General News
5 August, 2023
Open day part of drive for volunteers
MOCK road crash rescues had State Emergency Service volunteers putting their skills to work at an open day in Wedderburn on Sunday. Local volunteers were joined by counterparts from other units in the area as the SES embarks on a recruitment drive...
MOCK road crash rescues had State Emergency Service volunteers putting their skills to work at an open day in Wedderburn on Sunday.
Local volunteers were joined by counterparts from other units in the area as the SES embarks on a recruitment drive.
The demonstration was also part of training for Nathan Rogers, of Kangaroo Flat, who has been selected as the Wedderburn unit’s new controller.
Previous controller Paul Gordon-Cooke resigned earlier this year.
SES regional officer Brad Dalgliesh said Mr Rogers would be mentored by Gisborne’s Mike Bagnall.
Mr Rogers had applied for the position after it was advertised and Mr Dalgliesh said training was expected to be finished later in the year.
Among local volunteers taking part in the open day was Aaron Lancaster who recently rejoined the unit after a five-year break.
The Wedderburn unit has been short of members for several years. Sunday’s open day and a recruitment night next week ares part of SES efforts to bolster local numbers.
Meanwhile, Mr Dalgliesh said planning was continuing to revive the Dunolly unit.
The town’s unit has been in recess after facing a shortage of volunteers.
AN open night will be held at Wedderburn SES on Tuesday August 8