State Emergency Services

Emergency Services Medal to Steve Cable

Emergency Services Medal to Steve Cable

Steve Cable is a man who stands out for his volunteer work with the State Emergency Services over the past 35 years. In 2000 Steve received the inaugural Emergency Services Medal – Queen’s Birthday Honours Awards for his SES service to the community. Steve was particularly singled out for his recovery work with the Exmouth township after Cyclone Vance. In 2010 Steve was a finalist in...

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St. John Ambulance Tom Price

St. John Ambulance Tom Price

Throughout the world, for every emergency and disaster, there are people who give everything to help others survive. St. John Ambulance Tom Price The group of tourist volunteers, including a nurse and doctor, welcome the arrival of the  St. John Ambulance Tom Price. Volunteers play a vital role in communities throughout Western Australia. St. John Ambulance Tom Price is well placed to help...

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State Emergency Services in Karijini

State Emergency Services in Karijini

Watching the State Emergency Services teams swing into action for a rescue is an awe-inspiring experience.  Here the team sets up the tripod in preparation for the abseiling to commence. From the top of Knox Gorge they go down to where Nick is lying, strap him into a capsule and take him further to the bottom of the gorge. Then the capsule is carried hand over hand to a safe base, before the SES...

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