Tag: Emergency Services
Answering the call to participate
Cops, ambos, fireys and other emergency services workers are gearing up for the annual Victoria Police and Emergency Games next month.
The games, now in...
‘Nuisance’ fires stretch Werribee CFA
A spate of grassfires along the Werribee River has Werribee brigade members worried.
First Lieutenant Darryl Wells said Werribee fire brigade attended nine fires over...
Wild winds keep SES throughout Wyndham
Wyndham’s State Emergency Service (SES) was called out to 20 properties when wild winds whipped the state last week.
SES crews attended about 750 call-outs...
More ambulances bypassing Werribee Mercy
Ambulances have been forced to bypass Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department more often over the past year due to a spike in demand.
The recently...
Ice and alcohol see surge in Ambulance call-outs
Ice and alcohol are pushing up ambulance call-outs and attendances at emergency departments in Wyndham.
The latest report by the Turning Point drug and alcohol...
Equipment boost for Wyndham SES units
Wyndham and Wyndham West are among 34 Victorian SES units to receive new equipment last week as part of the annual handover of vital...
Wyndham brigades still at the cutting edge
Volunteers from Werribee and Wyndham Vale fire brigades have again combined to be one of the best rescue teams in Australia and New Zealand,...
Emergency service members to donate blood
As if they don't do enough to save lives, Melton’s emergency services workers are now rolling up their sleeves to donate blood.
Melton police senior constable...
CFA recruits for Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook
Five CFA recruits are being put through their paces at Hoppers Crossing and Point Cook fire stations.
The recruits are part of the latest class...