NSW SES Wellington Unit

20/05/2026

WOW Day!!!

It's volunteer week and Wednesday is Wear Orange Wednesday on recognition of NSW SES volunteers!

Throughout the state, SES volunteers wore, with permission, their uniforms to their respective work places in recognition of the work they do.

Keep up the good work guys and girls!

19/05/2026

Last night, SES Wellington, along side RFS Mt Arthur, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance attended a road crash out near Mumbil.
As can be seen, the vehicle had ended up on its roof. The trapped person was extricated and tended to by paramedics.
Great teamwork was shown between all agencies on scene.
Drive safe out there!

09/05/2026

So today our unit as well as members from Nyngan and Warren were graciously invited to attend FRNSW open day at the Wellington Fire Training Centre. This was a tremendous opportunity for our members to interact and engage in some meaningful training with other local agencies. Our guys teamed up with the local Fire and Rescue guys to engage in some RCR training which was extremely beneficial to all participants. Members also experienced some of the facilities and equipment at the Fire Training Centre that at times resembled a Rammstein concert while the driver training simulator proved popular with members who recognised the great value of this equipment. Special mention to D/Zone Commander Annabelle Watson who was on hand also and generously supplied cheesecake that was very well received. Overall, a good and beneficial day was had by all participants. Thanks to everyone that traveled to attend and made to day a success.

24/04/2026

Tonight we attended a job requiring Vertical Rescue skills and lighting
Thankyou to our volunteers that attended 👏🏻

18/04/2026

First aid, applicable for all ages!

Wellington and Dubbo members got together today for a hands on run down of first aid.

Even future members got involved.

21/03/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES
Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains and Riverina Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:39 pm Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday 21 March 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM COMPLEXES WITH HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL, AND POSSIBLE DAMAGING WIND GUSTS AND LARGE HAILSTONES CONTINUING.

Weather Situation: An upper-level trough is aligning with a surface trough over the southern half of the state this afternoon to produce slow moving severe thunderstorms in a humid environment.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, and possible damaging wind gusts and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Dubbo, Mudgee, Katoomba, Cooma and Yass.

5 CM HAIL WAS RECORDED AT PENRITH AT 4:00 PM.
91 km/h was recorded at Western Sydney Airport at 3:42 pm.
32.5 MM WAS RECORDED AT GOULBURN IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 2:57 PM.
Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:40 pm.

11/02/2026

🌟 New Year, New You! 🌟

Looking for a way to make a real difference in 2026? Why not join the NSW State Emergency Service and become part of a team that helps communities when they need it most!

✅ Free Nationally Recognised Training provided – Learn valuable skills that last a lifetime
✅ Build lifelong friendships – Be part of a supportive team
✅ Endless opportunities to give back – Make a real impact in your community
✅ Learn essential emergency skills – Be ready when it matters
✅ Work alongside other Emergency Services – Collaborate and grow

We’re looking for volunteers aged 16+ for a variety of roles, including:
• Flood Rescue
• Storm Response
• Administration & Support Roles
• Community Engagement and more!

Ready to step up? Apply now:
👉 https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer
Or chat with your local SES Unit to find out how you can help.

Explore volunteer opportunities with the NSW SES and help communities prepare for and respond to severe weather events. Learn about the application process and how you can make a difference by joining today.

25/01/2026

🇦🇺 It was an honour to catch up with some of our tireless community heroes in Wellington tonight. They’d been out on a callout at Burrendong Dam today helping an injured person get to medical care.

🇦🇺They wear Orange but they are true blue!🇦🇺

🇦🇺 Our volunteers help make our country the best on earth!

25/01/2026

A rescue out at Burrendong Dam today.
Wishing those impacted a speedy recovery.

15/01/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL
South Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Northern Tablelands, Upper Western and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:09 pm Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday 15 January 2026.

GIANT HAIL POSSIBLE EAST OF GOULBURN AND NORTHERN SOUTH COAST

Weather Situation: A warm, moist, unstable atmosphere and a surface trough is producing thunderstorms across the State today.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and South Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Goulburn and Nowra.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the South Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains and parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Northern Tablelands, Upper Western and Australian Capital Territory districts. Locations which may be affected include Goulburn, Tamworth, Moree, Nowra, Scone, Katoomba, Cooma, Narrabri, Bega, Moruya Heads, Mungindi and Coonabarabran.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current at the time of issue.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:10 pm