SES Sale Unit

25/07/2025

Our training nights are getting busier!

This week, while our newest crew members prepared for their Crew Supervised assessments in the coming weeks, the rest of the team took our 2 large trash pumps and our boat to the Port of Sale.

We recently recieved a new pump, which is a little different to the old model, so it was a good opportunity for new and old members to have a go at setting them up, starting and running them, and then packing them down again. (We use these a lot during storm events!)

Other members took the opportunity, ahead of upcoming boat deckhand training, to practice reversing our Zodiak semi-rigid boat down the ramp to water level. (We also checked the boat for operational readiness)

This training also reinforces lighting, driving skills, and teamwork.

Well done, crew. And thanks to our safety supervisors, Jonno and Craig, for keeping an eye on us (from the comfort of a nearby seat 🤣)

08/07/2025

The Sale SES Unit is saddened to learn of the passing of Caroline "Caro" Radford. A member of the Sale unit for many years, serving our community with pride and dedication.
We offer our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.

RADFORD , Caroline Dorothy
01.07.1965 - 03.07.2025

Beloved daughter of Paul and Binnie (both dec) cherished sister of Paul and Georgia, loved niece of Denise (dec) and Kay, doting aunt of Sam, Jenny and Maddie (dec), great aunt to Teddy, honorary grandmother of Lizzy, Jai, Liam, Lily and Oliver

‘You lit up our lives with your generosity, intelligence, integrity and love - RIP darling, we will miss you’

A celebration of the wonderful life of Caroline Dorothy Radford will be held in our Geoff Rossetti Memorial Chapel, 1390 Maffra Road Sale (next to Sale Cemetery) on FRIDAY (Jul. 11, 2025) commencing at 11:00 AM.

A Private Cremation will follow

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to: https://abetterlifeforfosterkids.org.au

Guests attending are requested to wear some colour to represent the colour that she brought to our lives

For those unable to attend, a livestream broadcast will take place: https://vimeo.com/event/5241615

06/07/2025

Coffee & Cars fund-raiser at Sale Skatepark today! Come say hi 👋!

19/06/2025

Last night's training was an exciting opportunity!

We had a visit from several members of Ambulance Victoria's team from across the region, including ACOs, Paramedics and MICA paramedics.

In a bit of fortunate timing, we still had the remains of several vehicles that had been used in Road Rescue training on the weekend in our yard.

We took the opportunity to look at examples of different road accident scenarios, and discuss together different considerations from each service around scene approach, operating needs, and patient outcomes.

We showed off some of our tools, lighting, techniques and capabilities in road rescue, including patient extrication, we setup our Mule and discussed walking out patients from remote or difficult locations.

Our members were then given the opportunity to look through the Ambulance, try out the electricly operated stretcher, and understand where things were, so we can assist AV on scene.

These opportunities build both organisations capabilities, allowing us to better service our communities and affect safe and effective rescues.

Thankyou to the Ambulance Victoria staff and ACOs who made themselves available for our session.

16/06/2025

A very busy weekend at the Sale SES unit this past weekend, as a large group of volunteers from across the eastern region undertook the second weekend of their Road Rescue course!

This nationally recognised course is completed over 4 days (2 weekends) and prepares our members with the fundamentals of safe and effective road rescue.

The participants spend the better part of 3 days learning and practising tool use, scene safety and approach, stabilisation and patient extrication, before being assessed on Sunday. The scenarios are designed to be realistic, including vehicles on their roof, or side, as well as upright.

Well done to all of these weekend's participants, making a significant commitment to safety on our roads and their communities!

11/06/2025

Being an SES member has it perks, including visits from the health and wellbeing team!

Our members had the opportunity to do some health checks tonight. Blood-pressure, Blood-Glucose, cholesterol, and grip test.

Following this, we had a discussion about fatigue, nutrition, and well-being, undertaking some simple fun activities to talk through how we can manage better sleep, stress, and fatigue in our own lives.

Big thanks to the health and wellbeing team for making the trip down to our unit to facilitate the night. Our members got a lot out of it!

Next week, we're excited about a visit from Ambulance Victoria, to run through some simulated training scenarios together!

Stay tuned! Or message our page to find out how you can be involved. 🙂

06/06/2025

Our Come'n'See night was a great success, with 5 new members registering to join us in coming weeks! 🙌

If you didn't make it along, don't stress, you can still reach out to our page and register your interest in becoming a member, and we can get in touch. 🙂

Photo is of our crew's training session during our come'n'see night, getting some practice with our "Mule" patient transport device.

04/06/2025

Tonight is the night! "Come'n'See" Night!

From 7pm at our Sale Unit, come along and see our members undertaking training, see our unit and equipment, and talk to us about what we do.

35-37 Union St, Sale.
Message the page for more info, or to register your interest!

02/06/2025

Only two days left until Sale SES hosts our 'Come'n'see' night!

If you're interested in becoming part of the Sale SES unit, be sure to register your interest and come along to see our unit, our equipment, and our members in action!

Location: 35-37 Union St, Sale
Date: Wednesday 4th June
Time: 7pm start.

There is no pressure to join on the night, but if you're interested in what we do it's a great opportunity to come along and speak with our members!

Message the page for more info, or email sale@ses.vic.gov.au

Hope to hear from you soon!

28/05/2025

Something a little different for our team tonight!

It's no secret that we use (and love) the Milwaukee tools at the Sale SES. We use their hand-tools, Chainsaws and Lighting extensively on call-outs to help us do what we do.

Tonight, Milwaukee's reps came down to show off their latest wares, including new light stands and equipment.

We had a BBQ to celebrate!
(Our Unit Officer - Media is very upset about not being able to make it... 😅)

Remember, we've got our "Come'n'see" night on the 4th of June! Message our page to register your interest!

24/05/2025

Welcome our latest group of Crew Members!

We're very fortunate to have had such a large group of members join us in last year's recruitment drive!

Think this could be you?
We'd love to have you along for our next 'Come'n'see' session on the 4th of June at 7pm, at 35-37 Union St, Sale.

Message the page to register your interest! No experience required, all training and equipment provided!

22/05/2025

This week's training saw us going back to basics on our 'Systems Approach' for road rescue.

This is a universal system used across our rescue units that ensures we all approach each scene in a similar manner, understanding hazards, inspecting the scene and making decisions about the best way to extricate a patient, while maintaining member safety.

It was a good opportunity for our new members to see it in action, and have a go at some of the core skills needed in these situations to assist with the rescue.

It's not all about the hydraulic tools. 👌 (though they definitely help sometimes!)