NSW SES Lismore City Unit

02/06/2026

🌊🚗 Training for the rescues we perform most often 🚗🌊

Over the last few weeks, several of our members have been undertaking a range of flood rescue training activities across a number of locations. Taking advantage of the slightly swollen rivers following recent flooding, members have been refreshing and developing critical skills including wading techniques, tension diagonal rigging, free swimming across flowing waterways, tethered swimming, tethered swimming with a casualty, and tethered Ark manoeuvres. We also had the opportunity to test out a potential new flood rescue training location.

Thanks to the support of Rous County Council, we were able to utilise some of their facilities to trial a range of flood rescue training scenarios.

One of the biggest advantages of this site is the ability to safely increase and decrease water flow, allowing us to set up realistic rescue situations before introducing moving water.

The vehicle used for training is a stripped-out shell on wheels, with all contaminants removed, ensuring it can be safely used in the water environment.

Vehicle-related flood rescues are among the most common flood rescue incidents we attend. Having access to a facility like this provides an invaluable opportunity for our members to train in a controlled, realistic environment, helping us build skills, confidence and capability before those skills are needed in real emergencies.

A big thank you to Rous for allowing us to use their facility. We're looking forward to running more training sessions here in the future and continuing to build the capability of our volunteers to better serve our community.

01/06/2026

Nick hit the nail on the head.

We do what we do for the community because we are part of the community.

These are our streets, our neighbours, our friends and our families. When people need help, we're proud to answer the call, not because we have to, but because we care.

With Thank a First Responder Day coming up on 10 June, we'd like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank all first responders who dedicate their time, skills and energy to keeping our communities safe. Whether you're a volunteer or a career responder, your commitment makes a difference every single day.

To our fellow emergency services, healthcare workers, dispatchers and support personnel.. thank you for all that you do.

And to our community, thank you for your ongoing support. It means more than you know. 🫶🧡

You are our people.

Thank you Lismore Square

29/05/2026

This week our crew sharpened their skills (pun intended) at chainsaw training.. minus the noise, flying sawdust and sharp moving parts 😅🪚

A great night focused on safety, technique and teamwork before we get hands-on in the field. Big effort from everyone getting involved and building confidence together.

28/05/2026

⛈️Thunderstorms are forecast across the region today and into this evening. We can expect to see heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding. Damaging winds and large hail may also occur.

🚗Please drive to conditions and keep off the roads if you can.

🚫Steer clear of flood waters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

📲Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 9:45am AEST on Thursday 28 May 2026

27/05/2026

🌧️We are keeping an eye on the skies and heavy rainfall is forecast across the region today. This may lead to flash flooding in some locations.

🚗Please drive to conditions.

🚫Steer clear of flood waters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

📲Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 7:40am AEST on Thursday 28 May 2026.

26/05/2026

🌧️ Wet weather is forecast for this week. Here at the NSW SES we are monitoring the conditions and making plans.

Here are some things you could do:
📲 Download Hazards Near Me to stay informed.
📻 Listen to your local radio stations for weather updates.
🏡Prepare your home and garden for potential storms.
🚗 Check road conditions before you drive.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Check on your neighbours to see if they need any assistance.

21/05/2026

Yesterday we felt the warm and fuzzies when our vols came into the unit for a relaxing team bonding night, after a busy couple of days.
Thank you to our orange fam at QLD SES - Ipswich City State Emergency Service Unit for the love! 🧡🫶
We are looking forward to the start of an interstate Jenga challenge! 😁

Happy WOW Day to all of our SES volunteers local, far and wide! Our volunteers train and operate tirelessly for our communities. If you see or know of an SES volunteer, make sure to wish them a Happy WOW Day. One of our members left a little note for you NSW SES Lismore City Unit ! 🧡

Thank you SES volunteers for everything you do to support our communities in their time of need.

19/05/2026

🧡 Orange you glad it’s WOW Day? 🧡

It’s Wear Orange Wednesday!

A day to recognise the incredible volunteers who step up each and every day to train hard and respond to protect our communities.

From storms to floods, day or night, our members are always ready to rise to the occasion and lend a hand when things get a little… under the weather 🌧️

Today we wear orange with pride, not just for the colour, but for what it represents.. teamwork, resilience, and a commitment to keeping our community safe.

Ever thought about volunteering? There’s nothing more rewarding than being part of something bigger.

19/05/2026

Lismore and surrounds flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Wilsons River:

- Lismore and surrounds

You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday night has led to river level rises along the Wilsons River.

At Lismore, the river level peaked just below the minor flood level. Rainfall has eased, and no further heavy rainfall is expected.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/njxglY

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 4:03pm on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

19/05/2026

Bangalow, Clunes and surrounds flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Wilsons River:

- Bangalow
- Clunes
- Mount Jerusalem National Park

You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

No further flooding is expected for the Wilsons Upper Catchment.

While flooding has eased, low-lying roads, bridges and causeways in the area may still be impacted by floodwater and caution should be taken.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/fG_PtJ

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 1:24pm on Tuesday 19th May 2026.