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About the NSWSES Volunteers Association

In 1998 Greg Perry who was a volunteer Division Controller, saw the need for a means where by the voice of the volunteers could be represented at State Headquarters and with the Government. After many discussions with State Headquarters and other volunteers the New South Wales State Emergency Service Volunteers Association (SESVA) was formed. Technical input at the formation came from Dieter Gescke and Pat Clague. The Constitution was then written and Division Delegates were saught .

From its inception the SESVA has been all about the volunteers. The State Council meets quarterly in various parts of the state as a forum for members who may have idea's, suggestions and issues about the New South Wales State Emergency Service. These ideas are then discussed and acted upon or passed to relevent departments within the New South Wales State Emergency Service.

Structure of the SESVA

The structure of the New South Wales State Emergency Service Volunteers Association is as follows:

  • Executive Council
    • President
    • Vice President
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Public Relations Officer
  • State Council
    • One representative from each Region comprises the State Council
  • State Headquarters Representation
    • There are currently two representatives from State Headquarters in the capacity as Technical Advisers. These are :
      • Dieter Gescke, Director Operations
      • John Heath, Director Logistics

Objectives of the SESVA

  • Providing a forum for consolidated representation of volunteers views with State Headquarters and
    the State Government.
  • Combining the efforts of volunteers to achieve a greater result
  • Provide scholarships to volunteers for educational or training purposes related to SES

What has the SESVA achieved?

  • Red lights are now legally displayed on all State Emergency Service operational vehicles
  • Provided input of the new Leadership Insignia
  • Establishment of a State Protocol Officer.
  • The uniform Committee .
  • An Awards Committee.
  • Introduction of an annual Scholarship for volunteers.
  • A quarterly magazine called "The Volunteer" and an annual calendar.

What is the SESVA doing now?

  • The SESVA has representation on the following State Headquarters committees:
    • Uniform
    • Vehicle Standardisation
    • PPE Clothing
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Flood Boat Committee