Emergency Services Volunteers
State Emergency Service (SES) Volunteers
Membership of the State Emergency Services (SES) is open to men and women with a reasonable degree of physical fitness and a passion to do the right thing within their community.
Volunteers who do not wish to participate in rescue activities or are concerned regarding their physical fitness but would still like to assist, can enquire about the other duties that can be undertaken within Unit headquarters.
Further information can be found by visiting the State Emergency Service (SES) website www.ses.sa.gov.au.
State Emergency Service (SES) Cadets
Some State Emergency Service (SES) units have Cadets, young men and women aged between 13 and 18.
SES Cadets learn and practise theory and skills relevant to the operation of SES by participating in the Basic Rescue Course.
Further information can be found by visiting the State Emergency Service (SES) website www.ses.sa.gov.au.
SA Country Fire Service (CFS)
The community relies on people from all walks of life to give their time to become members of the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS). Men and women who live within a reasonable distance of their local brigade are very welcome to join.
Regardless of which role(s) you wish to undertake the CFS will provide full training.
The CFS offers a range of roles including:
- Firefighter
- Radio Operation
- Catering
- Administration Support
- Operational Support
- Community Education
- Fundraising.
If you would like to join the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) please visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au to find your nearest CFS brigade or call CFS Recruitment Hotline on 1300 364 587.
Further information can be found by visiting the “Becoming a Volunteer” section of the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au).
Police Rangers
The police rangers program involves young people between the ages of 12 and 18 working with adult volunteers and the police to:
- Develop qualities of leadership and adventure
- Recognise individual interests and abilities
- Learn about individual rights and responsibilities
- Learn about policing, law and the judicial system
- Understand the demands placed on police officers, and their duties and responsibilities
- Learn about making the community safer.
For more information about Police Rangers contact the Community Programs Section at your local police station, or phone the South Australia Police Youth Programs Coordinator on (08) 8204 2222.
To find your local service area go to: www.police.sa.gov.au/sapol/contact_us/find_your_local_police_station.jsp
For more information visit the community services 'young people' section of the South Australia Police website www.police.sa.gov.au
