NSW SES Blacktown Unit

NSW SES Blacktown Unit NSW SES (New South Wales State Emergency Service) is the combat agency for floods, storms and tsunami in NSW.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. It is made up almost entirely of volunteers, with 241 units located throughout New South Wales. The units comprise of approximately 9,000 volunteer members, who are easily identified by their distinctive orange overalls. While our major responsibilities are for flood, storm and tsunami op

erations, the SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the rural parts of the state. This includes road accident rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue, evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural) and other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats. Volunteers in a number of isolated communities have been trained as Community First Responders by the Ambulance Service of New South Wales. The Service's trained rescuers also support the full-time emergency services during major disasters. The SES also assists other emergency services when they are performing major operations. These services include the NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service, the Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW.

WOW Day - Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡Today is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) a special day dedicated to recognising NSW SES...
19/05/2026

WOW Day - Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡

Today is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) a special day dedicated to recognising NSW SES Volunteers who give their time selflessly to support communities across the state. 👏

To join in the celebrations, make sure you wear a splash of orange 🍊 today and take a moment to thank 🤝 an SES volunteer for the work they do.

A special thank you 🫶🏻 goes out to all NSW SES volunteers, especially the members of the Blacktown Unit. Your dedication, commitment, and countless hours ⏱️ of service do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly proud to have such an amazing team supporting our community. 💪

Thank you for everything you do! 👏🧡

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums! 🫶 To those within our unit: we truly appreciate your dedication and your ...
09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums! 🫶 To those within our unit: we truly appreciate your dedication and your commitment to the community. Thank you for everything you do for the NSW SES! 🙏

LIGHT FLOOD RESCUE VEHICLE FAMILIARISATION ✅Last week, our members took part in a detailed walk-through of one of our ne...
03/05/2026

LIGHT FLOOD RESCUE VEHICLE FAMILIARISATION ✅

Last week, our members took part in a detailed walk-through of one of our new fleet; a Light Flood Rescue Vehicle, currently on loan from NSW SES City of Sydney unit. 🛻

This Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, is a vital part of the NSW SES fleet, purpose-built for flood rescue operations. 🚣‍♀️ Its increased clearance and wading depth, allows our teams to safely navigate through water, ensuring we can reach and assist the community in the most challenging conditions. 🌊

Designed in collaboration with volunteers, operational experts, and manufacturers, 🤝 these new 4WD vehicles ensure we can reach isolated areas quicker, when every second counts. ✨

A DAY FOR REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION🎖️ Earlier this morning, 27 NSW SES Blacktown Unit volunteers supported local Anzac ...
25/04/2026

A DAY FOR REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION🎖️

Earlier this morning, 27 NSW SES Blacktown Unit volunteers supported local Anzac Day Dawn Services held at the Riverstone-Schofields RSL. Working alongside local Police Area Command and Highway Patrol, our members managed traffic and event road closures, 🚧 keeping the community safe during this morning's commemorations.

This Anzac Day, we pause to reflect on the courage and bravery of our service men and women. We remember those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🕯️

We will remember them.
Lest we forget. 🌺

SEARCH OPERATIONS – SCHOFIELDS 🔦For the past four days, NSW SES volunteers have been assisting the NSW Police Force in t...
24/04/2026

SEARCH OPERATIONS – SCHOFIELDS 🔦

For the past four days, NSW SES volunteers have been assisting the NSW Police Force in the search for a missing 48-year-old man.

Search operations continued today in the Schofields area, with multiple emergency 🚨services working together to undertake a thorough search. 🔍

A special thank you to our neighbouring units for their support: Penrith NSW State Emergency Service, NSW SES Bayside, Mount Druitt Unit, The Hills Unit, NSW SES Blue Mountains EAST NSW SES Liverpool, NSW SES Hornsby Unit, Canada Bay & Heathcote Unit. 🤝

NSW SES volunteers have maintained a strong presence, supporting both field operations and assisting in coordination of logistics. 📃

A massive effort by all agencies involved. 👏

LAND SEARCH – SCHOFIELDS 🔦Over the past two days, volunteers from the Blacktown Unit have been assisting Riverstone Poli...
22/04/2026

LAND SEARCH – SCHOFIELDS 🔦

Over the past two days, volunteers from the Blacktown Unit have been assisting Riverstone Police Area Command in the search 🔍 for a missing 48-year-old man from the local area.

Our members will continue working alongside NSW Police Force 🚔 and the NSW Rural Fire Service as the search resumes tomorrow.

There will be a significant emergency services 🚨presence in parts of the Schofields area tomorrow.

NSW SES

22/04/2026

Can you help us find Varun?

Varun, aged 48, was last seen in Quakers Hill on Monday, 20 April 2026.

He was last seen wearing a green shirt and black shorts.

On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, police located Varum’s vehicle, a grey Rav 4, at the intersection of Veron Road and Prudence Street in Schofields.

He is known to frequent Quakers Hill, Riverstone, Westmead, North Sydney and Cessnock.

Anyone who sees him is urged to contact Riverstone Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

MORE INFORMATION ➡️ https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=124732

SKILLS MAINTENANCE ✅As an emergency service 🚨 it’s critical that we keep our core field skills current to be able to res...
09/04/2026

SKILLS MAINTENANCE ✅

As an emergency service 🚨 it’s critical that we keep our core field skills current to be able to respond to emergencies effectively.

Last night our volunteers focused on communication 🗣️ skills through various team building activities. This ensuring members can communicate effectively during field operations and weather events. ⛈️

Weekly training is essential for our operators, to maintain core skill sets,✅ build relationships and team morale. 🤝

If learning valuable skills and building relationships with likeminded individuals interests you then APPLY NOW 👉 https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/ to volunteer with the NSW SES Blacktown Unit.

KICKING OFF THE LONG WEEKEND EARLY 🚨We kicked off the long weekend with a call-out during peak hour this afternoon. Crew...
02/04/2026

KICKING OFF THE LONG WEEKEND EARLY 🚨

We kicked off the long weekend with a call-out during peak hour this afternoon. Crews responded to 📍Newton Road, Blacktown, where a large tree branch had snapped and was blocking a lane of traffic. 🌳

Our volunteers quickly got to work, safely removing the branch and managing traffic to restore safe access to the roadway. 🚧

A great effort by our crews to ensure the safety of the local community. 👏

NSW SES

MARCH RECAP 🔄it was a busy month for our volunteers with wild weather 💨 and interagency training keeping our members bus...
01/04/2026

MARCH RECAP 🔄

it was a busy month for our volunteers with wild weather 💨 and interagency training keeping our members busy across a range of operations.

Last weeks winds had our members attend to many local jobs as well as helping our neighbours 🤝 at Penrith NSW State Emergency Service who copped the brunt of last weeks hail storm. ⛈️

Earlier this month a couple of our Flood Rescue operators spent the day assisting the RFS Aviation Rescue Team complete their helicopter 🚁 rescue recertification. Our volunteers played key roles as in-water 💦 casualties and supported hands-on flood rescue training. 🛟

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