The Volunteer Association

The Victoria State Emergency Service Volunteer Association (VICSESVA or the VA) works to advocate for VICSES volunteers, actively supporting Unit leadership teams and engaging cooperatively with VICSES management and Government. The VA is a non-profit organisation which exists to further the interests of VICSES volunteer members. The VA uses its dedicated focus on volunteers to select and drive the resolution of issues that impact on skills, safety and how VICSES volunteers undertake their duties. It is important to note that the VA is an Association not a Union. The VA does not engage in adversarial campaigns but it does seek to further the interests of VICSES Volunteers, and the public they serve, by promoting appropriate standards in training, equipment and ethics in VICSES.

Latest Stories

  • Marong Unit becomes 103rd VICSES Principal Road Crash Rescue Provider.

    02 Nov , 2018

    It has been very busy for the members from Marong SES, with plenty of big news items to share. It’s official! Our unit yesterday became the 103rd Principal Road Crash Rescue Provider from VICSES, the 133rd in Victoria. Our Unit also witnessed a changing of the guard, with our outgoing Unit Controller Kevin standing down

  • From the Chair

    18 Oct , 2018

    This is my final column as the outgoing Independent Chair ofVicSESVA, but I remain in VicSESVA as Secretary and will continue the work of representing and advocating for volunteers in Victoria and at the national level. I thank all the volunteers and colleagues who have supported me in this role; it has truly been a team effort. At

  • Chelsea Controller Ron Fitch Citizen of the Year 2018

    18 Oct , 2018

    What an amazing year it has been for Chelsea SES Controller, Ron Fitch. In July 2017, Ron was made a life member of the Victoria State Emergency Service, recognising his 25 years of service, as well as his continuous support of units outside of his own, that has seen him actively involved in almost every deployment throughout Victoria

  • Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp Started at EMV

    18 Oct , 2018

    Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Andrew Crisp has been appointed Emergency Management Commissioner. During service with Victoria Police of over 40 years he gas a diverse and distinguished career. Deputy Commissions Crisp was awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2012 and was appointed Deputy Commissioner in charge of regional operations in 2015. He has also worked