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repOrTSChairperson’s report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02Acting Chief officer’s report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Executive officer’s report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

feaTure STOrieSSES Welcomes new Chief officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06SES Cultural review and Moving Us Forward . . . . . . . . . . 07Update from Kangaroo Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08Emergency Crews Were Kept Busy in Penola . . . . . . . . . . 10Mt Gambier SES Unit’s reflection on Penola . . . . . . . . . . . 11Executive Advisory Group (EAG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Port lincoln Precinct opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14recognising Emergency Service Volunteers and Employers in Streaky Bay and Ceduna . . . . . . . . . . . . 18SES State Cadet Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Mentoring for Succession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Volunteers now Also Covered With Personal Accident Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Keith lane Award recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Paddy Available Early november . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23SES Week in Adelaide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24South Australia Fire and Emergency Services Sector Strategic Plan 2010-2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . 26SASESVA Clothing and General Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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to Say not Much haS haPPened Since the LaSt edition of Frontline wouLd Be an underStateMent. With what has been described as the wettest winter in something like 13 years, the result has been busy times for SES units across the state. The general public seems to have forgotten that the state can experience some intense periods of rain and many had not prepared their homes by cleaning their gutters and ensuring drains were clear. Throw in a couple of interstate deployments, a tornado that hit Penola, a large number of trees either losing limbs or falling over, in a couple of instances proving tragic, and the odd search, and it is no wonder that you might be feeling like it has been a busy winter.

Of course, all the background activities continue and it was quite a surprise to hear that our Chief Officer Stuart Macleod announced his retirement after what has been a lifetime with the State Emergency Service. During that time, Stuart has seen the SES grow from very small beginnings as part of another department into a separate identity in its own right. While the SES may not get the large budgets other services get, it still provides a valuable service to the people of South Australia. Typically for the SES, the day put aside for volunteers to get together and wish Stuart well in retirement was one of those days across the state that saw units flat out. Still, a number of volunteers and paid staff made it to Metro South to pay their respects and enjoy a barbecue lunch with Stuart and his family.

Of course Stuart’s retirement means the process is on to find a replacement Chief Officer; combine this with the Cultural Review Forums held across the state, the launch of the SAFECOM Strategic Plan for the next five years, the inaugural meeting of the

SES Executive Advisory Group at State Headquarters, the roll out of new pagers and a Green Paper on training to name a few of the activities going on in the background.

If you have not already heard, the Executive Advisory Group replaces the Internal Reference Groups which for a variety of

reasons had limited success in moving the organisation forward. It was interesting to see the number of volunteers who did not know that the IRGs had been disbanded, once again showing that communication about how volunteers can contribute to the direction of the Service is still an area that needs improvement.

In the coming months we will be welcoming a new Chief Officer, the State Budget will have been handed down by the time this message is read and we will know the impact this will have to not only the Service as a whole, but to individual units as well.

We also see the return of the Unit Managers’ conference and the introduction of an awards night where some new awards will be handed out, so some interesting times ahead.

In closing, I would like to thank all the Association representatives who attended the review forums; many gave up a considerable amount of time, travelling to a number of different forums across the state, ensuring volunteers were able to hear from the Volunteers’ Association on a number of issues raised at these forums. Unfortunately, my untimely motorcycle

accident prevented me from getting to any of the meetings, which could have been embarrassing if it had not been for these people filling in for me. Thanks again.

Till next time.Stay safe.

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of interState dePLoyMentS, a tornado that hit PenoLa, a Large nuMBer of treeS either LoSing LiMBS or faLLing over, in a couPLe of inStanceS Proving tragic, and the odd Search, and it iS no wonder that you Might Be feeLing Like it haS Been a BuSy winter.

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heLLo again, it’S hard to BeLieve that three MonthS have gone PaSt Since the LaSt edition of Frontline, yet when Looking Back, i’M not SurPriSed that our feet have hardLy had a chance to touch the ground during thiS tiMe. I must say that the organisation does feel as though it is heading in a positive direction as we address many of the issues raised during the Cultural Review Forums.

A second round of feedback forums was conducted right across the state during June and July. It was great to see almost double the number of people attending this round of forums with all providing very constructive and positive feedback into the future of our organisation. Thanks to all who attended and/or assisted us in running these forums.

Many of the key recommendations from the Cultural Reviews revolve around training. I hope by now that most of our people have had the opportunity to read the Green Paper on training, which was developed following feedback from our people and poses options for the future of SES training. We have also started to travel the state (again), running Training Forums to gather specific feedback and input as part of this process.

Work is also under way to improve our internal communications. This work includes a raft of new policies and publications and a Members Only website which will become a “one stop shop” for SES information. These initiatives are all aimed at providing clear, adequate and timely information so that our people can remain in touch with their organisation.

I applaud the passion and the commitment of our people over this exciting time. We are well on the way to making our

organisation work as well for our people as our people work for our organisation. The next three months are going to be at least as hectic again as we work to consolidate inputs and strategies.

Whilst all this has been happening, operationally SES has seen one of its busiest three months on record. Our people have attended to almost 4,000 jobs during this time, thanks largely to two significant storm events, a raft of road crashes, general rescues and searches.

We have received many thank yous for the jobs well done, but of particular note were the acknowledgements and thanks given to SES by the Premier, the Hon Mike Rann MP, and the Minister for Emergency Services, the Hon Michael Wright MP for the exceptional manner in which SES managed the Penola storm event.

This was yet again another exemplary illustration of the capability and professionalism of our SES people and their willingness to support their communities in times of need. I must also acknowledge the fabulous support given to SES by both the CFS and MFS during these major incidents. The community of SA should be very proud of the sector-wide spirit of its emergency services.

In closing, this year’s National SES Week is being held 6th-13th November. This is a time to celebrate the tremendous

efforts of our people and showcase our fantastic organisation. I am very pleased that this year, on Saturday 6th November, we will hold the inaugural SES Award and Recognition Ceremony and of note, this will also be the inaugural induction of Life Members to SES in recognition of their 35 plus years of service to SES and the community.

“i aPPLaud the PaSSion and

the coMMitMent of our PeoPLe over thiS exciting tiMe. we are weLL on the way to Making our organiSation work aS weLL for our PeoPLe aS our PeoPLe work for our organiSation.

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the LaSt few MonthS have juSt fLown By with the foruMS aS foLLow uPS to the cuLturaL cLiMate review rePort, with itS 22 recoMMendationS and/or changeS ProPoSed to Move uS aLL forward. Matt Maywald, as Acting Chief Officer, has certainly worked in overdrive mode to ensure that the changes so desperately needed will occur and some have been implemented already.

The Association looks forward to working with the SES and thanks the Minister for his support in what is now an exciting period as we move forward, while, of course, maintaining our key focus of serving our communities.

Coupled with the review forums, unit call-outs have been at an all time high for this period due to periods of extreme weather. But then Penola and the storms and wild weather actually provided focus on the SES and reminded our publics of the service provided within their respective communities.

Victoria’s extreme weather with the unbelievable levels of flooding has also been coupled with articles in the media on the cost to insurance companies and this has reconfirmed the fact that costs to insurers are greater with storms and flooding than those incurred from bushfires.

In July, the SAFECOM Board released the Sector’s Strategic Plan which details the strategies to be pursued together over the next five years to achieve our vision of a safer and more resilient community.

The plan is based on six focus areas of: > Leadership > Prevention and Community Preparedness > Operational Preparedness > Response > Recovery > Business Excellence

The plan was officially launched by the Minister for Emergency Services, the Hon Michael Wright, who said:

“This sector is unique. Whilst we have four agencies, your fortunes and your effectiveness in delivering vital services to the community are inextricably tied.

“The Government has recently revised the legislation to recognise that whilst you are independent agencies, you all need

to be working together, steering your boats in the same direction, towards the same port, in order to be effective.

“The more emergency service facilities I visit, and the more staff and volunteers I talk to, the more I am convinced that the way forward is to work more closely together.”

The SES is also developing its Strategic Plan as a flow on from the review and is sure to incorporate many aspects from the SAFECOM plan.

Other areas already addressed include: > The Green Paper on training which has

been out for consultation since early July and Training Forums are now occurring.

> Policy and Planning is well under way with many policies and procedures either being revamped or developed.

> Work is nearly completed on a new category for those volunteers who do not wish to take on an operational volunteering role, or even for those who wish to step back.

> Position information descriptions are being developed by VSS for leadership roles.

> And most importantly for the Association, a system has been adopted whereby all volunteers are automatically members of the Association unless they wish to “opt out”.This last change has meant that the Association has had to

change all volunteers’ access login and password to the Members Only section of our website, but this process has now been completed and the site will be updated fortnightly to ensure all new volunteers have access.

“the aSSociation LookS forward

to working with the SeS and thankS the MiniSter for hiS SuPPort in what iS now an exciting Period aS we Move forward, whiLe, of courSe, Maintaining our key focuS of Serving our coMMunitieS.

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Papers in the Members Only section at the present time include: > The review report > The review PowerPoint used at the follow up forums > The SES Green Paper on training > SES draft Code of Conduct for Consultation with response by

Friday 29th October 2010 > Emergency Services Guideline for Risk Managing Fatigue

for Consultation until 31st October 2010. The guideline is also available from the SAFECOM website which also provides a facility to email feedback (http://www.safecom.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=8049)

> SES draft Units Constitution > SES Executive Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference and

minutes from the first meeting held on 19th June 2010 > Papers for the Association’s forthcoming Annual General

Meeting on Saturday 6th November.As you can see, the Association is keen to keep volunteers

up-to-date and have input into issues that impact on us all. Communication and consultation must be a two-way process and due to our diverse backgrounds, many volunteers have excellent ideas, suggestions or recommendations, which we urge you to contribute.

Further in this issue of Frontline is an article on personal accident insurance which has been arranged as an additional cover to the provisions of WorkCover for our volunteers. Again, we have been working over the last year with State Headquarters to have this cover implemented and are pleased to see it finally coming to fruition.

SES Week will soon be here and again let’s make sure we promote the SES and recognise the invaluable work you all undertake in supporting your communities. A key focus this year will be the introduction and presentation of the first group of Life Memberships. We look forward to both recognising and congratulating the recipients.

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2010/2011 STATE BUdGET

The 2010/11 STaTe BudgeT waS handed down on ThurSday 16th SepTemBer and idenTified one new SavingS STraTegy for SeS, which alSo reSolveS an iSSue ThaT we had Been Seeking reSoluTion on for Some Time, namely The SeS lighT vehicle fleeT iniTiaTive. >

t he SES will now purchase its light vehi-cle fleet (ie, vehicles less than 3.5 tonnes) rather than lease them. This will produce

recurrent savings in lease and fit-out costs as SES will be able to keep these vehicles for a longer period requiring fewer vehicle change-overs. Further work is required to determine the specifics, however, the initiative is expected to commence this financial year.

Budget papers are ava i lable f rom www.treasury.sa.gov.au and include the Port-folio Statements identifying the targets and new key performance indicators for the SES.

The leaked SBC report caused considerable concern for some of our people, but like all Gov-ernment agencies, the SES was required to put forward significant savings strategies. The State Government acknowledged the important role the SES plays in keeping our community safe and the SES was fortunate in not having to act upon the strategies put forward. <

o n the 25th of October 2010, I will be honoured to commence duties as the Chief Officer of

the South Australian State Emergency Service. I feel extremely privileged to be entrusted with the leadership of such a professional and well respected organisation. On that day, I will also assume the statutory responsibili-ties associated with membership of both the State Emergency Manage-ment Committee and the Board of the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission. The South Aus-tralian State Emergency Service cer-tainly has an excellent national reputation and I am looking forward to commencing my new roles and to meeting and working with

the volunteers and staff of the Service and its supporting organisations.

I will be coming to South Australia from the Tasmanian State Emergency Service where I have held a number of appointments over

the last six years, most recently as its Assist-ant Director (Emergency Management). I have also worked with the Office of the Governor, Defence and the Department of Education where I commenced my career and spent five years as a high school teacher. In my new role, I will be working hard and using my experience from Tasmania to ensure the confidence placed in me returns benefits for South Australia, the SES and the communities it serves.

On a personal note, I have had a long asso-ciation with range of service, community and sporting organisations and have a keen interest in the outdoors and camping. My wife Mela-nie and I are both really excited about moving to Adelaide with our two children who are aged 6 and 7 – not without a little bit of trepidation as we are conscious that the next month or so will be full of new challenges.

I look forward to talking with many of you over the coming months as I get out and about the State to visit the SES Units and meet mem-bers of the Service. <

meSSage from chriS BeaTTie – recenTly appoinTed aS chief officer of The SouTh auSTralian STaTe emergency Service. >

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r esponse to these follow up forums was most pleasing and the only question posed, really, was based on will there

be change. The answer is yes, but as we are all aware, change will not happen overnight and of course there will be some bumps along the way.

Most importantly, we must all work together and as already stated at the forums, our objective must be: “to work together to build a contemporary and resilient SASES … one that works as well for our people as our people work for it.”

The Green Paper on training has already been distributed for feedback and VSS is developing role statements for key roles within a unit. A key part is the need for training to be delivered in a timely manner to provide the basic training skills necessary (including driver training) to become an active SES volunteer. Another aspect being implemented is that skills will be aligned to the needs and hence benefit to the local community in the first instance. Of course, specialist skills for certain roles will always continue.

The Executive Advisory Group has had its first meeting and will drive the organisation. TAGS such as RCR and VMR will continue.

The SES is developing an organisational Strategic Plan, but this won’t be finalised until the appointment of the new Chief Officer.

Streamlining of administrative procedures to assist volunteers will be ongoing and part of this will include increased use of the web; for example, all forms will be downloaded as required, which means that they can both be continually improved and will always be cur-rent when used.

Besides the recommendations, the forums also revealed:

> The Passion and commitment of volunteers > Volunteers do not have unreasonable or

extraordinary expectations of the SES > Volunteers understand that resources

are limited > Volunteers have expectations regarding

their basic training needs, the accountabil-ity of the service, equity and transparency and their recognition and general support.

a reMinder: The Cultural Review Report and the PowerPoint presentation from the follow up forums are available for all volunteers to read in the Members Only section of the Associa-tion’s website.

high PerforMance cuLture: deveLoPing a roadMaP for SuStainaBLe changeIn September, the Executive Officer of the Asso-ciation and the Acting Chief Officer of the SES had the fortunate opportunity to attend a forum on the topic of “High Performance Culture: Developing A Roadmap For Sustain-able Change” and out of this forum came the realisation that the SES Cultural Forums, the follow up forums, commitment for further review and the way the recommendations are being implemented, actually puts the SES to the forefront, in that all that has occurred to date and will occur is very similar to the Denison Approach, which is regarded as the

world’s best organisational and leadership diagnostics. A detailed presentation of this approach will occur at the Unit Managers’ Forum in November.

Issues raised in the presentation included:cuLture:

> Values, beliefs and practices that have evolved over time

> How people think and act each day > “The way we do things around here”

the ModeL: > Do we understand our communities

in which we operate? > Do we know where we’re going? > Are our people aligned and engaged?

Discussions then occurred on Mission, Consistency, Involvement and Adaptability, plus the grey area where assumptions are made and here they must be explored for progress to occur.

Next, culture was linked to perform-ance and competitive advantage where issues that we are all familiar with surfaced, including:

> Staff and volunteer engagement > Staff and volunteer attraction and retention > Reward and recognition > Capacity to manage change.

A first step to solve any problem or look at change required is the Cultural Forum, where honest discussions occur and action is consid-ered. Change is the next step and sometimes this can be difficult as some see the need for change in others but not themselves, even at all levels of leadership.

Change for the long term does not hap-pen overnight:

> There will be hiccups along the way > We need to develop a common language

for the organisation > We must measure and report on results

– that is both the culture and the performance.The SES has started the journey and it is

now up to all of us to ensure we succeed. <

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now ThaT The follow up forumS To addreSS The findingS of The culTural review have concluded, The 22 recommendaTionS have or are Being moved inTo workaBle STraTegieS wiTh Some having already Been implemenTed. >

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d ean has been Kangaroo Island Unit’s Dep-uty Unit Manager from 1980 to 1997 and then Unit Manager from 1997 until 2010.

Dean and his wife Bev are now taking a well-earned break and will travel around Aus-tralia before returning to the Unit in his other roles as a Trainer and Assessor.

The other handover saw Deputy Unit Man-ager Richard Ley hand over to Adam Shadlow. Richard was the Unit Manager from 1993 to 1997 and then the Deputy from 1997 to 2010.

Then on Thursday 15th July, Kangaroo Island hosted representatives from State Headquarters for a follow up forum on the Cultural Review and changes already being implemented such as the “Green Paper” on training which was discussed in detail. The recommendations and proposals were well received and several good ideas were put forward by volunteers in attendance.

Acting Chief Officer, Matt Maywald, also took the opportunity to present Long Service Medals which were presented to:

> 30 yearS: Dean and Beverly Overton. > 20 yearS: Anton Jamieson, Peter Brauer

and Richard Ley. > 10 yearS: Graeme Olsen.

dean overtonDean joined the Emergency Fire Service (now the CFS) at Saddleworth in 1957, and in 1965 when the Middle Civil Defence Unit was formed, most Emergency Fire Service mem-bers joined it as well.

In 1967, Dean was asked to train as a Res-cue Instructor, which entailed completing a 14-day full-time course and this he completed in February 1968 at the Australian Civil Defence School at Mt Macedon in Victoria. Dean has continually updated his skills and is still a qualified instructor and assessor in many skills in the SES.

I n 19 7 1 , D e a n was transferred in his employment to Kanga-roo Island and as there was no SES Unit on Kangaroo Island at that time, he gave his time to the CFS and continued to do so until 2009.

In 1980, the Kangaroo Island SES Unit was formed and Dean returned to his role of Rescue Instructor and was also the Deputy Controller (now known as Deputy Unit Manager) until 1997, when he stepped up to Unit Controller (now Unit Manager), a position he held until May this year when he decided to step down as he believed that he had reached his best before

on 1st July 2010, a changeover of elecTed officerS Took place aT The kingScoTe uniT headquarTerS. ouTgoing uniT manager dean overTon handed over To Bevan garmeiSTer. >

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date and that some new blood was needed in the position.

Dean really appreciated all the support and commitment to training and operations during his leadership period with the Unit and looks forward to contributing to the Unit on his and Bev’s return.

Dean was also an East Regional Representa-tive to the SASEVA and here his level-headed approach to issues and assisting others was greatly appreciated. <

outgoing Unit Manager dean overton and new Unit Manager Bevan Garmeister.

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long Service medal presentations1. Acting Chief officer Matt Maywald with dean overton.

2. Acting Chief officer Matt Maywald with Beverly overton.3. Acting Chief officer Matt Maywald with richard ley.

4. Acting Chief officer Matt Maywald with Anton Jamieson.5. Acting Chief officer Matt Maywald with Graeme olsen.6. Acting Chief officer Matt Maywald with Peter Brauer.

Standing from left to right: Phil Jarmyn, Maria Florance, david Muhleder, Beverly overton, Andrew Schofield, Michael Hickman, richard Govan, Steve White, Peter Brauer. Seated from left to right: richard ley, Adam Shadlow, Bevan Garmeister, dean overton and Graeme olsen. Absent: Anton Jamieson, david dowie, rob Ellson, Sophie lewis and Adrienne Bates.

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t he area impacted is approximately 3 kilo-metres long and 50 metres wide. Within this area, 60 structures sustained damage.

40 of these were residential dwellings where the damage sustained ranged from windows and walls being blown out, to partial and total roof collapse.

About half of all Penola’s businesses were affected. The main street in particular was hit hard with a number of local businesses sus-taining extensive damage to their premises.

The Mary MacKillop Centre lost part of its roof and sustained some minor structural dam-age. However, the contents of the Centre were protected and temporary repairs were made to the damaged section of its roof.

At the time, SES East Region Com-mander Scott Turner said: “Crews from the State Emergency Service and the Country Fire Service worked tire-lessly last night and are continuing their work today.

“We currently have about 60 emer-gency services personnel in Penola making temporary repairs to prop-erties that have been impacted by the storm.”

He also said: “The crews have also door-knocked all affected homes and businesses in the town to assess if there is any further damage that needs to be attended to, as well as checking on the welfare of residents and business owners. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries to any members of the community or emergency services personnel. Of the 60 structural jobs, about 40 of them have been completed and crews are working through the remainder.”

The Acting SES Chief Officer Matt Maywald visited the area on the Monday with the Premier and stated “Penola’s experience shows just how much damage can be caused by extreme weather.

“In a relatively short space of time we have seen in Penola hundreds of fallen trees, build-ings being unroofed and even destroyed, which is devastating for the community.”

The visit was to facilitate a meeting with local government, community groups and gov-ernment recovery agencies to fully assess the impact of the extreme weather event and to make plans for the town’s recovery.

Penola and the other recent extreme weather events in late August-early Septem-ber hopefully may make people aware of the fact that in a typical year in South Australia, storms and floods account for well in excess of 50 per cent of the overall economic costs of all natural hazards. Simply, being prepared for extreme weather conditions such as strong winds and rain should be a high priority for all South Australians. <

EMErGEnCy CrEWS WErE KEPT BUSy In PEnolASunday 1st auguST 2010

aT 5.30pm on SaTurday 31st July, The TownShip of penola endured a period of exTreme weaTher cauSing wideSpread deSTrucTion and millionS of dollarS worTh of damage. >

Bowled over – the bowling club’s good side.

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a quiet Saturday night, and the pager was playing along. I know, it was too good to last. The first page was for a partially col-

lapsed house, with possible entrapment – and it was on. By the third page we had worked out that we could kiss our quiet night goodbye for keeps, had organised a second crew, and were wondering what on earth had happened. We diverted around Penola, and began dodging trees and debris.

The possible entrapment call turned out to be unfounded so we headed back into the CFS HQ to find out who had taken charge of the incident, and were then tasked to conduct a door-knock to ensure no one was hurt and alone, and also assisted to secure the worst of the debris. To our utter delight, we found that the fish and chip shop had escaped damage, and could cook in a blackout. Thanks, guys.

The coming of daylight meant that we could actually see what was going on, and begin to coordinate the response effectively. SES and CFS Incident Coordinators (Simon Poel and Fred Stent) conducted reconnaissance whilst a HQ ops team got the paperwork ready (it was in duplicate too). We had the morning’s work organised by the time the first crews turned up, and set up mixed SES/CFS work teams. This gave us a good mix of skills, equipment and manpower in each team, and its effectiveness is a credit to the SES and CFS volunteers involved.

The Mt Gambier/Millicent SES wish to give special thanks to the SES crews from Keith, Noar-lunga, Metro South and Campbelltown; the Penola CFS, as well as surrounding units; the Penola Lions Club for the great tucker, and the residents who made sure that no one went hungry or thirsty. You all made the initial recovery work a success. <

MT GAMBIEr SES UnIT’S rEFlECTIon on PEnolA

S ome of the activity was expected, as – with our help - Australia prepares for the canonisation of its first saint. The

national and international media spotlight is focusing to a large extent on Penola, the small country town in south-eastern South Australia where Sister Mary MacKillop began her work.

What no one could predict was that a devastating tornado would strike the town on 31st July, causing significant damage and creating media interest for a very different reason. We were asked to manage the flow of information for the first 24 hours, and thus reassure the world.

Some buildings associated with Mary MacKillop were damaged, but all is now back on track and we have returned to helping the Catholic Church prepare and promote an excit-ing program of festivities. <

Reproduced Courtesy of Rann Communication News (September 2010 Edition)

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if 2009 waS The year of The panda for uS, 2010 iS all aBouT penola. >

damaged ... the Penola schoolhouse where Mary MacKillop set up her school. Photo: SMH Bruce Fraser.

1. Sorry guys, the beer is off.2. Where did the back of my antique shop go?3. Sweet nothing – the lolly shop.

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eag terMS of referencePurPoSe:

> To provide and receive advice to and from the Chief Officer.

> To identify and endorse strategic direction and business planning priorities incorpo-rating matters of compliance.

> To monitor and advise adequate corporate governance.

> To monitor quality assurance.

terMS of reference: > Consult on a range of matters that affect

the SES organisation. > Ensure proper governance of Project and

Reference Groups. > Ensure adequate and effective consulta-

tion and two way communication across the organisation.

> Represent the views, opinions and rights of the members that they represent.

> Monitor and review effectiveness of the organisation’s strategic direction and plans.

SPecific oBjectiveS/outcoMeS:The EAG may:

> Recommend the establishment of project groups to investigate and report back on specific issues.

> Ensure outcomes and timelines are estab-lished and scoped for all projects and groups.

> Ensure and monitor that adequate informa-tion is disseminated across the organisation.

> Foster a collaborative, co-operative and mutually respectful environment between all areas of the organisation.

> Monitor the adequacy of corporate and administrative policies and procedures.

ExECUTIVE AdVISory GroUP(EAG)

The execuTive adviSory group meT in laTe June and iS an example of changeS ThaT have occurred aS a conSequence of The culTural review forumS and The need for parTnerShipS. >

t he forums have provided the basis for strategic and business plans and the EAG will pro-vide input into many areas, being a group representative of volunteers and staff.

Your current representatives are:

Chief Officer

Deputy Chief Officer

warren hickS SASESVA, Chairperson

SuSan caracouSSiS Executive Officer, SASESVA

Peter wiLLMott Central UMAG Representative

grant geyer East UMAG Representative

neiL giBSon North UMAG Representative

Peter codrington West UMAG Representative

john cooPer Central Volunteer Member Representative

PauLine chriStie North Volunteer Member Representative

david couSinS East Volunteer Member Representative

tony Brown West Volunteer Member Representative

roByn faraguna Staff Administration/BSO Representative

tony StockhaM Staff Training Representative

Peter nygaard Staff Operations Representative

BoB StevenSon Allied Staff Work Group Representative

Minutes from each meeting will be posted in the Members only section of the Association Website, together with contact details for your regional representatives.

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> Make recommendations to the Chief Officer on awards and recognition of members.

> Make recommendations on issues deemed necessary.

MeMBerShiP: > Chief Officer (Ex Officio) > Deputy Chief Officer (Ex Officio) > Chair, SASESVA (Ex Officio) > Executive Officer, SASESVA (Ex Officio) > Chair of each Unit Managers Advisory

Group (UMAG) (Ex Officio) > One Elected Member from each SES Region

who is not a Unit Manager or a Deputy Unit Manager.

> One Staff Member Representative from each of the following three Work Groups - Administration & Business, Training, Operations and Allied Work Groups.

In line with Government policy, women are encouraged to nominate for elected positions.

tenure: > Elected Member and Staff Member to be

elected biennially. > A member will cease to be a member when

they are no longer able to fulfil the require-ment of being a member or resigns.

ProxieS:Each Membership Group should nominate a proxy by vote on a biennial basis.

exPectationS of MeMBerS: > Attendance must be 75% of standing meet-

ings unless an apology is given and accepted. > Members are expected to exercise a level

of discretion particularly when matters of a legally sensitive nature are discussed.

> Members are expected to foster and encour-age communication.

> Members are encouraged to actively par-ticipate and will respect the rights and views of others.

> Members will declare any perceived or potential conflict of interest.

MeetingS: > It is expected the EAG will meet face to

face, not less than quarterly per annum or in a manner that is appropriate as required.

> Standing meetings will be set at the end of each meeting.

> Extraordinary meetings may be called on a needs basis by any EAG member in con-sultation with the Chief Officer.

> An agenda will be prepared and distributed for each standing meeting 7 days prior.

> A call for agenda items will be made prior to the meeting.

> All members are encouraged to submit agenda items.

MinuteS: > An accurate record will be kept in the form

of minutes which will be disseminated to EAG members within 14 days of the meeting.

> An out of session adoption of the minutes by EAG members will occur within 7 days of those minutes being distributed.

> This document will be made available to all members of SES within 14 days of rati-fication by the EAG.

gueStS:From time to time the EAG or the Chair may invite or accept requests for guests to attend

and make presentation to the meeting. The topic will be included in the agenda.

QuoruM: > 75% of EAG membership.

If a quorum is not reached, that meeting will be rescheduled in consultation with EAG members.

deciSion-Making: > The intention of the EAG is to reach con-

sensus and common direction. > Where consensus cannot be reached, a vote

will be taken and passed by simple majority. > The Chief Officer or their delegate does

not have voting rights. > If a majority is not reached, the motion

lapses.

aMendMentS: > Terms of Reference to be reviewed annu-

ally or at the discretion of the Chief Officer. > Proposed amendments must be circulated

for comment for a minimum of 30 days prior to the next EAG meeting.

> The EAG will then consider the final agreed recommendations to the Terms of Refer-ence for adoption.

adMiniStration: > Administration and costs incurred by this

group will be met by the organisation. > Expenditure is to be authorised by the

Chief Officer.

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PorT lInColn PrECInCT oPEnInGSunday 15th auguST 2010

t he Minister extended a warm welcome to all attending the opening and commented on the significance of the occasion, not

just for residents of Port Lincoln, but all sur-rounding districts who will benefit and be supported by both the volunteers and paid staff who will now be work-ing out of the complex.

The Minister said: “Today I’m here to officially open this wonderful new facility – the Port Lincoln Emergency Services Precinct. It represents a $9.2 million investment by the State Gov-ernment committing to the ongoing safety of the people who live here in

david place, ceo Safecom, welcomed all To The official opening of The porT lincoln precincT on Sunday 15th auguST 2010 By The hon michael wrighT, miniSTer for emergency ServiceS. >

Pictured from left to right: Metropolitan Fire Service, Country Fire Service, the Hon Michael Wright, Minster for Emergency Services, and robert Charlton, regional Commander, West region, State Emergency Service.

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the district and their property … along with the safety of the many hundreds of thousands of people who visit and travel through this area every year.

“This significant investment follows fund-ing totalling more than a quarter of a mil-lion dollars being given to the City of Port Lincoln and the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula through the Natural Disaster Relief Program.

“Like many of you here this afternoon, I felt for your loss and concern at the devastation that occurred as a result of the various bush-fires that occurred on lower Eyre Peninsula in recent years.

“I am somewhat comforted by the opening today of this new Emergency Services Precinct because it represents a signifi-cant step forward in respect to our response to major incidents.

“This state-of-the-art precinct is a first for South Australia.

“Nowhere else will you find the three emergency service organisations – the Country Fire Service, the Metropolitan Fire Service and the State Emergency Service – co-located in quite the same way.”

The Minister also explained “This new facility can be used as a Level 3 Inci-dent Management Centre to manage emergen-cies across the entire west coast. This means that, from now on, our emergency services will be able to better manage their response

Grant lupton, Chief officer, Metropolitan Fire Service, Matt Maywald, Acting Chief officer, State Emergency Service, and Euan Ferguson, Chief officer, Country Fire Service.

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“nowhere eLSe wiLL you find the

three eMergency Service organiSationS – the country fire Service, the MetroPoLitan fire Service and the State eMergency Service – co-Located in Quite the SaMe way.

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Continued from page 15 >

to a major incident – such as a bushfire, a bad road crash, large industrial fire, major storm damage or even a boating accident – through improved information management and better physical and resource management.

“Using the latest technology – including a new 30 metre tower for radio communications – we will be much more efficient and effective.

“The Port Lincoln Emergency Services Pre-cinct can even be used by other government agencies – such as Primary Industries and Resources SA – to coordinate its response to such things as plant and animal threats.

“I would like to acknowledge the contribu-tion and efforts of emergency services volun-teers and staff in contributing to the design construction and development of the buildings in the precinct.”

The Minister then officially declared the new Port Lincoln Emergency Services Precinct open for business.

The SES/CFS building was opened by Act-ing Chief Officer Matt Maywald and Chief Officer CFS, Euan Ferguson. Matt, in address-ing guests, said:

“The State Emergency Service is a volun-teer-based emergency and rescue service. As an organisation, the SES’ primary role is to

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Matt Maywald and Euan Ferguson unveil the SES/CFS plaque.

Guests at the opening.

“the Port LincoLn eMergency ServiceS

Precinct can even Be uSed By other governMent agencieS – Such aS PriMary induStrieS and reSourceS Sa – to coordinate itS reSPonSe to Such thingS aS PLant and aniMaL threatS.

manage incidents involving floods and those from extreme weather such as heatwaves and storms, but our volunteers also provide crucial rescue functions such as land, air and sea search, road crash rescue, vertical and general rescue. As a versatile and highly active volun-teer emergency service organisa-tion, we often work very closely with a diverse group of stakehold-ers, including our co-tenants on this site – the CFS and MFS.

“I welcome this co-location with our fellow emergency service agencies in Port Lincoln. This new

facility will enhance service provision to the com-munity and makes possible the highest standard of coordination and management of incidents. The benefits from an environment that also fos-ters strong relationships between volunteers and staff of the agencies during peace time will lead to better outcomes during times of emergencies.

“Our volunteers give freely of many hours each year to support their community in times of need.

“This facility provides our people with a base that is commensurate with their level of passion and commitment and I believe is a tangible testament to the ongoing support for volunteer emergency services by the Govern-ment of South Australia.

“In closing, I offer a few thoughts and my thanks to our Port Lincoln SES volunteers. It has been a rather long and at times test-ing year for you. In December, a devastating fire took away most of your Unit homes. You have, without doubt, demonstrated resilience and determination to regroup and in doing so, have ensured that your community has not been compromised. Today formally marks the start of the next chapter for SES in Port Lin-coln and I encourage you to make the most of opportunities as they arise.”

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t he VERSP events are an opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and pas-sion of SES and CFS volunteers, their

families and the employers who support them.The Streaky Bay VERSP morning tea was

held at the Streaky Bay Visitor and Informa-tion Centre and provided an excellent oppor-tunity to meet and recognise volun-teers and employers. The morning tea was attended by the SAFECOM Board, the Deputy Mayor of the Dis-trict Council of Streaky Bay, Mr Greg Schreiber, and local SES and CFS vol-unteers and employers.

Anthony Rosenzweig nominated his employer Ian Beck, from Beck Brothers Mitre 10, because “it’s impor-tant that employers get recognition for letting employees go out to pro-tect their communities”. When asked why he releases employees to attend an incident, Ian said, “The volunteers do a fantastic job and it’s important for the town to be protected”.

In the evening, the Ceduna VERSP dinner was held at the joint SES/CFS/SAAS facility on Poynton Street, and

was attended by over 35 SES and CFS volunteers and employers. Other people who attended included the SAFECOM Board, Mayor Mr Allan Suter (District Council of Ceduna), Mr Peter Treloar MP (Member for Flinders) and representatives from SA Ambulance Service and SA Police.

At the Ceduna VERSP, everyone enjoyed getting to know one another over a delicious meal catered by the Sea Dragons, a group of women from the local community.

The Streaky Bay and Ceduna VERSP events were a great way to say thanks, to the volunteers who make such a big com-mitment to ensuring community safety and to employers and self-employed volun-teers who support the work of the emergency services sector. <

on 26th auguST 2010, Safecom held a volunTeer and employer recogniTion and SupporT program (verSp) evenT in BoTh STreaky Bay and ceduna. >

david Place thanks the ladies from the Sea dragons who provided the food for the VErSP function, their first effort at formal catering, as a way to fundraise for a new trailer. The comments were that they should turn professional.

rECoGnISInG EMErGEnCy SErVICE VolUnTEErS And EMPloyErS In STrEAKy BAy And CEdUnA

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Guests and volunteers enjoying tea prior to the presentations at the combined SES/CFS/SAAS facilities at Ceduna.

More photos on the following pages.

david Place presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Ceduna Unit Manager Peter Codrington.

Volunteer Strategy and Support Branch personnel from left to right: Standing, Jain Mentieth, Volunteer Support officer Eyre and Western, Pete Shalley, Volunteer Support officer Far north, Joanna Bond, Project officer, with Moira deslandes, SAFECoM Board, and Mark Groote, Manager, and kneeling, Toni richardson, Senior Project officer and daniel Wasyluk, Administration and Project Support officer.

Peter Treloar, the Member for Flinders, chatting with volunteer Peter Hackett who also happened to win one of the three VSS door prizes.

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t he committee last met on Saturday 4th September 2010, with attendance from Clare, Andamooka, Edinburgh, Enfield,

Port Lincoln and Tumby Bay Units as well as from the SES Volunteers’ Association, Volun-teer Strategy and Support Branch and the Chief Officer. This meeting gave everyone an oppor-tunity to catch up and see what has been hap-pening within other units’ cadet programs as well as receive information from headquarters.

A number of the SCC projects have now been completed including the SES Cadet Pro-gram Resource Folder. Those Cadet Coordina-tors who were in attendance at the last SCC meeting have received their copy and for those Cadet Coordinators who could not make the meeting, these folders will soon be available through your Volunteer Support Officer (VSO). The resource folder is a great tool to use when running your cadet program; it has a number of

activities which are endorsed by SES and can be run with your cadets as well as other informa-tion around the cadet pathway, risk manage-ment and communication. You will also find the approved cadet guidelines in this folder.

The SCC were also shown promotional items which have been developed by the Vol-unteer Strategy and Support Branch and are available for all SES cadets. These items include drink bottles and key rings. There is also a new cadet brochure available, which can be used at schools, shows and other promotional events to assist in recruiting young people to the SES cadet program.

As well attending the SCC meetings, the members of this committee are planning a statewide camp for all cadets and leaders to attend. So keep an eye out for further informa-tion regarding this camp as it will be a great opportunity for both cadets and leaders to network and meet new people from differ-ent regions.

The next SCC meeting is due to be held in April 2011. All Cadet Coordinators are invited to attend so keep an eye out for the agenda early next year. If you have any queries regarding the State Cadet Committee or cadets, contact the Youth Development Officer, SAFECOM 08 8463 4106. <

The STaTe emergency Service (SeS) STaTe cadeT commiTTee (Scc) haS Been hard aT work. >

SES STATE CAdET CoMMITTEE

Unit Manager Peter Codrington shows SAFECoM Board members around the Protector. From left to right: Andrew lawson, Acting Chief officer CFS, Grant lupton, Chief officer MFS, Peter and david Place, CEo SAFECoM.

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a reference group, with representatives from the SES, CFS and the Volunteer Associations decided to trial a pilot

program in the Riverland where we invited both CFS and SES volunteers in the region to participate. An initial training session was

held in Berri, with a follow up session held in Renmark.

The initial training session focussed on ways the future leaders of the emergency services could engage with the more expe-rienced leaders in non-operational areas

such as leadership and management. Par-ticipants were provided with information about what mentoring is, as well as strate-gies on how to set goals and to communi-cate effectively. Mentors (people who were willing to share their knowledge and experi-ences) were matched up with Mentees (the volunteers that wanted some assistance with achieving their goals) and the mentoring process began.

The follow up session looked at how the mentoring process was going, any barriers people may have had, any successes people may have had, and ways to improve the pro-gram so we are able to make it available to all volunteers around the state. The partici-pants were enthusiastic and provided some great ideas which we intend to use when we come back and visit the Riverland in a few months’ time.

VSS are now using recommendations from the pilot program to refine the resources and develop a program that can be offered to both the SES and CFS volunteers.

If individuals, units or regions are inter-ested in starting up a mentoring program, please feel free to get in touch with your local VSO or Toni Richardson from the VSS Branch on 8463 4101. <

The volunTeer STraTegy and SupporT Branch waS SucceSSful in receiving a granT from The federal governmenT’S naTional emergency volunTeer SupporT fund To Trial a menToring program for volunTeerS. The aim of ThiS program waS To addreSS The need for SucceSSion planning wiThin The emergency ServiceS. >

MEnTorInG For SUCCESSIon

Guests at the Ceduna VErSP function.

left to right: Matt Maywald, Acting Chief officer SES, david Place, CEo SAFECoM, Peter Codrington, Unit Manager SES Ceduna, Andrew lawson, Acting Chief officer CFS and Grant lupton, Chief officer MFS.

left to right: SAFECoM Board members david Place, Susan Caracoussis, Matt Maywald, Moira deslandes, Andrew lawson, Grant lupton, Joe Szakacs, deb Contala and Wayne Thornley.

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2010 ?2009 Brian McCourt2008 Keith Smith2007 Joint recipients: Stuart Lambert

and Peter Larvin2006 Joint recipients: Brian Hunter and

Laurel Shaw2005 Graeme Olsen2004 Ian Bonython

Have you lodged a nomination for 2010? If not, you have until 25th October 2010.

KEITH lAnE AWArd rECIPIEnTS

VolUnTEErS noW AlSo CoVErEd WITH PErSonAl ACCIdEnT InSUrAnCE

The Volunteers’ Association, in conjunction with the SES, has arranged for a personal accident insurance as an additional cover to the provi-sions of WorkCover for our volunteers. In many cases, WorkCover payments may be inadequate to provide financial protection for SES volunteers, so from 30th September, volunteers (with a few exceptions) have this additional coverage.Details have been summarised below:ScoPe of cover: Death or permanent total disablement by accident with additional benefits. Events 1-19 as listed below.inSured: All members of units between the ages of 16 and 75 years.BenefitS: Events 1-19 (as follows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000($20,000 is applicable for volunteers under 18 years and over 65 years)1. Death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%2. Permanent Total Disablement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%3. Permanent Paraplegia or Quadriplegia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%4. Permanent Total Loss of sight of both eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%5. Permanent Total Loss of sight of one eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%6. Permanent Total Loss of use of two limbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%7. Permanent Total Loss of use of one limb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%8. Permanent Total Loss of the lens of both eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%9. Permanent Total Loss of the lens of one eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%10. Permanent Total Loss of hearing in

a. Both ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75%b. One ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

11. Third degree burns and/or resultant disfigurement received from fire or chemical reaction which extend to cover more than 40% of the whole external body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%

12. Permanent Total Loss of use of four fingers and thumb of either hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%

13. Permanent Total Loss of use of four fingers of either hand . . . 40%

14. Permanent Total Loss of use of one thumb of either handa. Both joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%b. One joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

15. Permanent Total Loss of use of fingers of either handa. Three joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%b. Two joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%c. One joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%

16. Permanent Total Loss of use of toes of either foota. All – one foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%b. Great – both joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%c. Great – one joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%d. Other than great, each toe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%

17. Loss of at least 50% of all sound and natural teeth, including capped or crown teeth, but excluding first teeth and dentures . . . . Per tooth 1% (to $10,000 in total for all teeth)

18. Shortening of leg by at least 5cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%19. Permanent Partial Disablement not otherwise

provided for under Events 8-18 inclusive . . . . .Such percentage of the Capital Sum Insured as we in our absolute discretion shall determine and being in our opinion not inconsistent with the compensation provided under Events 9-18. The maximum amount payable under Event 19 is 75 per cent of the Capital Sum Insured shown in the policy schedule.

aggregate LiMit: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000,000Sections B & C – Weekly Injury and Sickness Benefits . . Not insuredPoLicy conditionS: Full summary will be sent to each unit, but include the injured person must be a SES registered volunteer, the claim must be recognised by WorkCover and the insured person must be under-taking SES activity (as outlined in the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 and the Fire and Emergency Services Regulations 2005.

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a s can be seen from the photographs, his name appears on his overalls with the SES logo on the overall sleeve and helmet.

Paddy will be sold for $20 and can be used as a giveaway, gift or sold as a part of a promotional activity.

Orders can be placed by emailing the Association. <

PAddy AVAIlABlE EArly noVEMBEr

paddy The plaTypuS, The floodSafe maScoT, will Soon Be availaBle aS a 28cm SofT pluSh Toy. >

SaSeSva annuaL generaL MeetingThe Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held prior to the commencement of the Unit Managers’ Forum at 9.30am. Please refer to the Agenda.

unit ManagerS’ foruM The Unit Managers’ Forum is being held on Saturday 6th November 2010 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Hotel Grand Chancellor

SES WEEK In AdElAIdEThe SeS in conSulTaTion wiTh The SaSeSva haS reviewed The formaT for SeS week in adelaide and ThiS year will See The inaugural awardS and recogniTion ceremony. The uniT mangerS’ forum haS alSo Been reSurrecTed and will provide an excellenT avenue for open and frank diScuSSionS. >

on Hindley, 65 Hindley Street. The Forum will be attended by SES Unit Managers and their Deputies.

Sa SeS voLunteerS awardS and recognition cereMonyThis will be held from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and invitations have been sent to units for nom-inations to attend. Separate invitations will be issued to the inaugural group of recipients

for the SASES Life Member Award. The Keith Lane Award will also be pre-

sented at the ceremony and acknowledgment made of the 2009 SA Emergency Services Medal/Commendation and the 2009/2010 National Emergency Services Medal (Aus-tralian Honours List).

Dignitaries attending include His Excel-lency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce and Mrs Scarce, the Hon Michael Wright Minister for Emergency Services, Mark Goldsworthy rep-resenting the Leader of the Opposition, the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Michael Harbison, David Place Chief Executive SAFE-COM, the Police Commissioner Mal Hyde, Chief Executive SA Ambulance Ray Creen, and Chris Hughes representing Sheila Lane. <

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lETTErS31st August, 2010

Dear SES,I am writing in appreciation of the efforts of your people, I believe the Yankalilla Unit, in assisting me down from the peak above Wirrina Cove marina on 12th July.

The delay in writing has been due to my wanting to get photos printed, but in the finish I got only one

done because most would not have meaning. The one I did get done had to be professionally adjusted due to being on an angle; it was taken by someone from the Wirrina Cove resort who was unfamiliar with my camera. This chap had managed to climb up to me and stayed there while the rescue was effected.

In retrospect I realise that the problem was due to the soles of my shoes being too slippery, and those shoes went into the rubbish after I returned home. It was embarrassing to have to call for assistance,

but better to be embarrassed than to risk sliding down the hill and being injured and having to call on medi-cal services.

Would you please pass on my thanks, beyond what I conveyed at the time, to those involved. I under-stand that the SES is Government funded and thus a donation would not be meaningful, but if there is some tangible way in which I can express my appreciation I would be pleased to know about it.

Yours faithfullyMalcolm Hutton

date Location tiMe detaiLSSunday 7th November Leopold Conrad Reserve Vickers

Vimy Parade, Northgate11.00am - 2.00pm Northgate Neighbourhood Watch Community

Day FloodSafe Display

Saturday 30th October Trinity Gardens Primary School Fête Day

All day FloodSafe Display and Paddy appearance

Tuesday 26th October Gilles Plains Primary School From 9.00am FloodSafe School visit

Monday 4th October 4 Yallunda Flat Show All day FloodSafe Display and Paddy appearance

Saturday 2nd October Tumby Bay Show All day FloodSafe Display and Paddy appearance

FloodSAFE EVEnTS CAlEndAr

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agenda for the annuaL generaL Meeting of the S.a. S.e.S. voLunteerS’ aSSociation incorPorated to Be heLd on Saturday 6th noveMBer 2010 at the hoteL grand chanceLLor on hindLey, 65 hindLey Street, adeLaide, coMMencing at 9.30am.

1. APOLOGIES2. PROXIES3. MINUTESOFTHEANNUALGENERALMEETINGHELDON7thNOVEMBER20094. BUSINESSARISING5. CHAIRMAN’SREPORT6. TREASURER’SREPORTFinancials for 2009/2010.7. ELECTIONOF:i). Executive positions - Deputy Chairman and Secretaryii). Regional representatives – nominations sought for Central Region East Region North Region 8. ANYOTHERBUSINESSPlease note all papers for the 2010 AGM are located in the Members Only section of the Association’s website (www.sasesva.org.au) together with the 2009/10 financials and the 2009 minutes.

eMergency ServiceS PraiSed for their effortS

Hon Michael WrightMinister for PoliceMinister for Emergency ServicesMinister for Recreation, Sport & Racing

Monday, 6th September, 2010

Minister for Emergency Services, Michael Wright today thanked emergency service volunteers and workers for their efforts following the severe weather that swept across South Australia over the weekend.

Members of the State Emergency Service, MFS, CFS and SA Police responded to over 2,000 incidents during the weekend bout of wild weather, which saw wind speeds of up to 106kph.

Volunteers rushed to incidents where large trees were uprooted, roofs ripped off homes, trees fallen on cars, buildings damaged and power lines strewn over main roads.

SES crews were also instrumental in the suc-cessful search for the missing hikers in the Flinders Ranges on Saturday and the SES Swift Water Rescue team, assisted by the STAR force, led the rescue of a couple from Sturt Creek after they slid down a steep embankment.

Mr Wright said it was a tremendous effort for

volunteers to brave such conditions.“Our emergency services personnel are highly

trained and professional and ready for the challenges that nature throws at them. Their commitment to helping and protecting the community is beyond question,” Mr Wright said.

“We’re extremely fortunate to have such selfless individuals at the ready.

“They give their time without expecting anything in return, other than the satisfaction of helping those in need. I thank them wholeheartedly for the impor-tant contributions they make on a regular basis to the community,” Minister Wright said.

“SES units across the state were kept extremely busy over the weekend with SES Central Region handling about 1,100 responses, SES East Region 150 and SES North 170.

“SES volunteers have now attended to more than 4,000 incidents so far this year compared to an aver-age of about 6,000.

“Floods and storms have the potential to cause major damage. People do not always realise how important it is to consider the impact of floods and storms,” Mr Wright said.

South Australians are reminded to make sure their homes are prepared for severe storms. Further information on preparing your home from storms can be obtained at the SES website http://www.ses.sa.gov.au.

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major strategies we will pursue over the next five years to achieve our vision and improve the way we provide services to the community across our six key focus areas are:

key focus area goal major Strategies

Leadership Develop and implement a common direction and shared goals based on community need

• Develop new performance measures so that we know we are providing quality services to the community

• Improve the integration of our services to ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources

Prevention and Community Preparedness

Minimise the likelihood and consequences of emergencies through regulation, community support and education

• Identify the risks associated with fires and other emergencies

• Develop a Charter with the community defining community safety targets and report our results

• Foster and increase community preparedness and reduce the number of preventable incidents

Operational Preparedness

Be prepared to the highest standards so we can provide excellent emergency services to our communities

• Increase collaborative training across the sector

• Develop and implement a sector asset management plan

• Standardise (where possible) policies, procedures, equipment and appliances

Response Provide response services that minimise the effects of emergencies on our communities

• Develop common response standards and performance measures

• Work collaboratively as a sector to provide the most appropriate response

• Extend joint planning for specific risks, including those in remote areas

Recovery Provide recovery services that help restore social, economic and environmental value

• Determine our future role in recovery and then build partnerships with other providers of recovery services to ensure we work together

• Provide services that help communities recover from emergencies

Business Excellence

Excel in service delivery, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency

• Ensure we manage risk and safety in all aspects of our business

• Develop a volunteer workforce plan

• Implement a health, safety and welfare improvement plan

WorKInG ToGETHEr To BUIld SAFEr And MorE rESIlIEnT CoMMUnITIES

SoUTH AUSTrAlIAn FIrE And EMErGEnCy SErVICES SECTor STrATEGIC PlAn 2010-2015

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iTem nO. Type deScripTiOn QTy Ordered uniT cOST $ TOTal cOST $

VAPS1 Polo shirt Men’s navy blue Micromesh Cool dry Polo Shirt with knitted collar “State Emergency Service” and knitted cuffs “rescue”. SES logo on left chest. no pocket. Sizes:

$46.00

Small

Medium

large

xlarge

2xlarge

3xlarge

4xlarge

Custom made to order

VAPS1l Polo Shirt ladies cut navy blue Micromesh cool dry polo shirt with knitted collar “State Emergency Service” and knitted cuffs “rescue”. SES logo on left chest. no pocket. Sizes:

$46.00

8

10

12

14

16

Then refer to Men’s polo shirt sizing

VAPS2 Polo shirt Men’s navy blue Micromesh Cool dry Polo Shirt with knitted collar “State Emergency Service” and knitted cuffs “rescue”. SES logo on left chest. With pocket. Sizes:

$47.00

Small

Medium

large

xlarge

2xlarge

3xlarge

4xlarge


VASPS3 Polo shirt Men’s Blue/White Cross dye Polo Shirt with knitted collar “State Emergency Service” and knitted cuffs “rescue”. SES logo on left hand chest. no pocket. Sizes:

$44.00

Small

Medium

large

xlarge

2xlarge

3xlarge

4xlarge


VASPS3l Polo shirt ladies cut Blue/White Cross dye Polo Shirt with knitted collar “State Emergency Service” and knitted cuffs “rescue”. SES logo on left hand chest. no pocket. Sizes:

$44.00

8

10

12

14

16

Then refer to Men’s polo shirt sizing

VAPS4 Polo shirt Men’s Blue/White Cross dye Polo Shirt with knitted collar “State Emergency Service” and knitted cuffs “rescue”. SES logo on left hand chest. With pocket. Sizes:

$45.00

Small

Medium

large

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SASESVA CloTHInG And GEnErAl MErCHAndISEall priceS gST incluSive Tax invOice abn 57 187 794 493

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delivery inSTrucTiOnS

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Unit

Contact number

Mailing address

Please send your completed order to SASESVA with a cheque for the total amount to gpO box 2706, adelaide Sa 5001orders can be emailed to either [email protected] or faxed to 8410 3115

iTem nO. Type deScripTiOn QTy Ordered uniT cOST $ TOTal cOST $

VAV1 Vest Shower-proof reversible vest with polar fleece inner and full zip with SES logo on the outside left hand chest. Johnny Bobbin brand. Sizes:

$45.00

Small

Medium

large

xlarge

2xlarge

3xlarge

VAPF1 Polar Fleece 1/2 Zip navy blue 1/2 polar fleece jumper with SES logo on left hand chest. Winning Spirit. Sizes: $39.00

xxSmall

xSmall

Small

Medium

large

xlarge

2xlarge

3xlarge

4xlarge

5xlarge

VAPF2 Polar Fleece Jacket navy blue full zip bonded polar fleece jacket with SES logo on left hand chest. Winning Spirit. Sizes: $46.00

Small

Medium

large

xlarge

2xlarge

3xlarge

4xlarge

5xlarge

VAWBH Wide Brim Hat Akubra style. Synthetic, putty colour with SES logo embroidered on front. Bushie plus brand. Sizes: $43.00

Small 55cm to 57cm

large 59cm to 61cm

SEST Tie SES $27.50

UME Epaulettes Unit Manager set $13.50

oE Epaulettes officer set $11.00

SAE Epaulettes Stripes set $11.00

SB Badges Shoulder $3.30

SESP Plaque Quality timber - SES logo $54.45

SESWB Water bottle Black $4.40

SESTM Thermal Mug Blue $7.70

Thermal Mug Black $7.70

CCM Coffee mug China with SES logo $5.00

MyoV Badge Mini year of the Volunteer $2.20

MPP Mobile phone pouch orange with SES logo $5.50

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Up to 5 garments $12.00



Miscellaneous items $15.00

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