Lilydale State Emergency Service

08/06/2026

June 9, 2021 is remembered by our unit as one of the biggest single storm events in Victoria’s History.

Between ourselves and the SES Emerald Unit we received over 5000 requests for assistance in 12 hours, in what was supposed to be a “not really anything spectacular” day/night in The Dandenongs.

It turned into anything but. Winds in excess of 120kph lashed suburbs like Kalorama, Monbulk, Olinda, Mt Dandenong to name just a few.

Numerous rescues were called in and 10 members from Lilydale and Emerald units were awarded the VicSES Commendation for Bravery for working alongside Ambulance Victoria Paramedics for over 3 hours to get to and then extricate a male trapped by a fallen tree. Emerald lost a vehicle to a fallen tree whilst the operation was underway, as trees continued to fall until the wind eased as the sun came up.

But it didn’t stop there. For the next 4 weeks, Lilydale SES has a presence at Kalorama Reserve every day, more than 6 days prior to other relief and recovery assets from Local Government arrived.

We took donations of food, fuel and supplies. We set up a free ‘supermarket’ alongside community members, so people could remain with their homes and their community. Connection to community is a vital part of relief and recovery.

We organised washing machine trucks from OrangeSky so people could have clean clothes to wear, fuel and gas cylinder supplies from Supagas and coordinated ongoing work with agencies including CFA, FRV, DEECA, ERV and power companies.

For those that lived through it, we hope you are recovering. The landscape still bares the scars, and we know some of you do to. With time, all scars fade, some quicker than others.

22/05/2026

*** Traffic Alert *** Fletcher Road, Chirnside Park

Please avoid the area if possible whilst Emergency Services are on scene dealing with a car on its roof following a collision

09/05/2026

☆☆☆SOLD OUT☆☆☆
Once we again we are overwhelmed by the support of our community.

A big thank you to our AUX and members for all their work.

☆☆☆☆Happy Mother's Day☆☆☆☆

08/05/2026

Closing up, see you tomorrow.

Why not spoil her AND help support Lilydale SES by visiting us at:

Victoria Rd, at the corner of Peden St, Chirnside Park

For our annual Flower Stall.

Bunches starting from $17. 2 for $30 Potted Plants, Other gifts for Mum

Open from 0830 each day until sold out.

08/05/2026

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, and your mum deserves to be spoilt!

Why not spoil her AND help support Lilydale SES by visiting us at:

Victoria Rd, at the corner of Peden St, Chirnside Park

For our annual Flower Stall.

Bunches starting from $17. 2 for $30 Potted Plants, Other gifts for Mum

Open from 0830 each day until sold out.

07/05/2026

**Traffic Alert ** Melba Hwy Yering

Crews were called just before 3:30pm to a report of a 2 car crash outside Chateau Yering, on Melba Hwy.

Lilydale SES crews were mobile in under 90 seconds, and upon arrival of Coldstream CFA Fire Brigade it was confirmed a person was trapped in an upturned vehicle.

Our Rescue Operators, assisted by members from Coldstream CFA were able to extricate the patient shortly after Ambulance Victoria paramedics arrived.

The driver of the car was transferred to HEMS and transported to hospital.

This serves as a reminder that we must always drive to the conditions, and that adverse conditions, especially wet roads after significant dry periods can require extra care when driving.

05/05/2026

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and you know your mum deserves to be spoilt!

Why not spoilt her AND help support Lilydale SES by visiting us on Victoria Rd, at the corner of Peden St for our annual Flower Stall.

Bunches starting from $17.

Open from 0830 each day until sold out.

Cash and card accepted (NO AMEX or Diners)

04/05/2026

Clonetrooper spotted in our Station today, getting in some training time on the Rescue tools. The best part about Clone Troopers is that they aren't as prone to missing their targets as the Stormtroopers of the Imperial army were said to be.

Clone troopers, hailing from Kamino, where it rains everyday, are very used to floods making them quite useful.

May the Fourth be With You, Always.

30/04/2026

The Members of Lilydale SES are both saddened and angered at the stabbing attack on an Ambulance Victoria Paramedic in Reservoir today.

We count amongst our many members, past and present, many Frontline and Emergency Service workers, several of whom are/were Paramedics, who, in the course of their jobs, like they do when they volunteer, lend their skills and expertise in others' times of need.

We send our thoughts to the Paramedic involved, their family, friends and team mates, all of whom will be deeply upset by this event.

Violence in the community is not ok. Violence towards those who choose to help others is even more abhorrent.

PS: Political comments on this post will be deleted. This is not about kicking the political Football. Violence in our community will be solved by our collective actions, not Facebook posts.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPfkVZ4hM/

: Police have arrested a man who allegedly stabbed an on-duty paramedic in the suburb of Reservoir, in Melbourne's north, before fleeing the scene.

Ambulance Victoria say the paramedic was ordering a coffee when he was attacked from behind.

Police are urging anyone who witnesses the incident or has footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Read here: https://ab.co/4dgd4wY

26/04/2026

Our members are currently on scene at a multi agency rescue on Kyeema Trk in Mt Dandenong.

Ambulance Victoria, Wandin Fire Brigade Monbulk Fire & Rescue (CFA), Victoria Police and local CFA brigades are all on scene with someone who has fallen down the hill from the track.

A reminder that walking in the dark comes with risks and the walking tracks around Mt Dandenong are narrow and while the views are spectacular real caution is needed to avoid falls down the steep hills.