SES Camperdown Unit

29/08/2026

For the second time this week, our road rescue crew was called out to a crash right here in town yesterday afternoon.
​After we got the vehicle door open, the occupant was able to get out safely and straight into the care of Ambulance Victoria.

​Please take extra care out on the roads, everyone.

22/08/2026

🧡🖤 Good luck tomorrow, Magpies! 🖤🧡

A huge congratulations to the Camperdown Football Netball Club Under 16s on making the Grand Final!

From everyone at Camperdown SES, we wish you all the best for tomorrow. Get out there, enjoy the day, play your best and give it everything you’ve got.

Go Magpies! 🏆🖤🧡

22/08/2026

Take care out on the roads everyone. This accident we attended too this afternoon with SES Cobden Unit was easily avoidable.

We were called to a road crash at Chappell Vale soon after midday. Both drivers had self extricated by the time we arrived and were attended to by AV. Many thanks to Camperdown Unit for always having our backs and dispatching to support us on scene 🧡

19/08/2026

A big congratulations to John Brewer on reaching an amazing 45 years of service with SES Cobden Unit! 🧡

That’s an incredible commitment to SES and the Cobden community over so many years.
From all of us at Camperdown SES, congratulations John.

A fantastic achievement and very well deserved! 👏🧡

Last night we had the pleasure of seeing John Brewer presented with recognition for 45 years of service to the Cobden SES. His dedication to the running of our unit, and the community it serves, is as strong today as it was 45 years ago. Well done, JB! We’d be lost without you 🧡

04/08/2026

🚨 JOINT TRAINING NIGHT WITH COBDEN UNIT 🚨

A bit of a schedule change for us this week! Instead of our usual night, our crew headed down to Cobden tonight for a joint training exercise with the Cobden Unit.

Tonight’s scenario focused on stabilizing and rescuing a person trapped under a heavy object. To safely execute the lift, we split into teams to run through heavy lifting and cribbing stabilization techniques. One team put the Porta Power through its paces, while the other worked with the combi tool and foot hydraulic pump to maintain progress and safety throughout the lift. Joint scenarios like this are vital for keeping our technical rescue skills sharp and ensuring seamless teamwork when responding to complex incidents across the district.

We were also pleased to welcome Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan MP and the Western District Newspaper to the unit tonight. It was a great opportunity to demonstrate our operational equipment in action and sit down with Richard to discuss some of the challenges our volunteers face when responding to jobs across the region, along with a few other local operational things.

A big thank you to the SES Cobden Unit crew for hosting a great night, and to Richard for taking the time to visit and speak with our volunteers!

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20/07/2026

We are still searching for new members! 🚨 Send us a message to get involved. ✉️

🚨 Camperdown SES is looking for new volunteers to join our team 🚨

We currently have 13 active members – help us grow to 20!

04/07/2026

We are still on the lookout for more members.

🚨 Camperdown SES is looking for new volunteers to join our team 🚨

We currently have 13 active members – help us grow to 20!

19/06/2026

30/05/2026

🚨 Thank You, Camperdown CFA 🚨

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Camperdown Fire Brigade for the invitation to attend their Presentation Dinner last night.

It was a fantastic evening celebrating the dedication, commitment, and achievements of local volunteers who give so much of their time to serve our community. It was a privilege to be part of the event and to recognise the outstanding service of so many deserving members.

Congratulations to all award recipients, particularly those recognised with National Medals and long service awards. Your commitment to protecting and supporting the community is something to be immensely proud of.

Pictured our members in attendance.

27/05/2026

Road Rescue Update: Camperdown Incident

​Our crew was called out early this morning to a collision involving a semi-trailer and a car right here in Camperdown.

​We are incredibly relieved to report that no one was trapped and there were no injuries. It’s a outcome we’re all grateful for considering the size of the vehicles involved! 🧡