SES volunteers assist the community during natural hazards such as floods, storms, cyclones, and earthquakes, and assist with land searches, vertical rescue, communications, and fire ground support. Communications & Operations Support provide essential communication and response to safety and emergency situations and may undertake the following tasks:·

• Operate radio and telecommunications equipment, including field and base station radio·
• Coordinate emergency response with operational staff and stakeholders such as DFES and WAPOL·
• Broadcast weather, local navigational and situational information to emergency services responders·
• Ensure operations and communications equipment is well maintained· 
• Adapt to changing circumstances during an emergency

Volunteering is an opportunity to become an integral part of our fun, hardworking team and offers many benefits such as:

Ongoing training with experienced trainers· Support, guidance and mentoring from experienced volunteers·         Access to DFES Wellness Branch (critical incident follow-up, Peer Support Officers, counselling, and chaplain services) Learning new skills· Meeting new people and enjoying the company of like-minded team members· Applying your skills and knowledge in a challenging environment Contributing to the safety of your local community