more about what we do.

🚤 Explore our rescue boat!
Kids can jump aboard our boat and have a look around.

🌧️ Check out our Storm Trailer
See some of the equipment we use during storm operations and learn how our volunteers help the community when severe weather hits.

🗺️ Explore Broken Hill flood maps
We’ll have a variety of flood maps from the most recent flood study completed by Broken Hill City Council, giving you the opportunity to see how flooding can affect different areas of Broken Hill.

🎨 Colouring-in competition
We’ve got colouring-in competitions for different age groups, so the kids can get creative and enter for their chance to win!

🎯 Bean Bag Toss & More!
Test your skills with our bean bag toss and check out some of the other activities we have happening at our display.

Whether you’re interested in emergency services, want to learn more about preparing your home for storms and floods, or just want to say hello, come and see us!

Our volunteers would love to meet you, answer your questions and have a chat. ❤️🧡

📍 Find us in the Pavilion at the Silver City Show

👋 Come down, say hello and see what the NSW SES is all about!

14/09/2026

World Sepsis Day

Yesterday, members of the Broken Hill NSW SES Unit attended a community event in the park for World Sepsis Day.

It was a fantastic turnout from the community, with plenty of interaction between attendees and our local SES members. We always enjoy getting out into the community and attending local events!

If you see us out and about at an event, please feel free to come over and say hello. 👋

Have you ever thought about joining the NSW SES? We would love to welcome some new members to our team! Come down to 2 Talc Street, Broken Hill, on a Monday night from 6:00pm and meet the local SES members.

Alternatively, you can apply online at www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

We welcome everyone with open arms and would love to see you become part of our team!

31/08/2026

USAR Training 🚨

Tonight, members of the Broken Hill Unit completed USAR training, focusing on identifying worksites and practising USAR marking procedures.

Members worked through the process of correctly marking entry points to worksites, ensuring they are clearly identifiable and providing important information for any USAR teams that may need to enter and operate within the site.

Training such as this helps our members continue developing their skills and preparedness for a range of emergency situations.

Interested in joining the NSW SES Broken Hill Unit?

We train every Monday night from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. Come down, meet our friendly team and learn some valuable new skills!

You can also apply online through www.ses.nsw.gov.au

We would love to see you there!

15/08/2026

HEADING TO THE MUNDI MUNDI BASH? LET'S KEEP IT SAFE OUT THERE 🎸

Thousands of you are making the trip to Broken Hill this week, and the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting rain across the Far West. Looks like we might all be taking the Weather With You, so a bit of planning goes a long way.

On the road

🚗 Never drive through flood water.Out here a dry creek crossing can turn into an Ocean in minutes, and it doesn't matter how big the 4WD is or how good the playlist is. If it's flooded, forget it.

🗺️ Check Live Traffic NSW to plan your route before you leave and keep checking as you go. Unsealed roads out west can become impassable when they're wet, even when they're not flooded. By all means Go Your Own Way, just make sure it's a road that's actually open.

🔧 Give the car a once over before you leave. Tyres, fuel, water, and yes, The Radiators. Help can be a long way away out there. Arriving a few hours late is a whole lot Better Than not arriving at all.

At the Bash

⛺ With wind and rain on the cards, spend a few extra minutes getting the camp set up properly. Extra pegs, extra guy ropes, and pitch it on Solid Rock where you can, not in a low spot that'll turn into a puddle overnight.

☂️ Wind the awning in when you're asleep or up at the stage. An unattended awning in a gust is the fastest way to ruin your weekend, and possibly your neighbour's too.

🎒 These are the Fundamentals, and they only take a few minutes.

Stay informed and get help

📱 Download the Hazards Near Me app before you leave home while you've still got decent reception. Mobile coverage gets patchy out west, so get it sorted early rather than trying to load it on the road.

📱 Set a watch zone for your route and for Broken Hill, then check it for storm and flood warnings before you go and while you're out there.

📞 000 for life threatening emergencies
📞 132 500 for NSW SES assistance with storm and flood damage

Look after each other, look out for your camp neighbours, and enjoy the show. 🧡



Mundi Mundi Bash
Roy Butler MP
ABC Broken Hill
ABC Western Plains
Outback Radio 2WEB
Transport for NSW
Barrier Police District
NSW Rural Fire Service

11/08/2026

🚨 Broken Hill SES Operations 🚨

Over the weekend, our Broken Hill SES members were kept busy, with 13 jobs coming in following the rainfall we received across the weekend.

Our jobs included a mixture of leaking roofs, fallen trees and sandbag requests, with our volunteers working hard to assist members of our community who needed a helping hand.

A huge thank you to our members who gave up their weekend to respond and support our community.

Our volunteers are always willing to assist when our community needs us.

📞 Need NSW SES assistance during a storm?
Call 132 500.

🚨 If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, always call 000.

👋 Want to join the NSW SES?

We are always on the lookout for new members! If you would like to help your community, learn new skills and find out what the NSW SES is all about, we would love to hear from you.

Come and visit us at 2 Talc Street, Broken Hill, on a Monday night from 6:00pm for a chat and to meet the team.

You can also apply online by visiting www.ses.nsw.gov.au and selecting “Become a Volunteer.”

Joining the SES is a great opportunity to learn new skills, work as part of a team and gain nationally recognised qualifications while helping make a difference in our local community.

We would love to see some new faces around our unit!